The Adventure Begins

We arrived at the airport at 9:15.  Our families came to see us off on our space adventure.

Going through security was an ordeal.  We were warned about taking off our coats and shoes.  Requiring Paola to remove her  belt seemed a little extreme.  

Three minutes in the massage chair helped to calm our nerves.

Finally on the plane, the girls enjoyed a soda.  The plane ride went very smoothly.  We arrived in Huntsville to temperatures in the 80's.  We checked into the hotel and were treated to a personal tour of the Aviation Museum.

 This is a model of the Space Shuttle.

 Large replicas of rockets surround us.  Every where we turn, there is something new to explore.

 The Space Shot looks innocent enough.  Actually, the sudden free-fall from 300 feet caught the three of us by surprise.  We are still looking for our stomachs.  Next, we experienced 3G's in a large centrifuge.  That was fun!

                                                      Ryane looks like a natural.  

We have had a long day of traveling and exploring.  Our evening ended with a long awaited dip in the pool.  The temperature of the water is warmer than bath water.

 Time to get some rest.  Visions of moon walks, weightlessness, and toothpaste tubes full of food dance in our heads.

Tomorrow, the real fun begins!!!