St. Johns, Newfoundland & Labrador (Canada)

Up at 0600L - busy day ahead! Took my bags over to the hangar and then hurried over to the Galley for breakfast. Checked out of the NAS Sigonella Navy Gateway Inn and then got a ride over to the aircraft. Had some last minute flight plan changes - but got airborne on time. I flew the first leg with Matt. Great weather all the way to Shannon - saw Paris, Dover cliffs, all of Cornwall. When we landed, we got a ride to the duty free shop. Things have changed tremendously since the last time I flew through there in the daytime! We had to go into the terminal and clear customs before we could go shopping. This would have been fine if thousands of American tourists weren't waiting for their turn - felt a little self conscious as our group went to a separate line (I'm sure they weren't happy)... Bought some presents for the family - there's always something new there. Sat in the back for the leg to Canada - played computer games and read. Landed in St. Johns to good weather - just a little brisk. We weren't on the ground long - but we had some flight plan issues that delayed us after everyone was onboard. Flew last leg with Craig. Weather was good at first - we saw most of Nova Scotia (including great view of Halifax). As we got to Cape Cod, though, the weather started to degrade tremendously - first it was bad turbulence, then clouds, then ice. By the time we were on final approach at Willow Grove, there was even a thunderstorm west of the airport. The good thing is that we arrived "home" at 1600L - before the storm began. I spent a couple of hours doing paperwork and chatting with Scott. Finally got over to my hotel (Navy Lodge) around 1800L. Spent the next hour answering voicemail calls (work) and checking my email. Did get ahold of Nicky and the kids tonight - it was nice to talk with them. My plan was to stay up as long as possible so I could get back on the US time - it was hard... Found myself dozing while I watched TV. Finally succumbed to sleep around 2200L.