We just arrived in Montreal, Canada. The flight from Paris was pleasant enough, as transatlantic flights go. We have about 1 1/2 hours to wait for our final flight home to the NYC area. Right now it is 11:20 pm in Paris (5:20 pm in Montreal), but it feels much earlier because I have yet to take my evening meds. I won't until just before we reach our destination.

It was a dream upon arrival in Montreal for our connection to the US. It couldn't have been easier and with more respect from the airport officials! Thank you, Canada! I don't think the flight will have many people on it at all. Our flight from Paris was maybe max 50% full. Hubby said 30%. It was a dream liner 787, so was overall pleasant because of that, too. Air Canada. Sorry to say that a US airline likely would have sucked, in comparison. Just stating the facts. Sure would be nice if that changed!

When I check in next, I will be home. I'm hoping our home airport is much friendlier than usual since few international flights are coming in. It should be much better coming from Canada instead of Europe or elsewhere.

It seems that my neck and back feel much better as long as I am sitting in a decent chair for a while. The worst is after a night's sleep in a bed (horizontally) . It hasn't mattered which bed (Brno, my sister-in-law's, Paris). I'll see if my home bed is better. If it worsens because of it, I might sleep in the recliner the next night.

Christina, I feel the same about stairs. Luckily, the house we're renting in Brno has fewer than others. There is also a bedroom on the ground floor with the kitchen and a bathroom. Glad Steve is getting better and better!