No, I am not in Africa yet.  But, I did get to Chicago.  The sequester did not slow me down.  But Chicago is dreary and rainy.  However, there was an advantage to spening the extra for a Club World (Business Class) seat.  In the busy and dreary O'Hare is an oasis called the Galleries, a lounge for Business Class patrons.  Excellent food, all the wine you can drink, and a quiet place to tend to the internet.  Besides a salad I had a delicious Apple walnut raison desert.  And friendly people.

An hour before my BA flight to London.  Will I be able to stay awake for the airline meal?