Going back to Stockholm

Earlier this evening, my friends Steve & Jill came over for a visit. They brought their darling children Anna Rose and Grant. We sat out by the pool while Steve and the kids swam, and then we shared a desert of cherries, dark chocolate, and champagne. Steve & Jill (and their adorable kids) are some of my favorite people, and I wish I could see them more often

It's now midnight on my last night in Austin for a while. In about 5 hours, I'll wake up and head to the airport. My parents have generously offered to drive me there, even though it will be very early in the morning. Here's a photo I took on the flight from Stockholm to Philadelphia ten days ago. Soon I'll be on the same flight, but going in the other direction.

Now, it's time for me to go to bed. I'd like to get at least a few hours of sleep before my flight tomorrow. Being sleepy can be a good thing becuase it makes it easier to sleep on the long hual flight. But unfortunately, I have a couple of flights and a long layover in Philly before I catch the flight over the pond.

See you on the other side.