Sluggish Luggage

With an overnight stay in Atlanta, we were required to retrieve our checked bags. We located the carousel and discovered that only one bag had arrived. Passengers came and went, as did several other flights, until we were the only ones left. 'Round and 'round the carousel went, so empty and so lonely. The baggage assistants were kind and attentive and, for the most part, blood pressure levels stayed within safe limits. We were given hope that the missing bag may still arrive although they were not sure if the bag was actually at the airport, still in Arkansas, or perhaps on an early flight to Guatemala. At the start of an international trip, lost luggage can be quite a disadvantage. As a consolation for the inconvenience we were presented with two mini overnight bags filled with toiletries and necessities for bagless and weary travelers. Notable items included a miniature tube of Colgate that looked like an exact replica of a full sized tube yet it was so small it seemed more like a prop to the Barbie Vacation House Playset. The kit also contained what appeared to be a roll of gauze yet to our surprise unfolded into a large T-shirt, albeit paper thin and virtually transparent. There was some debate as to whether it was actually a shirt or some fancy mosquito netting sporting the Delta logo. The goodie bag momentarily distracted us from our plight but soon we found ourselves staring once more at the empty carousel. We contemplated various scenarios and looked at different options before withdrawing for a snack. We lingered for about an hour then revisited baggage claim once more before making our way to the hotel. The bag was found! It was now okay to exhale.