Sunday, July 26, 2009

Night & Day

With our NYC and Greensboro, North Carolina trips back to back, it was amazing how different they were. Our flight to Greensboro was a small plane so everyone is basically an equal. You could say everyone flew first class. You could say that, but is would be wrong. I'm grateful the airlines still give you something to drink on the flight. It was refreshing.
On our flight to NYC, we flew first class. Now don't jump to conclusions. With Brian traveling so often, he has frequent flyer points. We used those points to fly...so it cost us nothing. That made the treatment we received even better. Once we sat down, before take off, a drink is brought to us. Then we are offered two or three choices for our meal. (I choose the tortellini, it was yummy. Brian said it was probably his favorite for airline food.) While our meal is being prepared, we are brought another drink and some warm mixed nuts. After a hot towel, our meal is served. Notice we have linens and real dishes, nothing disposable. I could get use to this. With this meal a cake was our dessert. On our flight over, our dessert was a warm chocolate chip cookie.
In NYC we walked, and walked, and walked, and rode the subway to more stops than I can count. Don't get me wrong I loved everything about NYC. We, of course, were exhausted from being tourists.

On Tuesday, in Greensboro, Brian had work to do. He sat here at this table so he could plug in his computer.



I sat out here relaxing, reading my book, enjoying the sun when ever is would peek through the clouds.


I was able to hear the waterfall that was indoors. Quite relaxing. On Wednesday, Brian had conference calls most of the morning. I made an appointment at the spa for a Swedish massage and a European facial. Can you say "heaven"!?! It was amazing. With the week previous being so busy and tiring. This week in Greensboro could not of come at a better time. All because Brian is an amazing guy and another wanted to recognize it. Keep working hard Brian. It is paying off for both of us!


The only thing in common from the two weeks was the beauty of the temples. We were able to attend the temple twice in one week in two different states. A first for both of us.



This is the temple in Manhattan. On a very busy street corner. One cool thing, as we were walking up out of the subway there it was right in front of us. It took my breath away as I looked up and saw angel Moroni.


Then, on Wednesday night we drove about 80 miles to attend the Raleigh, North Carolina Temple. Another beautiful sight. Both temples are small and you had to call and make an appointment to attend the session. The temple in NC does not rent clothes, but they would lend Brian some pants for the session. We joked on the way home, whose pants did he borrow? what a sacrifice :O)



What an amazing two weeks we had. I am so blessed to be able to go and play and know all is well at home.

6 comments:

Natalie said...

What a great two weeks. I'm glad you got to go.

marcia@joyismygoal said...

That sounds so awesome What a treat:)

Kathy said...

We spoiled by getting first class a lot cause Steve works for American Airlines, so when we have to sit in coach it is kinda hard. LOL

Selita & Craig said...

Maybe someday I too will fly first class :) Glad you had such awesome trips....

I have a good life said...

I loved catching up on all your travels. How incredibly awesome to get to go to the temple in two different states. Love it! :)

Shon and Holly Shuldberg said...

sounds so amazing!! So glad you guys had so much fun.