To make it a decent time for our driver, Natana, (thanks again) we got to the airport way early. Much easier on our nerves 'cuz by now we're 'raring to go' and get this loooooong flight over with. Just as we stepped toward the  security check-in, it hit me. This is OUR trip; we're not traveling for us AND something else. We've been here an hour now, continuing to take care of do-dads. What a relief to have all the arranging behind us.

Here's a pic of us waiting in the Sacramento Airport for our first of 3  flights. And 22 hours later we land in The Holy Land!