We're go for launch

     Every time I have traveled Amtrak, I experience some form of noise pollution within the car I am seated in. This trip into Chicago from Waterloo was no different. I was trapped between a chainsaw (some guy snoring loud enough for me to hear him through my earplugs, seated 2 rows in front of me) and a brood of hens (being a couple of older ladies who non-stop squawked the entire 3 hours, and seemed to think the Amtrak conducter was their personal attendant). Needless to say, my own attempt to nap was thwarted.

     Sadly, or fortunately, nothing eventful happened in Chicago while I wasted time until I caught the Blue Line out to O'hare for my flight. I did get some great news when I logged into my IPFW email this morning. My Sociology test that was scheduled for Sunday March 3rd was being posted today, to be taken at any point. So, I took it while enjoying an early-morning Miller Lite watching the planes pass on the tarmac, all from the comfort of Delta's Sky Club. Traveling a lot does have its perks. Needless to say, I may have been distracted while taking this test, so no telling how my grade will reflect that.

      On a side note- this Sky Club (Terminal 2) is pretty nice. No putting green, but they have switched over to free-pour liquor and beer (following Northwestern's model). And pretty delicious choice of bagels and breakfast snacks.

      My camera is packed away, and I have no intention of pulling it out while I sit around the airport here. But if you want a picture of O'hare, just google it. I do plan on digging it out once I am out of Customs at Ataturk. That should be in about 18 hours.

Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople

An amazing opportunity came up last night for me to go to Turkey, so I will be spending my IPFW spring break in Istanbul. I hope to get some travel writing in and compose some great photos to compliment that. I'm really looking forward to experiencing the rich history and culture of the area. Live blogging coming through the trip, so stay tuned!