We're home

The flight was wonderfully uneventful.  We had a serious tailwind so what we usually think of as a five and a half hour flight took only four and a half hours.  Woohoo!  Kyle got us emergency exit row seats so there was lots of leg room, and we had books on our laptops to listen to.

And now we are safely home. Portland is cold and gray.  The kitties are glad to see us. Kyle is researching property in Hawaii.  If we move, will you come to visit us?

I'm doing laundry, petting kitties, unpacking the suitcase, petting kitties.  We went to the grocery store and picked up fresh stuff - boring old apples (after fresh ripe papayas and pineapple guavas.)  Nice tender  salad greens, (most salads we had in Hawaii were kale which is more heat-tolerant than iceberg lettuce and travels better, too.) And treats for the kitties.

Rose took care of the kitties, and as usual, went far above and beyond anything we expected.  She cleaned our kitchen!  I feel like king Aegus after Hercules has cleaned the stables.  I had no idea it could look so nice!  Thank you, Rose!

Other thank you-s are in order for niece Lisa and her wonder-husband Drew who made our stay in Honolulu a treat!  You guys really know how to show folks a good time.  Thank you!

Hanging up the tropical clothes in the out-of-season closet is sort of sad.  I felt so CUTE in those shorts and flowered dresses.  Now it's back to heavy slacks and sweaters.  Sigh.  A move to Hawaii is so appealing.