Bob and Heather in Mexico

The trip home

Up at 4am after a single hour of sleep. Still hear folks outside the window winding down from the night. Why did we even get a hotel room? Get dressed, pack our bags, and head out to find a cab. Walk along 5th avenue until we catch one waiting on a corner. We just beat an European couple to the taxi who look to be in a hurry, so Heather and I get bonus Amazing Race points. The taxi driver turns out to be the opposite of my other experiences with Mexican taxis - he drives the speed limit, his taxi is in impeccible shape, he observes all safety rules and regulations.

After about an hour, we arrive at the Cancun airport, pay our taxi 400 pesos (ouch is right), and get checked in. Since the line is moving slowly at the Continental check-in, we have plenty of time to notice all the sunburnt spring breakers.

Good flight to Houston, which arrives early enough for us to get on standby for an earlier flight to KC. Success on the earlier flight, and we arrive back in KC an hour and half ahead of schedule. Stepping back outside, we see 6 inches of snow and feel the bitterness of 30 degrees. Home sweet home.

posted by Bob @ 10:34 AM