On My Way!

As I begin to type this, my plane just flew over San Francisco and out into the vast Pacific!

Somewhere over Cleveland I read some amazing cards and letters! I loved how some of you incorporated science knowledge into your well wishes. Zoe’s potential/kinetic picture brought a huge smile to my face, and I began to instantly think of ways to use tropical themed items as a review for that lesson! Alex’s message in a bottle was clever, and made me think of doing a lesson involving sending messages in bottles to each other from American Samoa to Plymouth using the world’s oceans currents as our guides to our routes. I’ll try to work on something from my end of the world! You have made Hello Kitty proud! She is well-represented in my bon voyage extravaganza!! And I must thank my very good friend, Mr. Hall, and all the teachers for encouraging you to make these cards for me. Some of your cards are so funny!! Others are heartfelt and very genuine. When I decided to share my reasons why I was leaving for third term with you, I chose to invite you into a very private part of my life through the Coast Guard. I am proud of my hubby, and pleased that all of you know him now in some way. Maybe some day you can actually meet him! When I show him all of your cards, he will see why I am such a lucky teacher to have you all. 

My trip so far has been an adventure in itself. Once we were finally leaving New York City (school was just starting for you) I felt the difference of my journey immediately. Hawaiian Airlines brings the feel of Hawaii in everything they do! My lunch onboard was:

Champagne/guava cocktail

Smoked salmon pate and grapes

Mahi Mahi fish in a Thai green/cream sauce over angel hair pasta (incredible)

served with 2 samosas (Indian style hot pocket) and Thai cucumber salad. Delish!

Each course was served with a small orchid flower. (I am saving one- pressing it in a book)

Dinner was wrapped up with a just-big-enough piece of carrot cake and a cup of green tea.

Since then, I have only been drinking guava juice, which is absolutely delicious, by the way!!

My trip is only half over...12 more hours to go!!