Flying to Dallas

We had to get up early as we needed to catch the 8:15 shuttle to the airport, but at least that meant we could have more pancakes as we printed off our flight details. We found that Roger had dropped Mae's jumper (that she'd left in the park) off at reception so we collected it before heading off. The shuttle, check in and flight all went quite smoothly and we arrived in Dallas at around 2pm where we met Mario from Alaska and his brother Roberto (Tobe) who we would be staying with. We just about had time to settle in and meet the rest of Tobe's family before we were heading out for the pre pre party for the Dallas Bachata Festival which oddly was held in a Greek restaurant. It was quite busy although the 2 lessons started about an hour late as people were slow to show up. I had some good dances, however Mae found that she mostly got asked by beginners as people once again tended to stick in their groups. We left here at closing time which was 2am and headed back to Tobe's house for some sleep but not before making a stop at IHOP for some late night all you can eat pancakes, NOM!!! and a proper catch up with Mario.