I must say, it has been smooth sailing so far. If only getting to Mars was really this painless. Maybe we could take some lessons from Canada...or something. The airports had very short lines, customs was a breeze. Going through security checks here feels like old times. I popped in a Canadian quarter that got stuck in my pocket right before my departure into a payphone here and three minutes later I had a luxurious hotel room for a bout 70 percent of what it should cost. :) And they lowered the price even more when I explained to them that I was merely docking and refueling on my way to Mars and was not going to be able to linger and enjoy the amenities. Taxi's take credit cards... It's a pretty easy going place here. And the people I've met so far are EVEN FRIENDLIER than most New Yorkers. Imagine.
Signing off now to enjoy one last night of darkness before I venture to where the sun never sets...
-Elaine
Posted by Elaine at July 20, 2003 02:36 AMWay to go! Love, Mom
Posted by: Carol at July 20, 2003 08:19 PM