Ah, the Glories of Traveling

Day 1-
Travel Day- It started at 4:45 AM when my great friend Kurt picked me up to take me to the airport. He was actually the airport shuttle for his brother and sister-in-law, I was just a stowaway. I made a deal I would tag along for the 6 AM drop off (1.5 hr before my flight) then take him to breakfast. All were happy!

I was excited because I had a direct flight to San Francisco!

I was duped. First a young couple sat in the row behind me with an infant. I cringed. Then to my left another couple joined us with a 2 year old. A bigger cringe! But I thought it would be the infant that would cry over the pressure in her ears, but no she slept through the whole trip then quietly played as we landed. The one to my left- another story. He was all smiles and said hello to anyone that would look his way. Then about half through my uncomfortable sleep- it started-a wailing that shook me from my stupor and it did not stop.

Airplanes do not afford much space, but when I awoke from my second attempt for a nap- there was a butt pushed up in my face as the owner of this butt waited in line for the restroom. I guess I should just be grateful that there was not an odor that was associated with it.

Well, my 9:45 bus to the airport is calling. Next post from Japan!!!