Woo! We’re in Edmonton now, where I lived from 1979 to 1985, and 1993 to 1995.

Here’s what we’ve seen so far:

Yep, the airport.

The airport from which we will depart for Yellowknife in… oh… three hours?

But before I even GET to any discussion of heading Yellowknife-ward, I have to tell you about our flight from Calgary to Edmonton.

I’ll do it point form:

Run hysterically through Calgary airport to catch flight to Yellowknife (supposedly being held)
Miss flight by 6 minutes
Get rebooked 2 hours later to head to Yellowknife from another city
Get on plane to Edmonton
Enter from tarmac like POTUS
Prop plane
Back row
Frantic giggling at lack of amenities and odd engine sounds
Turbulence
Hard candies
More turbulence
Landing in Edmonton

Yes. Hard candies. Apparently, that’s what passes for an in-flight snack around here:

I’ve now had a slice of pizza (first food all day), but (to prove I can do it… well, no, it was an accident…) I didn’t even have coffee until 2!

Here’s to traveling on Easter weekend, non?

I’m not the biggest fan of flying today.

Not because I fear it at all… nope, I love the actual experience and sensation.

No, it has more to do with two previously burst eardrums and a sinus infection.

And my medicine is in my checked luggage.

Sigh.

But…

1. Do you enjoy air travel?

2. What are your must haves for a flight (iPod, magazines, etc.)?

3. Who are your favourite people to travel with?

4. Where do you wish you were flying today?

I’m up early to catch a flight to Yellowknife, NWT, where my brother will be married on Saturday.

Am I tired? Oh, yes.

Will it be cold? Oh, yes.

Are they getting married in a snow castle? I do believe this is the case.

Will I blog about it? Come on now.

Will there be pictures? If my camera holds out.

Should you keep checking back in? YES.

Off I go!