After a (very) few days visiting friends and family in Montana, I headed South to do the same in California and Arizona. I also spent time doing some pet sits in Arizona (thank you, Trusted Housesitters!). How could you not love these sweeties?
Trusted Housesitters is a great organization that matches travelers with pet parents to the advantage of both. I spent a quiet Thanksgiving with two labradoodles and Polly.
When I got on my connecting flight from New Zealand in Los Angeles, the flight attendants surprised me with a plaque and a goodie bag to recognize my Million Miles with Delta Air Lines. It only took me 38 years! I didn’t pay for most of those miles-I spent over twenty years traveling for work almost every week!
Tomorrow begins the next big adventure. ANTARCTICA! First a flight to Buenos Aires to board the ship for my cruise.
Travels with Billie 
I love your life! It sounds delightful, peaceful to be able to spend time relaxing with the sweet animals after all your adventures. What an accomplishment with one million miles on Delta; we’re glad it was recognized.
Merry Christmas, Billie! Blessed 2026!
Fondly, Mike and Karen McClain from your last tour.