Seeking Sunshine

It's been 5 years. If you want to get technical, it's been 5 years, 4 months, and some-odd days.

Since what, you ask?

Since I have made my glorious return to the beautiful, sunny, warm, tropical island of Maui.

And now, in less than 48 hours, I'll be back. To say I'm excited would be a bit of an understatement. Am I upset at leaving the gray, windy, rainy, 54 degree Seattle weather that I am currently enjoying? Not a bit. I love fall. But we all need a break from the bleakness of the impending winter season every once in a while, right?

So, I will soon be leaving on a jet plane for one of my favorite vacation spots. I will be tanning, swimming, snorkeling, boogie boarding, relaxing, playing shuffle board, hiking, biking, consuming hula pie, and taking a zip-line trip above Haleakala. So excited!

However, I am NOT looking forward to the fare airlines refer to as....food. I honestly am holding back a shudder right now. Okay, I lied. I'm not holding it back, but am convulsing at the thought of what is going to be offered to me on the flight. Here is a look at the menu I am so fortunate to select from:

To Begin:
Tossed Greens, Corn, Shredded Parmesan, Cherry Tomato and Caesar Dressing

Entrées:
Fajita Chicken Casserole
- OR -
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
-OR-
Turkey and Cheese Sandwich on a Kaiser Bun with Chips and Cookie

And After All:
Cookies

I don't want to even guess what the fajita chicken casserole contains...definitely brown bagging it! Just for the sake of comparison, here is a look at the menu for first class (same flight):

A Choice of Three of the Following Five Entrees will be Available for You
- Tomato Mozzarella Salad: Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Tomato Salad with Pine Nuts and Calamata
Olives
- Tandoori Chicken: Chicken Tandoori Served with a Buttery Tomato Sauce and Sultana
Basmati Rice
- Spinach and Feta Roulade: Spinach and Feta Cheese-Filled Roasted Eggplant Roulade with
Sauce Pomodoro and Crispy Fried Risotto Marble
- Hawaiian Crabcake: Sautéed Hawaiian Crabcake with a Maui Gold Pineapple Salsa
- Fruit and Cheese Plate: Extra Sharp Cheddar, Gouda and Goat Cheese, Grapes and
Walnuts

And After All:
Caramel Macchiato

Why can't I fly first class? Oh, right. I'm poor. :)

I definitely feel like airplane food has gotten continuously worse in the past few years. I mean, part of the fun of flying used to be the experience of eating the food. And, it may never have been mouthwatering delicious, but it was decent. I remember having actual silverware to eat with. Now it is flimsy plastic forks and spoons that bend when you poke your chicken or meatball. And you expect me to eat with that?

I guess I miss the "good 'ol days". Am I really that old?

Well...despite the unsavory foods being offered, I will still order something. And I will attempt to swallow it. But, I make no promises!