Normally when one announces that wake-up calls will begin at 2:15 in the morning you would get some grumblings... not this group!! Without a doubt, these athletes are very excited for what lies ahead... Even if it means waking up at 2:15am to prepare for 530am flights.
The morning came quickly and Team Washington was off and running. We shuttled the first group over to Sea-Tac at 3:15a with the last shuttle leaving at 4am. When organizing a delegation of 35 members, it's not as easy as just putting everyone in a van and meeting at the airport... But after a few shuttle rides and great attitudes by everyone in the delegation, we were at Sea-Tac and ready to embark on the ticketing booth... At this point I would like to add that both United and Delta were great about getting us in and processed in a very timely manner!!
Two flights, 530a and 6a both took off and headed to Lincoln...
Only one more flight, the Cessna, with five members took off at 1130a. Members on the Cessna include myself (Joe Hampson), Angie Ramos (Sowa staff), Tyler and Travis Bjork (unified partners) and athlete Judy Ryba.
I'm actually typing this from 36900 (to be exact) feet in the sky- fantastic experience! Both Jack (pilot) and Dick (navigator) are great!!
Pictures help share this experience... I could get use to this!
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