Elma
A couple of years ago someone in my extended family observed that the path of totality of the April 8, 2024 eclipse went right over our family farm in northwestern New York State. Initially there was a lot of interest, but life happens. Who would have thought that teenagers would object to missing school? So it was going to be a small group that gathered on the day.
I made my travel arrangements months ago. I am an experienced traveler. I have been on 6 continents. April 7, 2024 was THE WORST TRAVEL EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD!!! I wrote a long rant on the evils of Delta Airlines, but I decided that you did not need to be subjected to it. I spent a very long time at an airport that I had no intention of going anywhere near. It may be new and cleaner than it was the last time I passed through, but it is still a horrible place. We will now attempt to return to a Zen like state of calm to tell you about the rest of the experience.