Going where the weather suits my clothes

Our flight to Chicago was ultimately cancelled, with no alternatives offered today. We had a choice of taking an early flight out of Traverse City or driving to Chicago. It was unanimous, we drove. Captains of our own fate, we arrived in Chicago 5 hours later. 

The $8.10 toll was Skyway Robbery

Tomorrow we continue our journey, hopefully to Buenos Aires but ultimately to wherever United can get us that (1) suits the clothes we’ve packed (2) doesn’t require a visa. 

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  1. Sylvia.griffith@gmail.comMarch 30, 2026 at 4:45 AM

    Bravo!

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  2. MikeMarch 31, 2026 at 8:36 AM

    Wow, well done. Y'all are resilient. Reminiscent of the the drive to Dallas to start your Korea adventure.

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  3. Teri GApril 3, 2026 at 5:30 AM

    woo hoo... Vacay saved.... BUT.... after ? Will you all be driving back from Chicago ? UGH

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