Rich on the Road

We've made it to Miami.  Where we're in the midst of a four-hour layover.  The Miami airport, as always is a zoo but we've finally comandeered a couple of rows of seats.  We're fed, caffinated and I'm blogging.

First up -- the group photo at DFW (although one team member Amber is already in Peru -- Rosaline and Doreen flew ahead this morning so 15 of the 18 were duly photographed).

One interesting development at DFW.  An impromptu welcome at Terminal D for incoming troops from Iraq or Afghanistan.  Volunteers at the airport continue to do a remarkable job of making sure that soldiers get a warm welcome when they come in for R&R.  At Terminal D they walk by on a catwalk above the terminal floor but they can see and here the cheering waving passengers below.  The picture I have of that is badly back-lit.  But I think you can sense, from it, the atmosphere.  Neat.

One last picture for the day -- this one emailed to me from Kim Seale, whose son John is on the trip with us.  It's a group picture that I think, more accurately, captures the team's sense of dedication and purpose.

More when I can get internet access.

Rich