Getting ready to go

Stopped at the bank after work last night to get my travel cash. Even though we have a per diem, I need to shell out the money and get my reimbursement later—in other words I need to be carrying cash and my credit card for this trip for work! I got out my suitcase but haven’t started to pack it yet. I have a huge bundle of work to bring and finish (hopefully!) on the plane and in the hotel. I’m bringing a laptop from work to do my tasks. Bringing a laptop through the airport security is a pain, you have to take it out of the case. That wouldn’t be so bad but you also have to empty your pockets, take off your jacket, and remove your shoes. Last time I was stopped and searched because my purse had some change (coins) in it. I was frustrated and told the searcher guy (who wore gloves) where are people supposed to carry coins? I can’t have them in my pockets either!

I’m bringing a camera in the hopes of getting some photos but usually don’t take any during work trips. Well, except for the photos of my hotel room that I always take for my Mom! She likes to see where I’m staying. My family and friends think it’s oh so glamorous to travel for work and suggest fun places to stop and local attractions to see but I basically see the area from a plane window, a cab window and the hotel windows! This time we will be checking out some of the convention tours to see how well they will work. So I might actually get to see some sights. This trip is a site visit for setting up our upcoming convention and most of the time will be spent in meetings with the local people we have contracted for convention services. And even though it probably will be even hotter down there than it’s been here, I’m not too worried, I’ll be in air conditioning most of the time!

I will stop at the hotel gift shop and buy a bunch of stuff for family and friends. That’s probably why they still think my travel is so fabulous. That and the required post cards that I have to send everyone. It’s not like I usually get to see any of those sights except through a window. But the hotel gift shop is usually well-stocked with all sorts of area oddities and fun items. It’s also nice to have the luxury of a hotel room. I really love the long, hot showers, not possible at home.


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