Not-quite-awake me sits at Delta gate across from the Budweiser Brew House.
Made it through security at the airport quickly, so watched the Budweiser Brew House begin its morning opening routine while wondering who wants a beer or Cutwater canned cocktail at 4:30 in the morning.
Flight to Minnesota was quick. As we were arriving, looked out the window to see the myriad of lakes - the state lives up to its motto. Was also impressed by the number of baseball diamonds.
Once in the airport, I decided to kill time and stretch my legs by seeking out Snoopy, who was standing guard over the children’s play area.
A statue of Snoopy, ready to travel, in dedication to St. Paul native Charles Schultz.
I logged about 5000 steps walking the airport. In addition to Snoopy, I also saw an entire store dedicated to the Artist Formerly Known as Prince.
An entire shop dedicated to Prince in the Minneapolis airport.
Finished with my walk, I plopped down at a table at my gate to enjoy my breakfast (blueberry Pop-Tarts) and to update my travel journal (and this blog).
Snacks, art supplies, and my journal for this trip are spread out on a table as I wait for my flight.
I have a thirteen and a half hour flight ahead of me; when I land, it will be tomorrow (Tokyo is also 14 hours ahead, time-zone-wise). So I shall end today’s post with a simple, but excited remark.
Next stop: Japan!