10/24/10

In Transit

I am here, and settling into life in Norway- thank god.

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Traveling is grueling no matter what; taking planes across the ocean is draining on the best of days- but my journey saw me on three planes, in three airports- waiting for a total of eight hours, two in Vancouver and six in Amsterdam. Which would have been fine, but I was lugging around a computer, duty free liquor weighing no less than 20 lbs AND my purse.

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I was cursing my computer the whole time because it was completely and utterly useless to me on the journey, as EVERY. SINGLE. AIRPORT was without free wireless- ah, the perils of no credit card. And I cannot be certain whether it was the short hair- contrasted against the long braids in my passport picture- my red sleepy eyes or the fact that my scent preceded me- another peril of long journeys- but I was “randomly” selected, not once, not twice but three times for a routine pat down- the last round being the most intimate; but you won’t catch me complaining as it is probably the only action I will see while I’m here. Thanks for the love customs;)

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And as if that wasn’t enough, the airline lost my luggage, which I was told- after the fact- is a part of the deal when flying KLM out of Amsterdam. But they did give me a “care package” with a flimsy brush, a toothbrush and an XXL men’s t-shirt; thanks KLM (said with complete and utter sarcasm).

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But despite it all- the long delays, the 40lb carry-on, the frisky security and the lost luggage- I’m here!

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8 comments:

  1. sounds like an exhausting trip... hope you can settle down and relax a bit... and then go explore and tae some pictures!
    oxo

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  2. I have been relaxing all weekend, and brunching with my cousin and her hoard of mom friends. I plan on taking in museums, art galleries and cool cafes! I can't wait to share:)

    xoxo
    bianca

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  3. dude! I am huge believer in free wireless at all airports as well! have fun darling!

    xoxo Bardot in Blue

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  4. Moi aussi Bardot...hopefully the airport people will come to that realization soon!

    xoxo
    bianca

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  5. Oh Bianca! I am so sorry. I hope they find your luggage, I would be heartbroken to loose my clothes, ack! I hope your stay is amazing!

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  6. I, thankfully, got my things 24 hours later; and not a moment too soon, Kassandra!

    xoxo
    Bianca

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  7. WOW!!! What an exciting time I am sure you are having. Please take tunes of pictures of all the cool people you meet and the amazing places you eat.

    Cheers,

    http://kdrsblogs.blogspot.com

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  8. Oh my. What a journey. You're a trooper, for sure! And, btw, KLM lost my luggage flying into Amsterdam. I had to go and search out a room of luggage myself. No phone call when they found it. No sir.

    What a darling baby!!! Enjoy every moment!

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