Don't Forget Take Out the Batteries

As we're getting ready for our annual trip to Greece, we're busy taking the batteries out of all the electronic gadgets we're taking. The pilot related an embarrassing incident when one of the flight attendant's bags was set aside and waiting with the rest of the crew's bags. When the crew went to get their bags and board the van to the hotel, there was something buzzing inside of her bag. Save yourself the inconvenience of dead batteries and embarrassment by taking batteries out before you pack anything away. Now we just have to worry about being overweight with our bags.

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Cinco de Mayo marks the celebration of victory of the Mexican Army over the French in the Battle of Puebla. Ironically, it's a celebrated more widely in the United States than in Mexico. As a matter of fact, the pilot was in Mexico last year during that time. He said there was no celebration. When he asked about it, they told him that only it was a holiday for the gringos.

Most Americans also think it's the equivalent of Independance Day (July 4) and Bastille Day (French) on July 15. Mexico celebrates its independence day on September 16th.

Whatever way you choose to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, just don't go to Mexico for it (unless you're in Pueblo). Ole!