From Dallas to Madrid

I wrote this yesterday but the airport internet was terrible so I couldn't post until just now...

Here I am, in the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, exactly forty minutes from takeoff to Madrid, Spain.  OMGOMGOMG!!!!

I had a wonderful time in Dallas with Jim and Melissa for a few days. During my first stay in Texas, I saw my first-ever ice hockey game (better luck next time, Stars), broke in my Skype with my super clear HD webcam, and spent lots of quality time with the Fort Worth branch of the Barry family tree.

Their growing puppy Jackson has an unusual talent for finding underwater treasures.  In the pond/lake near the apartment, he spends much of his time finding rocks with his paws, then dunking his head underwater….

….to uncover the perfect rock to gnaw on.  Oh, the joys of teething.

Jim unfortunately had to train some clients in Detroit, but we were able to get some supergreat dishing time in before he left.  For instance, he pointed out 87 fancy shmancy cars while driving around the streets of Forth Worth and Dallas.  I crossed off everything on my Before Leaving America bucket list, most of which had to do with food.  I had plenty of authentic Mexican tacos, Costco pizza, Steak, Starbucks coffee, and an In-N-Out cheeseburger.  I think I’m ready!!

My weekend in Fort Worth was a great way to kick off 5 months in another brand-new place…España!