I’m off to Spain with my college friend Deb—and it’s a bit of a last-minute adventure with a funny backstory. For years, Deb’s friend Gail has invited her along on business trips, and for years Deb has politely declined. This time, she finally said yes… and then turned around and asked if I wanted to join. Unlike Deb, I didn’t hesitate—I said yes to the very first invite.
So here we go: a quick, one-week getaway. We leave tonight, flying through Madrid and on to Barcelona, where we’ll spend our first two nights. On Tuesday, we’ll take the train back to Madrid and settle in for four more nights. I’m especially looking forward to dusting off my Spanish and putting it to use.
We’re planning to arrive at the airport a full three hours early after hearing all the recent TSA horror stories. It will likely mean extra lounge time—but that feels far better than stressing in a security line.
Check back tomorrow to see how long the lines were!