What better way to spend a 2-week off from work than to go to a far place. Manila to US is far enough, right? This was a perfect solution. Take my luggage out, pack my stuff and just head off to the airport. I got out of the country just a few hours before the typhoon hit Manila. Wo-ow! This must be a good sign.
Manila to Nagoya was a smooth trip. 4 hours. I have to say the food really turned me off. I didn't like it at all. Not that I ever liked plane food. But really, if you've tasted Singapore Airlines food, everything else falls poor 2nd. So I just settled for coffee, and started reading my book. Got The Historian ready for the trip.
Nagoya Airport was so nice. Of course, anything that drowns me in a pool of Hello Kitty stuff is just sweeeet! But first things first. I had enough layover time in my hands. The next flight will definitely be an agony to my derriere and my nicotine craving. I needed a puff...Hmm...smoking lounge...nu ni nu... hmm.. there!! Finally, I waited for boarding with a smile.
Nagoya to Detroit took forever. Around 13 hours. I slept for most of the trip. Why wouldn't I? So-so food, so-so movies, there's no complimentary wine. What better activity could beat sleep? Good thing I'm not a difficult snoozer. I can practically sleep with my feet up. Hehe!
Detroit Airport was so cool! Huge I must say. It challenged my sense of direction. OK, pardon this Asian, not used to airports with Express Tram inside! Doh! Crazy but way cool! Oh, get this, I didn't get lost. Yahoo! I guess it's the traveler soul in me. Found the tram, found the gate. Thank you very much. =)
Detroit to Dallas. This nice lady was guarding the boarding. Isn't it just a small plane that we're riding? Hmm.. makes me wonder... as planes get smaller, the attendants get really big? Why? Does this have something to do with the new rules on baggage weight allowance? Heavier attendants, therefore, passengers' baggage weight allowed should be lighter. Hmm.. Could be. This lady's practically the biggest flight attendant I've ever seen. Oh well, who cares, right? As long as I can pass by the aisle side by side with her (or back to back would be more possible, I guess) & the plane takes off, no problemo. 2.5 hours or so. Snooze... Oh we've landed!
Yeehaw!! Howdy Texas!!
Next post...My 2-week, tummy filling, weight-gaining, heat-enduring Texas vacation. =)
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