....A Flurry of First....

First time seeing an oceanic oil spill from an altitude of 39,000 feet.

First time on a plane in which the pilot threatened to make an unscheduled stop (Kingston, Jamaica) due to some unruly and “spirited” customers in the back.

First time a flight attendant gave me a to-go bag filled with a can of tonic and 2 mini-bottles of gin.

--Panama City