When I book on my own, I’ll often try Delta first, as I like how their points system works. Because I fly with them a lot, I get a lot of perks. For example, I’m allowed to bring extra suitcases without extra fees, and when higher-class seats are available, I’ll often get automatically bumped up on national flights. These loyalty programs are fantastic, and they work with other companies, such as car rental companies, so you can merge points to get higher status and accumulate more points faster.
I love how the artwork and motif of an airport reflects the culture of the local city. For this particular trip, my husband and I flew into Indiana and flew out of Kentucky. In the Indianapolis airport, the gate area was decorated with cars (think Indy 500), and the Kentucky airport displayed models and portraits of horses (think Kentucky Derby).
I always try to see the local culture and iconic sights. So, after picking up a rental car, we drove straight to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I had booked a tour weeks in advance to make sure we were able to get in. (During these turbulent times, with Covid restrictions being imposed on a somewhat ad hoc basis, you always need to check ahead while planning your itinerary.) We took a tour of the Speedway grounds and the racetrack, which is full of history. Our tour guide told us that he had personally attended the Indy 500 race every year for the past 38 years! We also saw the preparations for the upcoming Indy 500, which usually runs during Memorial Day weekend.
There were no kosher options for our afternoon in Indianapolis, so I had prepared a picnic lunch of tuna sandwiches. Since I really dislike soggy bread, I prepare little containers of all the condiments and the protein filling and assemble them fresh right before we eat. I love the new Tuscanini tuna in the jars. I drained off some oil and added a little mayo packet (which I picked up at the airport) and mashed it right on the spot before we ate.
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