Donna finally made it to Charleston (Thursday, January 18, 2024)

Donna was supposed to join us on our connecting flight out of Nashville. But her flight left New Orleans late due to the loudspeaker at the back of the plane needing to be fixed by a guy who was at home and had to be called to the airport. She was stranded in Nashville for 8 hours. Meanwhile, her luggage flew to Baltimore, then to Charleston, arriving 5 hours before she did. We decided king cake and wine were the perfect ways to carb load before Saturday's half marathon.

Seconds after this photo, we dug in. Mardi Gras festivities started January 6 and will culminate on Mardi Gras Day, February 13 this year.

 Ah, how things have changed since I lived in NOLA (1966-1871).  We knew there was a plastic baby in the cake; no warning necessary. Can't say I've heard of many people choking on the baby.