Day 14. Back At Home.

Even though my plane didn't leave until 1230 in the afternoon we all still went as a group to the airport. We had to say bye to Kat while we were still on the bus because she was in a different terminal, so sad because Kat was the first person I met on this trip and we both got to tour the Miami airport together before we experience the jungle. haha Once inside we waited by Sierra and Marshall's gate for awhile and just talked about everything. I was so excited to get home to see my family and friends, but at the same time I didn't want the journey to be over. When it was finally time for their plane to board we all said our goodbyes and I got real upset because this was it, we were all parting ways. I walked to my gate thinking about how much fun this whole experience had been and how lucky and blessed I had been to get to meet all these amazing people. I waited for awhile until my plane could board. I called my dad and he was trying to direct me around the airports, especially for a starbucks. My plane rides were for the most part smooth, but again I don't really care for flying so I just pop my headphones in and try not to listen to all the noises that I usually take for the plane crashing or something. After a long day of traveling I got off my place in Cleveland and walked as fast as I could to baggage claim. My parents were waiting by the escalators and it was so great to see them and give them hugs! My dad was taking all these pictures which I never want to look at because I probably look hideous! We talked all the way home about the expedition and what had been going on at home. When we pulled in the driveway they had a sign on the garage that said "welcome back to the states ambassador" oh how I love my parents! The puppies also have me the best greeting in the world with their little smiles and cute cheeks! There was also a ton of Halloween candy that I missed out on in the kitchen so I obviously went to town. We stayed up for awhile watching all the videos and checking out the website since I hadn't had a chance to look at it yet. I enjoyed the rest of the evening relaxing at home and drinking as much chocolate milk as possible.