Teresa and all,

If our departure experience so far is any indication, this may be one of the best trips home we've experienced.

We returned our car at the Best Deal lot at 10:45 and were shuttled to the airport and in the Executive lounge by 11:15. No crowds, no lines, and no people and every single person we've encountered has been in a great mood with big smiles and greetings. The only drawback we've encountered so far is the lounge is completely out of white vino - what the hey? But i can handle it and the snacks aren't bad either.

This has been a totally unusual trip in so many ways. We tried lots of new-to-us places, we made several trips to town but purchased nothing and in fact, the full sum and total of our purchases include a tee shirt for J and I just picked up a bottle of my favorite perfume here at the airport.

The first week we were here with family, the weather was drop dead gorgeous every day but sadly, I mistakenly checked the weather forecast for week two and it was beyond dire - rain every day. Well guess what - the forecasters here are just as off base as the ones at home. It's been hot and very humid but we only experienced one post-bedtime night of rain and one or two brief sprinkles over the rest of our trip.

And rumor has it we're going home to great weather there, too. This has truly been a perfect trip in every way. Time well spent with family and then many occasions of spending and enjoying good times with island friends. Thank you all for sharing your time and your island. It's been real and it's been fun and now we plot and plan for next year. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />