Saturday, February 14, 2026

Home Again

 My time in California came to an end before I knew it, and there I was, sitting at the airport waiting to board the plane. (and writing this post to help keep me awake!) On my last few trips I have flown the "red eye". The plane generally leaves around 11 PM and arrives in Tampa around 7. Some people look at me like I am crazy for doing this....and, perhaps I am! But, I find that I am tired when I fly during the day, and I've wasted the whole day. If I fly at night, I'm tired during the day, but I don't feel like I've wasted a day. Another plus...the plane ride seems to be that much faster as I try my best to sleep most of the way. 

A friend who has traveled extensively recommended that other folks who anticipate long plane trips buy a "Trtl" travel pillow. I bought one and I'm a believer. I don't have to carry around a bulky neck-roll type pillow which still allows my head to flop forward. The Trtl is made of a plastic frame covered in fleece. The fleece wraps around your neck and attaches to the base of the brace with velcro.

Trtl Travel Pillow Plus | Trtl Travel Charcoal - gift for travellers & travel lovers

And look what happens when you put the Trtl on: you are suddenly 40 years younger, 20 pounds lighter and beautiful! Hahaha!

The pillow worked its magic and I slept fairly well. Before I knew it, an announcement came on saying we would be landing in Tampa in 25 minutes. 


As the plane approached Tampa I spotted the sun rise. It was beautiful, despite the dirty window!

I was tickled by the plane's path upon our approach. Seriously?! 
It looked like we circled and zig-zagged all of the way up the bay! 


I took a quick jaunt through the Tampa terminal, 
passing the iconic flamingo art installation.


Last week I saw that the artist had returned to touch up 
the flamingo's toenails! 


So, despite my having slept "fairly well",
I'm thinking my eyes are telling a different story!
Time to head home and get a nap!











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Home Again

 My time in California came to an end before I knew it, and there I was, sitting at the airport waiting to board the plane. (and writing thi...