St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador (Canada)

Day started early - it was time to go home.  After checking out of the NAS Sigonella Navy Gateway Inn, I headed to the flight line.  Despite being early, we didn't get going for several more hours. I got to fly with some guys I met a few months ago - lucky me! Trip over to Rota was great - views of Etna (snow), Ibiza and lots of Spanish Coast (Valencia). After a quick stop, on our way to the Azores. Landed in the late afternoon - not too windy, but we had JUST missed a huge thunderstorm (wet runway...). Got airborne again after a short delay - started to get dark soon after. Not too many problems during the flight to St. John's, Newfoundland.  It was supposed to be a fuel stop but we had to quit for the day when we arrived because the crew had reached crew rest limits.  After several more hours of moving the plane around and arranging transportation & lodging, I finally made it to my room at the Delta Hotel and Conference Centre. It has been so long since I got to spend the night here and I always enjoy it! The weather was cold, rainy and windy - around freezing - but Keith and I walked around to see what had changed (nothing had...). Wanted to eat at my favorite "Press and Bean" restaurant, but there was a 1.5 hour wait for a table - ended up eating at a nearby Irish Pub. Back at the room around 2200 (very tired with time zone changes) - fell right to sleep...