Syttende Mai

Today is Norwegian Independence Day, and the first day of my big trip to Africa.  The first stop on the 40 hour journey to the other side of the world was SeaTac airport.  The security lines at 5:15AM were as bad as I have ever seen them. (where are all of these people going?!)  The small amount of money and time I invested in getting a TSA-Pre clearance paid for itself in spades this morning.  My Luggage is checked.  Boarding passes in hand. Next stop:  SFO!