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Time To Destination

My seat belt's fastened as I watch The map upon the screen - There's Europe and the USA With ocean in between. Right now my plane is on the blue - Atlantic down below And I've five hours, give or take, To get where I must go. The ground speed's listed; I can choose Kilometers or miles. The altitude and outside temps Are shown from pilots' dials. But all I really care about Is "time to destination," The minutes marking the official End of my vacation. Reality kicks in again When touchdown's been completed And with the routines of my life I'll once again be greeted.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/31/2018 9:15:00 PM

Far cry from the Mayflower, eh?! --"Pilgrim's Progress," perhaps! :) gw

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 5/29/2018 6:04:00 PM

For me, coming home is the best part! But I don't know that while I'm planning the trip - I've never regretted one.

Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/30/2018 4:51:00 PM

it's always nice to get back home, i agree, but i'm very rarely ready to do that when my vacation is over. guess i'm just a little bit greedy when it comes to travel. ~ thanks for the comment!

Jan Allison

Date: 5/29/2018 3:54:00 PM

I hope you had a wonderful time in Berlin - going home is tough especially back to the routines of your daily life but I'm sure your grandchildren will be so glad to see you when you are back home:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer
Date: 5/30/2018 4:49:00 PM

thanks jan! i did have a wonderful time. today i'm jet-lagged and trying to readjust. it will be great to see the grandkids, though - you're right about that...