I’m feeling very disoriented this morning after the alarm rang at 2:30 a.m. I felt lost as I ran in the darkness and had trouble navigating my way back. The shower was too complicated – more valves than seemingly necessary. Dogs were barking with each step I took, waking everyone in the house. If they weren’t up already, my wife accidentally locked her suitcase inside as we rushed to meet the Uber driver. Her daughter finally answered the door in a confused stupor. Finally, we were on our way to the Portland airport and headed back to Florida.

It’s been a busy travel week of travel through Oakland, San Francisco, Portland, and Eugene. A dim sum dinner from the HK Café capped off our final evening. After a couple glasses of wine and a few chapters of Killing The Mob, I was out cold without a single trip to the bathroom before the rude awakening. Obviously, the two nights before did not come close to satisfying my sleep needs. As I await boarding, I’m still fighting the cob-webs. One of those mornings when the nearest restroom is closed to add to the inconvenience.

Thankfully, we will soon be back to our normal, boring routine. The pool is calling me! Maybe I’ll even get a nap once we settle into our Seattle connection. There’s now at least welcome morning light streaming through the windows. Large crowds and a long haul from gate to gate – a direct flight is always preferred, but unavailable in our case. Whew! We made the flight and are on our way home – though still groggy and disoriented!