I am close to getting myself psyched up for our flight to Rome. I can get claustrophobic at times, but, have been practicing getting into what I call "endurance mode". That is where I find my "happy place", a visualization technique. I then slow down my breathing and my heart beat while blocking out distracting sounds. I'll be ready come June 20th! Our first leg is from Los Angeles to New York, 5 plus hours. I never thought I would say that," that is the easy part!" We (Bertha and RJ) will have about a 2 hour lay over before leaving NY for Rome about an 8 plus hour flight. My sister, Yvonne, is flying from Ontario Airport to Atlanta, GA. then on to Rome, by herself. She is saving about $600.00 by doing it this
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