Travels in a Tin Can

'I'm a Texan, we know about removing boots'. And then laughing as Emma
nearly fell over whilst trying to follow his guidance.
Once eventually removed and x-rayed to confirm their absence of trick
knives or explosives, the boots were returned for the equally challenging
process of putting them back on. During these struggles the female security
officer helpfully pointed out, 'Look, that old man has got his back on quicker
than you.'
Still, humiliating is much better than scary as airport experiences go.
Once shod we were able to board our flight for San Francisco and the
start of our true ‘Travels in a Tin Can’.