We slept late our last morning in the Big Apple, and packed our bags before walking to Cosi for a leisurely breakfast. Fortified with coffee and pastries, we were ready and waiting when our Super Shuttle arrived to take us to the airport. Little did we know, our adventure was not over yet. As we tried to check in and check our bags, we were told our flight was delayed out of LaGuardia due to weather conditions, and we would miss our connection in Baltimore. That missed flight would be the last one to Phoenix that day. Yes, we would be stranded in Baltimore for an extra night. Oh, and because it was weather related, the airline does not cover hotel costs. As we were working out the details of hotel reservations and flight changes, I got a call from Carrie telling me Mom had suffered a small stroke over the weekend and was in the hospital. She assured me Mom was doing well and would be discharged that afternoon. Since Daryl and Dale were also out of town, it fell to Carrie, Brian and Heather to cover Great Grandma duty. Carrie took Mom to their house for the night so she would not have to spend her first night out of the hospital alone. Bless their hearts for all they did!
Meanwhile, my group of girlfriends landed in BWI, spent the night in a nearby Hilton, finally making it back to Phoenix at 10:30 the next morning. All of our luggage made it to every stop that we did, which is something to be thankful for in itself. I spent the rest of the day picking Mom up from Brian and Carrie’s and getting her home and settled, and her dinner on a tray. In between, I made my way to the foot doctor for an alcohol injection for my neuroma. Thankfully, Dale agreed to spend the night with Mom in her apartment to make sure she was settled and feeling fine. I took an extra day of vacation to catch up on unpacking, laundry, grocery shopping and collapsing on the couch. It was then I realized I had completely forgotten to pick up the geocache I had looked up near my NYC hotel. I always like to sign logs in other cities when I travel. I will just have to get it on my next trip. Oh yes, there will be a next trip.
What a wonderful time we had. I want to go every year. Seeing Broadway shows in New York City is unlike any other vacation I’ve ever taken. Robin has already decided she is going to go back with Ken and the kids in tow. Carrie wants to join me next year on the girlfriends’ trip. Anyone else want to go along?
What a great time! Glad you made it home without too much trouble and glad to hear your mom is recovering well.
your trip sounds amazing! I just read all of your entries. I have always wanted to go there and hope to be able to someday. It sounds like you really soaked in NYC and did so much in the time you were there. Thanks for sharing it on your blog!
I’ll go along on the girlfriends’ trip!