Flights/Travels (2018)
1st playlist of any travel (flight) POV footage, either single videos or edited together as complete trip reports.
May 29th, 2018. (Uploaded in September 2019)
-Window seat POV, behind the wing, of takeoff to the east with a turn around towards the west. Awesome views of Mesa, Tempe, ASU, Salt River, Scottsdale, Camelback Mountain, Sky Harbor Airport, and downtown Phoenix. Flight attendant announcements after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet.
-I flew Southwest Airlines (Boeing 737-700) early morning flight from Phoenix, Arizona to Orange County, California. PHX Sky Harbor to John Wayne Airport. PHX to SNA. PHX-SNA.
-Part 1 of my short/solo trip (early birthday trip) back to southern California. I had officially lived in Mesa, AZ for a few months by then. Moved from Lake Elsinore/Corona (Riverside County), CA.
May 29th, 2018. (Uploaded in September 2019)
-Window seat/behind the wing POV, of landing at John Wayne Airport, landing into Santa Ana/Orange County, CA. Cloud covered, foggy approach over Corona, Interstate 15 freeway, Santa Ana Mountains, 91 freeway, 241 toll road, with views of Tustin, Interstate 5 freeway, Irvine. Taxi to the gate and flight attendant welcome announcement.
-I flew Southwest Airlines (Boeing 737-700) early morning flight from Phoenix, Arizona to Orange County, California. PHX Sky Harbor to John Wayne Airport. PHX to SNA. PHX-SNA.
-Part 1 of my short/solo trip (early birthday trip) back to southern California. I had officially lived in Mesa, AZ for a few months by then. Moved from Lake Elsinore/Corona (Riverside County), CA.
June 2nd, 2018. (Uploaded in September 2019)
-Window seat/behind the wing POV, of takeoff from John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana/Orange County, CA. A bit smoggy, yet sunny and clear day. Except for the smoke rising from the Aliso Viejo/Laguna Hills FIRE at the time. Views of that, plus: Newport Beach, the Pacific Ocean, San Juan Capistrano, Interstate 5 freeway, Mission Viejo & Newhart Middle School, Ortega Highway 74, Santa Ana Mountains, over Lake Elsinore & the interstate 15 freeway. Up north was Corona, Ontario, San Gabriel Mountains, etc.
-I flew Southwest Airlines (Boeing 737-700) late afternoon flight from Orange County/Santa Ana, California to Phoenix, Arizona. John Wayne Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor. SNA to PHX. SNA-PHX.
-Ending/return home of my short/solo trip (early birthday trip) back to southern California. I had officially lived in Mesa, AZ for a few months by then. Moved from Lake Elsinore/Corona (Riverside County), CA.
June 2nd, 2018. (Uploaded in September 2019)
-Window seat/behind the wing POV, of landing in Phoenix, AZ. Landing at PHX Sky Harbor. A few scattered clouds. Sunny and clear day. Descent and approach, views of Glendale, Peoria, downtown Phoenix, Sky Harbor, Camelback Mountain, South Mountain, Interstate 10 freeway, Chandler, Dobson Ranch, 60 freeway, Mesa, 202 loop, 101 loop, Gilbert, Salt River, Tempe, ASU campus, etc. Touchdown, welcome announcement by flight attendant, taxi to the gate.
-I flew Southwest Airlines (Boeing 737-700) late afternoon flight from Orange County/Santa Ana, California to Phoenix, Arizona. John Wayne Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor. SNA to PHX. SNA-PHX.
-Ending/return home of my short/solo trip (early birthday trip) back to southern California. I had officially lived in Mesa, AZ for a few months by then. Moved from Lake Elsinore/Corona (Riverside County), CA.
August 27th, 2018. (Uploaded in October 2019)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of takeoff to the west with a right turn, heading north for awhile, before turning left, back towards the west. Awesome views of South Mountain, Goodyear, Interstate 10 freeway, Glendale, Peoria, Sun City, Loop 101, Loop 303, Highway 60, Lake Pleasant, Highway 89, Prescott.
-Flight attendant announcements after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet.
-I flew Southwest Airlines (Boeing 737-700) afternoon flight from Phoenix, Arizona to Burbank, California. PHX Sky Harbor to Hollywood Burbank Airport (Bob Hope Airport/Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport). PHX to BUR. PHX-BUR. San Fernando Valley! Near Studio City!
-Part 1 of my 2nd short/solo trip back to southern California. I had officially lived in Mesa, AZ for a several months by then. Moved from Lake Elsinore/Corona (Riverside County), CA.
-Visited Universal Studios Hollywood once again, my 'Back to the Future' filming locations tour, drove through Hollywood, drove in Tarzana past my film school (CCH) and apartment (during late 2010-late 2013). Stayed at the Ramada Motel close by the airport.
August 27th, 2018. (Uploaded in October 2019)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of final approach into/landing at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). Formerly: Bob Hope Airport, Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport. Descent from the northwest, heading south, left turn towards the east, lining up with the runway. Clear and sunny day, yet very smoggy and hazy air quality. Views of: Highway 27, 101 Freeway, Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Reseda, Northridge, Van Nuys Airport, Interstate 405 freeway, Highway 170, Interstate 5 freeway, Verdugo Mountain.
-Touchdown! Flaps, reverse thrust. Hard brakes due to the short runway.
-Flight attendant "Welcome" announcements. Taxi to gate.
-I flew Southwest Airlines (Boeing 737-700) afternoon flight from Phoenix, Arizona to Burbank, California. PHX Sky Harbor to Hollywood Burbank Airport (Bob Hope Airport/Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport). PHX to BUR. PHX-BUR. San Fernando Valley! Near Studio City!
-Part 1 of my 2nd short/solo trip back to southern California. I had officially lived in Mesa, AZ for a several months by then. Moved from Lake Elsinore/Corona (Riverside County), CA.
-Visited Universal Studios Hollywood once again, my 'Back to the Future' filming locations tour, drove through Hollywood, drove in Tarzana past my film school (CCH) and apartment (during late 2010-late 2013). Stayed at the Ramada Motel close by the airport.
September 1st, 2018. (Uploaded in October 2019)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of taxi and takeoff from Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR). Formerly: Bob Hope Airport, Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport. Labor Day weekend.
-Climb-out towards the south (north of the Hollywood Hills), right turn to the west, another right turn to the north, another right turn to the northeast. Ascending above the San Fernando Valley towards the desert. Clear and sunny day, yet very smoggy and hazy air quality.
-Awesome views of: Verdugo Mountain, Downtown Burbank, Interstate 5 freeway, Highway 134, Hollywood Hills, Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Studio City (Warner Bros, Disney, Universal Studios theme park),101 Freeway, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica & Pacific Ocean in distance, Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Reseda, Interstate 405 freeway, Van Nuys Airport, Northridge, Highway 118, Six Flags Magic Mountain (Santa Clarita/Valencia), Highway 14, Angeles National Forest, Palmdale, Lancaster, the desert.
-Quick acceleration and liftoff due to the short runway. Flaps up.
-Flight attendant announcements after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet.
-Returning home: I flew Southwest Airlines (Boeing 737-700) late afternoon/evening flight from Burbank, California to Phoenix, Arizona. Hollywood Burbank Airport (Bob Hope Airport/Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport) to PHX Sky Harbor. BUR to PHX. BUR-PHX. San Fernando Valley! Near Studio City!
-Part 2 (return home) of my 2nd short/solo trip back to southern California. I had officially lived in Mesa, AZ for a several months by then. Moved from Lake Elsinore/Corona (Riverside County), CA.
-Visited Universal Studios Hollywood once again, my 'Back to the Future' filming locations tour, drove through Hollywood, drove in Tarzana past my film school (CCH) and apartment (during late 2010-late 2013). Stayed at the Ramada Motel close by the airport.
September 1st, 2018. (Uploaded in October 2019)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of final approach into/landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Labor Day Weekend.
-Scattered clouds, turbulence, bumpy approach & landing.
-Views of: South Mountain, Interstate 10 freeway, Chandler, Dobson Ranch, 60 Freeway, Mesa, Tempe, ASU, Camelback Mountain, Papago, Loop 202 freeway, Downtown Phoenix, Gilbert, Salt River.
-Flight attendant "Welcome" announcements and taxi to the gate. One of the female f-a's sings a song for us: "Marry one of us and you'll fly free."
-Returning home: I flew Southwest Airlines (Boeing 737-700) late afternoon/evening flight from Burbank, California to Phoenix, Arizona. Hollywood Burbank Airport (Bob Hope Airport/Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport) to PHX Sky Harbor. BUR to PHX. BUR-PHX. East Valley! Maricopa!
-Part 2 (return home) of my 2nd short/solo trip back to southern California. I had officially lived in Mesa, AZ for a several months by then. Moved from Lake Elsinore/Corona (Riverside County), CA. Stagecoach Express shuttle van ride back home.
-Visited Universal Studios Hollywood once again, my 'Back to the Future' filming locations tour, drove through Hollywood, drove in Tarzana past my film school (CCH) and apartment (during late 2010-late 2013). Stayed at the Ramada Motel close by the airport. Just a week before my Orlando Florida trip.
September 9th, 2018. (Uploaded in October 2019)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of early morning takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, Arizona. Climb-out to the east, with a left turn to the northeast, ascent above a few clouds, flight attendant announcements after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet. After sunrise, clear and sunny day.
-Awesome views of: Sky Harbor terminals & runway, Papago Park, Camelback Mountain, Scottsdale, 101 loop freeway, Northern Mesa, 202 loop freeway, downtown Phoenix & I-10 freeway in distance, South Mountain in distance, McDowell Mountain Park, Highway 87, Tonto National Forest, Interstate 17 freeway. Late summer, late monsoon season. Just before September 11th.
-Early morning flight up to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, Colorado. To catch connecting flight to Orlando, Florida. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft. PHX to DEN to MCO. PHX-DEN-MCO.
-Part 1 of my long-time-coming return trip to Orlando, Fl and the east coast U.S.A. in general. I hadn't been to the east coast (NY) since 2011, hadn't been to Florida since 2008, hadn't been to Colorado since 2010.
-I visited/stayed with family in Lakeside, Florida. Visited Tampa for very first time (at night). Long awaited/solo return visits to Universal Studios Florida & Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.
September 9th, 2018. (Uploaded in October 2019)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of morning approach and landing into Denver International Airport (DEN). Landing in Denver, Colorado. We passed over the Rocky Mountains (duh), heading east and south of the airport, before turning left to the north, lining up with the runway. Downtown Denver to the west of us in the distance. Touchdown!
-Flight attendant "welcome" announcements. Very quick taxi to the gate. Cloudy and sunny day. Fresh air! Farmland!
-Awesome views of: Rocky Mountains range, Centennial, the entire Denver metropolitan area, Aurora, Buckley Air Force Base, E-470 freeway, Interstate 70 freeway. Late summer, late monsoon season. Just before September 11th.
-Early morning flight up to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, Colorado. To catch connecting flight to Orlando, Florida. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft.
-Part 1 of my long-time-coming return trip to Orlando, Fl and the east coast U.S.A. in general. I hadn't been to the east coast (NY) since 2011, hadn't been to Florida since 2008, hadn't been to Colorado since 2010.
-I visited/stayed with family in Lakeside, Florida. Visited Tampa for very first time (at night). Long awaited/solo return visits to Universal Studios Florida & Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.
September 9th, 2018. (Uploaded in October 2019)
-Window seat/right side/behind the wing POV, of final approach/landing and touchdown at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Landing in Orlando, Florida. Touchdown! Flight attendant "welcome" announcements. Clip is mostly of our taxi to the gate. A very cloudy yet sunny and warm evening.
-Awesome views of: Heavy yet beautiful scattered thunderclouds all around. Orlando Executive Airport, Downtown Orlando, Central Florida metropolitan area, Lake Conway, Roadways 527 & 528.
-A tropical kind of weather/climate with high humidity. Late summer, late monsoon season. Just before September 11th.
-Afternoon connecting flight from Denver, CO to Orlando, Florida. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-800 aircraft. A long day of travel. I originated from home in Phoenix, Arizona.
-Part 2 of my long-time-coming return trip to Orlando, Fl and the east coast U.S.A. in general. I hadn't been to the east coast (NY) since 2011, hadn't been to Florida since 2008, hadn't been to Colorado since 2010.
-I visited/stayed with family in Lakeside, Florida. Visited Tampa for very first time (at night). Long awaited/solo return visits to Universal Studios Florida & Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.
September 15th, 2018. (Uploaded in October 2019)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of takeoff from Orlando International Airport (MCO).
-Flight attendant announcements after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet.
-Awesome views of: Heavy yet beautiful scattered thunderclouds all around. Orlando Executive Airport, Downtown Orlando, Central Florida metropolitan area, Lake Conway, Roadways 527 & 528.
-A tropical kind of weather/climate with high humidity. Late summer, late monsoon season. After the week of September 11th.
-Afternoon flight from Orlando, Florida to Buffalo/Niagara, New York. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
-Back home to Phoenix, Arizona. My first "no plane change" experience. Stepped off the plane for a few minutes in Buffalo, then got back on. A long day of travel.
-Part 3 of my long-time-coming return trip to Orlando, Fl and the east coast U.S.A. in general. I hadn't been to the east coast (NY) since 2011, hadn't been to Florida since 2008, hadn't been to Colorado since 2010.
-I visited/stayed with family in Lakeside, Florida. Visited Tampa for very first time (at night). Long awaited/solo return visits to Universal Studios Florida & Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.
September 15th, 2018. (Uploaded in October 2019)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of approach & landing at Buffalo-Niagara International Airport (BUF). Landing in Buffalo/Niagara, New York. Touchdown!
-Flight attendant "Welcome" announcements and taxi to the gate. Mostly clear & sunny day. Some clouds.
-Awesome views of: Lake Erie, parts of Ontario Canada (Hamilton & Toronto in the distance), Niagara River & Niagara Falls in the distance, Downtown Buffalo, Interstate 90 freeway, highway 33.
-Higher humidity in the Midwest, during the late summer, late monsoon season. After the week of September 11th.
-Afternoon flight from Orlando, Florida to Buffalo/Niagara, New York. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-800 aircraft. A brief stop before continuing on to Phoenix, AZ.
-Back home to Phoenix, Arizona. My first "no plane change" experience. Stepped off the plane for a few minutes in Buffalo, then got back on. A long day of travel!
-Part 3 of my long-time-coming return trip to Orlando, Fl and the east coast U.S.A. in general. I hadn't been to the east coast (NY) since 2011, hadn't been to Florida since 2008.
-I visited/stayed with family in Lakeside, Florida. Visited Tampa for very first time (at night). Long awaited/solo return visits to Universal Studios Florida & Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.
September 15th, 2018. (Uploaded in October 2019)
-Window seat/right side/behind the wing POV, of takeoff from Buffalo-Niagara International Airport (BUF). Buffalo/Niagara, New York. Liftoff! Climb-out, ascent.
-Flight attendant announcements after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet. Mostly clear & sunny day. Some clouds.
-Awesome views of: Lake Erie, parts of Ontario Canada (Hamilton & Toronto in the distance), Niagara River & Niagara Falls in the distance, Downtown Buffalo, Interstate 90 freeway, highway 33.
-Higher humidity in the Midwest, during the late summer, late monsoon season. After the week of September 11th.
-Evening flight to Phoenix, AZ. Originated in Orlando, Florida. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
-Back home to Phoenix, Arizona. My first "no plane change" experience. Stepped off the plane for a few minutes in Buffalo, then got back on. A long day of travel! BUF to PHX. BUF-PHX.
-Part 4 of my long-time-coming return trip to Orlando, Fl and the east coast U.S.A. in general. I hadn't been to the east coast (NY) since 2011, hadn't been to Florida since 2008.
-I visited/stayed with family in Lakeside, Florida. Visited Tampa for very first time (at night). Long awaited/solo return visits to Universal Studios Florida & Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.
September 15th, 2018. (Uploaded in October 2019)
-Window seat/right side/behind the wing POV, of approach & landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Landing in Phoenix, Arizona. Touchdown!
-Flight attendant "Welcome" announcements. Taxi to gate. Mostly clear & sunny day. Some clouds. Just before and during sunset. Beautiful!
-Awesome views of: 202 loop freeway, northern Mesa, 101 loop freeway, Scottsdale, Papago Park, Camelback Mountain.
-Hot and more humid during late summer, late monsoon season. After the week of September 11th.
-Evening flight to Phoenix, AZ. Originated in Orlando, Florida. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
-Back home to Phoenix, Arizona. My first "no plane change" experience. Stepped off the plane for a few minutes in Buffalo, then got back on. A long day of travel! BUF to PHX. BUF-PHX.
-Part 4 of my long-time-coming return trip to Orlando, Fl and the east coast U.S.A. in general. I hadn't been to the east coast (NY) since 2011, hadn't been to Florida since 2008.
-I visited/stayed with family in Lakeside, Florida. Visited Tampa for very first time (at night). Long awaited/solo return visits to Universal Studios Florida & Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.
October 27th, 2018. (Uploaded in November 2019) Happy Halloween!
-Window seat/right side/behind the wing POV, of early morning takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, Arizona. Climb-out to the east, with a left turn to the northeast, ascent above a few clouds, flight attendant announcements after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet. After a beautiful sunrise, clear and sunny day.
-Awesome views of: South Mountain, Interstate 10 freeway, 101 loop freeway, Mesa, 60 freeway, Chandler, Gilbert, PHX Mesa Gateway Airport, Apache Junction, 202 loop freeway, Usery Mountain, Globe. Tonto National Forest. Fall season.
-Early morning nonstop flight over to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) in Chicago, Illinois. To catch connecting flight to Norfolk, Virginia (ORF). Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft. PHX to MDW to ORF, PHX-MDW-ORF.
-Part 1 of my 2nd long-time-coming return trip to the east coast U.S.A. in general. This time: Virginia and South Carolina, with a drive through NC in between. I hadn't been to Norfolk & Portsmouth since the summer of 2008. (Same with Myrtle Beach)
This followed my previous return trip to Florida and the southern east coast (Sept. 2018, first time back since 2008).
*This was my first time back at Chicago Midway since the summer of 2007!! And the Chicago area in general since the summer of 2010.
-I visited/stayed with an old family friend (my mom's dad's side) at her house (full of memories) in Portsmouth, VA. Hadn't been there since '08, hadn't seen her since 2011. Went to the Virginia Air & Space Museum & Virginia Beach Aquarium.
-I drove down to Myrtle Beach, SC. Visited/stayed with another old relative (one of my mom's cousins, on grandma's side) at her house. She's retired, originally from Long Island, New York. Went to the Late Night Webshow live recording, Atlantic coast & Pier, Gay Dolphin souvenir store, stayed in for Halloween night.
October 27th, 2018. (Uploaded in November 2019) Happy Halloween!
-Window seat/right side/behind the wing POV, of approach and landing at Chicago's Midway Airport (MDW) in Chicago, Illinois. Decent through some scattered clouds, arrival from the southeast. Touchdown!
-Flight attendant "Welcome" announcements, taxi to the gate. Cloudy and overcast day.
-Awesome views of: rural Illinois, northwest Indiana, Lake Michigan, Downtown Chicago. Fall season, cooler weather.
-Early morning nonstop flight over to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) in Chicago, Illinois. To catch connecting flight to Norfolk, Virginia (ORF). Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft. PHX to MDW to ORF, PHX-MDW-ORF.
-Part 1 of my 2nd long-time-coming return trip to the east coast U.S.A. in general. This time: Virginia and South Carolina, with a drive through NC in between. I hadn't been to Norfolk & Portsmouth since the summer of 2008. (Same with Myrtle Beach)
This followed my previous return trip to Florida and the southern east coast (Sept. 2018, first time back since 2008).
*This was my first time back at Chicago Midway since the summer of 2007!! And the Chicago area in general since the summer of 2010.
-I visited/stayed with an old family friend (my mom's dad's side) at her house (full of memories) in Portsmouth, VA. Hadn't been there since '08, hadn't seen her since 2011. Went to the Virginia Air & Space Museum & Virginia Beach Aquarium.
-I drove down to Myrtle Beach, SC. Visited/stayed with another old relative (one of my mom's cousins, on grandma's side) at her house. She's retired, originally from Long Island, New York. Went to the Late Night Webshow live recording, Atlantic coast & Pier, Gay Dolphin souvenir store, stayed in for Halloween night.
October 27th, 2018. (Uploaded in November 2019) Happy Halloween!
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of takeoff from Chicago's Midway Airport (MDW) in Chicago, Illinois. Liftoff! Up through the heavy clouds, left turns around toward the east.
-Flight attendant announcement after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet. Cloudy and overcast day.
-Awesome views of (under the clouds): rural northeast Illinois, northwest Indiana, Lake Michigan, Downtown Chicago. Fall season, cooler weather.
-Afternoon connecting flight to Norfolk, Virginia (ORF). Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft. PHX to MDW to ORF, PHX-MDW-ORF.
-Part 2 of my 2nd long-time-coming return trip to the east coast U.S.A. in general. This time: Virginia and South Carolina, with a drive through NC in between. I hadn't been to Norfolk & Portsmouth since the summer of 2008. (Same with Myrtle Beach)
This followed my previous return trip to Florida and the southern east coast (Sept. 2018, first time back since 2008).
*This was my first time back at Chicago Midway since the summer of 2007!! And the Chicago area in general since the summer of 2010.
-I visited/stayed with an old family friend (my mom's dad's side) at her house (full of memories) in Portsmouth, VA. Hadn't been there since '08, hadn't seen her since 2011. Went to the Virginia Air & Space Museum & Virginia Beach Aquarium.
-I drove down to Myrtle Beach, SC. Visited/stayed with another old relative (one of my mom's cousins, on grandma's side) at her house. She's retired, originally from Long Island, New York. Went to the Late Night Webshow live recording, Atlantic coast, beach and Pier, Gay Dolphin souvenir store, stayed in for Halloween night.
October 27th, 2018. (Uploaded in November 2019) Happy Halloween!
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of approach & landing at Norfolk International Airport (ORF) in Norfolk, Virginia. Touchdown!
-Flight attendant "Welcome" announcement, taxi to the gate. Cloudy and overcast day. Evening arrival.
-Awesome views of (under the clouds): Williamsburg in the distance, Hampton Roads, Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay, Cape Charles, Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Virginia Beach.
-Afternoon connecting flight to Norfolk, Virginia (ORF). Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft. PHX to MDW to ORF, PHX-MDW-ORF.
-Part 2 of my 2nd long-time-coming return trip to the east coast U.S.A. in general. This time: Virginia and South Carolina, with a drive through NC in between. I hadn't been to Norfolk & Portsmouth since the summer of 2008. (Same with Myrtle Beach)
This followed my previous return trip to Florida and the southern east coast (Sept. 2018, first time back since 2008).
*This was my first time back at Chicago Midway since the summer of 2007!! And the Chicago area in general since the summer of 2010.
-I visited/stayed with an old family friend (my mom's dad's side) at her house (full of memories) in Portsmouth, VA. Hadn't been there since '08, hadn't seen her since 2011. Went to the Virginia Air & Space Museum & Virginia Beach Aquarium.
-I drove down to Myrtle Beach, SC. Visited/stayed with another old relative (one of my mom's cousins, on grandma's side) at her house. She's retired, originally from Long Island, New York. Went to the Late Night Webshow live recording, Atlantic coast, beach and Pier, Gay Dolphin souvenir store, stayed in for Halloween night.
November 2nd, 2018. After Halloween! (Uploaded in November 2019)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of takeoff from Charleston International Airport (CHS) in Charleston, South Carolina. Liftoff! Up through the clouds, right turns west toward the bible belt states.
-Flight attendant announcement after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet. Cloudy and overcast day.
-Awesome views of: Atlantic Ocean, Charleston area,
-Morning flight to Houston Hobby (HOU) in Houston, Texas. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft. To catch connecting flight to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX). CHS to HOU to PHX. CHS-HOU-PHX.
-Part 3 of my 2nd long-time-coming return trip to the east coast U.S.A. in general. This time: Virginia and South Carolina, with a drive through NC in between. I hadn't been to Norfolk & Portsmouth since the summer of 2008. (Same with Myrtle Beach)
This followed my previous return trip to Florida and the southern east coast (Sept. 2018, first time back since 2008).
*This was my first time ever in both Charleston, SC and Houston, TX.
-My return trip home to Phoenix, Arizona.
-I visited/stayed with an old family friend (my mom's dad's side) at her house (full of memories) in Portsmouth, VA. Hadn't been there since '08, hadn't seen her since 2011. Went to the Virginia Air & Space Museum & Virginia Beach Aquarium.
-I drove down to Myrtle Beach, SC. Visited/stayed with another old relative (one of my mom's cousins, on grandma's side) at her house. She's retired, originally from Long Island, New York. Went to the Late Night Webshow live recording, Atlantic coast, beach and Pier, Gay Dolphin souvenir store, stayed in for Halloween night.
November 2nd, 2018. After Halloween! (Uploaded in November 2019)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of landing at Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, Texas. Touchdown!
-Flight attendant "Welcome" announcement and taxi to the gate. Warm, clear and sunny day.
-Awesome views of: Louisiana in distance, Galveston, Gulf of Mexico, Interstate 45 freeway, Houston Metropolitan area/suburbs & Downtown Houston.
-Morning flight to Houston Hobby (HOU) in Houston, Texas. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft. To catch connecting flight to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX). CHS to HOU to PHX. CHS-HOU-PHX.
-Part 3 of my 2nd long-time-coming return trip to the east coast U.S.A. in general. This time: Virginia and South Carolina, with a drive through NC in between. I hadn't been to Norfolk & Portsmouth since the summer of 2008. (Same with Myrtle Beach)
This followed my previous return trip to Florida and the southern east coast (Sept. 2018, first time back since 2008).
*This was my first time ever in both Charleston, SC and Houston, TX.
-My return trip home to Phoenix, Arizona.
-I visited/stayed with an old family friend (my mom's dad's side) at her house (full of memories) in Portsmouth, VA. Hadn't been there since '08, hadn't seen her since 2011. Went to the Virginia Air & Space Museum & Virginia Beach Aquarium.
-I drove down to Myrtle Beach, SC. Visited/stayed with another old relative (one of my mom's cousins, on grandma's side) at her house. She's retired, originally from Long Island, New York. Went to the Late Night Webshow live recording, Atlantic coast, beach and Pier, Gay Dolphin souvenir store, stayed in for Halloween night.
November 2nd, 2018. After Halloween! (Uploaded in November 2019)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of takeoff from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, Texas.
Liftoff! Ascent with left turns west toward San Antonio, TX and beyond.
-Flight attendant announcement after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet. Warm, clear and sunny day.
-Awesome views of: Galveston Bay, Interstate 45 freeway, Houston Metropolitan area/suburbs, Downtown Houston.
-Afternoon connecting flight, home to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX). CHS to HOU to PHX. CHS-HOU-PHX. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700.
-Part 4 of my 2nd long-time-coming return trip to the east coast U.S.A. in general. This time: Virginia and South Carolina, with a drive through NC in between. I hadn't been to Norfolk & Portsmouth since the summer of 2008. (Same with Myrtle Beach)
This followed my previous return trip to Florida and the southern east coast (Sept. 2018, first time back since 2008).
*This was my first time ever in both Charleston, SC and Houston, TX.
-My return trip home to Phoenix, Arizona.
-I visited/stayed with an old family friend (my mom's dad's side) at her house (full of memories) in Portsmouth, VA. Hadn't been there since '08, hadn't seen her since 2011. Went to the Virginia Air & Space Museum & Virginia Beach Aquarium.
-I drove down to Myrtle Beach, SC. Visited/stayed with another old relative (one of my mom's cousins, on grandma's side) at her house. She's retired, originally from Long Island, New York. Went to the Late Night Webshow live recording, Atlantic coast, beach and Pier, Gay Dolphin souvenir store, stayed in for Halloween night.
November 2nd, 2018. After Halloween! (Uploaded in November 2019)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, Arizona. Final approach. Touchdown!
-Flight attendant "Welcome" announcement and taxi to the gate. Clear, warm and sunny day.
-Awesome views of: Mesa, Gilbert, 60 freeway, Chandler, 101 loop freeway, South Mountain in distance, Tempe & ASU campus, Salt River.
-Afternoon connecting flight, home to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX). CHS to HOU to PHX. CHS-HOU-PHX. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700.
-Part 4 of my 2nd long-time-coming return trip to the east coast U.S.A. in general. This time: Virginia and South Carolina, with a drive through NC in between. I hadn't been to Norfolk & Portsmouth since the summer of 2008. (Same with Myrtle Beach)
This followed my previous return trip to Florida and the southern east coast (Sept. 2018, first time back since 2008).
*This was my first time ever in both Charleston, SC and Houston, TX.
-My return trip home to Phoenix, Arizona.
-I visited/stayed with an old family friend (my mom's dad's side) at her house (full of memories) in Portsmouth, VA. Hadn't been there since '08, hadn't seen her since 2011. Went to the Virginia Air & Space Museum & Virginia Beach Aquarium.
-I drove down to Myrtle Beach, SC. Visited/stayed with another old relative (one of my mom's cousins, on grandma's side) at her house. She's retired, originally from Long Island, New York. Went to the Late Night Webshow live recording, Atlantic coast, beach and Pier, Gay Dolphin souvenir store, stayed in for Halloween night.
November 20th, 2018. Happy Thanksgiving! (Uploaded in January 2020)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, Arizona. Liftoff! Ascent.
-Flight attendant announcement once surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet. At first, a mostly clear, warm and sunny day, with some clouds. In Louisville, it was very cloudy and much colder.
-Awesome views of: Sky Habor terminals, Salt River, Camelback Mountain, Scottsdale, 101 loop Freeway, 202 loop Freeway, Northern Mesa, Highway 87, Tonto National Forest, Saquaro Lake, Canyon Lake, Roosevelt Lake & Roosevelt Dam.
-Morning flight: Phoenix, AZ to Louisville, KY. PHX to SDF. PHX-SDF. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-800.
-My long time coming return trip to Indiana, and visit with mom's side of family, that I hadn't seen in almost a decade. Some relatives I finally met for the first time. i officially joined them at their annual Thanksgiving holiday family gathering.
-I also took a solo day trip down to Mammoth Caves in Kentucky.
November 20th, 2018. Happy Thanksgiving! (Uploaded in January 2020)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of approach & landing at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Louisville, Kentucky. Touchdown!!
-Flight attendant "Welcome" announcement, taxi to the gate. At first in AZ was a mostly clear, warm and sunny day, with some clouds. In Louisville, it was very cloudy and much colder.
-Awesome views of: southern Indiana to the north, Ohio River & several bridges, downtown Louisville, Kentucky Kingdom theme park, SDF runways/terminals/UPS planes.
-Morning/midday flight: Phoenix, AZ to Louisville, KY. PHX to SDF. PHX-SDF. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-800.
-My long time coming return trip to Indiana, and visit with mom's side of family, that I hadn't seen in almost a decade. Some relatives I finally met for the first time. I officially joined them at their annual Thanksgiving holiday family gathering.
-I also took a solo day trip down to Mammoth Caves in Kentucky.