Lessons Learned

The Ethiopian flight from hell taught (or should I say reminded) me a couple of things about traveling.

• Always prepare for the worst. On the way to Rwanda I did so. I had an extra change of clothes, toothpaste, a toothbrush, deodorant and more. If we were to get stuck someone on the flight over, I would have been ready. Since our flight went without a hitch, I become 'overly confident' and wasn't as prepared for the return flight. Yet, that's when I needed all of the extras, as we got stuck in Rome! Ahhh....
  
• Never pack your meds. I cannot believe I packed all of my medications for the return flight! Again, this is not something I did on the way over! I had to go a whole day and a half without taking my malaria medicine! Good thing that I'm fairly healthy and haven't gotten it (yet :) )
  

All said, I am glad we got stuck in Rome instead of Addis Ababa, as I was able to buy some DELICIOUS Italian chocolates for the fam!