Flying for the first time in three months was actually a pleasant experience. The airport was empty, parking was easy, and travelers for the most part practiced social distancing. However, any friendly smiles were hidden under masks. Everyone on the plane rode in first class-like comfort with all middle seats empty. I, of course, was behind some lady who insisted on leaning her chair back in my lap. Who does that anymore? Airlines should remove the reclining option. The best part was that there were no carts to dodge in the aisle-ways, so I didn’t come away with as many bruises. Shuttles weren’t as frequent, so there was some waiting time but not as jam-packed. I personally liked traveling under current circumstances. 

Once we arrived in Orlando, I was overwhelmed by the humidity. My glasses immediately fogged-up and sweat began to roll down my back. It was hard to breath with a mask on – or even off. Life in Florida will be quite an adjustment from the cool Northwest. My shirt was soaked after this morning’s run and my uncut hair is a frizzy, uncontrollable mess. I did not see any alligators this morning but did spot a Hooters. We head towards Tampa in a few hours to start our housing quest. I have a Hertz rental that hopefully won’t be repossessed by the bankruptcy courts. 

My son and grandson want to play golf later this week. I’ll have fun seeing them and will try not to embarrass myself. Weight Watchers continues but the heat will probably be more of a factor than reduced calories when it comes time to step on the scale. I’ll start the day, as I did yesterday, with a Diet Coke, hash browns, and an Egg McMuffin. This is the beauty of WW in simply counting points rather than giving up certain foods. Breakfast will be about 9 points of my 38 daily limit, taking into account the daily run. Diet Cokes are, of course, zero points. I’ll try it for awhile and see what happens.  

I would say hi to the Mouse, but he’s not home. He also didn’t show up at the airport to greet us. Orlando is not the same with him and his fans aren’t arriving in droves. I don’t think we’ve ever been through here without stopping at Disney World. It’s also very odd to not see lots of kids wearing ears in the hotel lobbies. Masks are apparently the new ears.