We got up and headed down stairs with our luggage in preparation of our return trip home. The bus took us to Charles de Gualle airport and we proceeded to check in with our eticket and passport. We then made our way through immigration and security and then off to our gate to await our flight. When we boarded we were lucky enough that all of our group were seated together so Needles was able to exchange seats with one of our group so that we could set together on the long 8 hour flight from Paris to Detroit. I watched a couple of movies and Needles slept and played games on the console in the back of the seat. We were fed 2 meals and I think they asked us if we wanted something to drink every 30 minutes of the flight. I tried to sleep because I knew I had a 3 hour drive once we arrived in Indy but was unsuccessful. When we arrived in Detroit airport we had to go through customs and the security again before making our way to the gate. We had a 4 hour layover before our next flight. about an hour and a half before I went to check the boards and noticed that they made a gate change and we were now at the complete opposite end of the airport. Luckily the airport has a tram that whisks you away to the other end and saves some wear and tear on our already soar feet. Our plane was delayed and arrived a little late but we were able to board quickly and the short 1 hour flight to Indy was over before we knew it. After grabbing our luggage and saying goodbye to our fellow travellers we made our way to the shuttle pick up. We waited about 30 minutes for our shuttle and were returned to our waiting car for the last leg of the journey, the drive home. We did stop by the Wendy's in Marshall to grab some food on the way home. We arrive in Lawrenceville around 9pm and we had to do some grocery shopping as we had very little at the house. A quick run through Walmart and out the door we were finally able to go home. When we arrive we were greeted by our cat Tugger. He meowed and meowed upon seeing us. We called family, cleaned the house and put away our things before deciding to go to bed after a 22 hour travel day. Tugger continued to meow and bang on our bedroom door so Needles got up and laid with him to settle him down. I think Tugger is somewhat back to sorts and I think we are getting things back on track at the house, ie. laundry and yard work. We had a wonderful time but I am glad to be home.
PS. There is a few things that I found odd while traveling in Europe.
1. No large beverage glasses unless it's beer.
2. No ice in anything.
3. No wash clothes for bathing.
4. France, what can I say it's France.
Miles travelled, 9100 roughly not including the Ring of Kerry and other trips.
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