Category Archives: Travel

I haven’t forgotten about writing the third part (of three) about the Israel trip. I’ve just been busy… and yes, have written about other things first. Don’t worry, I won’t forget 😉 V-

I just flew what is likely to be my last leg in the MD-11 for at least a while. As with anything in life (especially relating to my work), this is subject to change. But the plan is for me to go to DC-10 Captain school next week. If all … Continue reading →

It’s been quite a while since I’ve been to Wiesbaden, Germany. Over the 7 years (as of tomorrow) that I’ve had this job, we’ve had layovers in Frankfurt very consistently (though I, personally, didn’t go there for large periods of time). Several years ago, the company experimented with laying us … Continue reading →

I woke up in the middle of the night after only a few hours of sleep. Ahh the joys of jet lag. I did make it to Tel Aviv okay. About 10 of us on the crew wanted to do a holy land tour so we’re leaving at 8:00 a.m. … Continue reading →

After all the political content, I suppose it’s time to get back to the traveling life. This coming week, I’ll take my first trip to Israel. That will be the third new country I’ve visited this year (India and Switzerland got checked off earlier this year). It’s Christmas time so … Continue reading →