Finally - leaving hotel for the airport in 3 hours. Hotel personnel will walk me to the check-in counter. I assume everyone else had this same service. Still many hours to Houston but let the journey begin.
And Pat, I don't know anything about hotels in India but if you return you should consider the Taj Palace in Delhi. I have never had such personnel service in my life and it had nothing to with being a Regent guest. These people are simply the best. Many have sent me personal notes of farewell. Absolutely amazing.