Made it to Mumbai! !! Flights were tight but no troubles. Heidi was able to sleep great on the flights - I did my usual head bob/ wake up routine but got a little sleep. I was showing Heidi the picture of the birthday cake that mom had made me with the huge mountain on top when one of the flight attendants came along and commented on it. She was amazed at first that Kara's and my birthday was the same day and also amazed at the cake. Then she asked when the birthday was. It was 2355 at the time so I said, "I guess its in five minutes! " Next thing I knew she was back to my seat with some expensive chocolate and a glass of champagne! In a real glass even! She said " hey it only happens once a year, you deserve it!" Then got here to hotel and checked in with passports. After showering and getting ourselves ready to turn in the phone rang. Heidi answered and said "its for you". It was the owner of the hotel calling to wish me happy birthday! Said he was going over our paperwork and said " its shelley's birthday!" so had to call. So funny. Catching a few winks now and then looking around city some when we get up. Heading to Kathmandu to tonight! !
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
3. London calling.....waiting for Mumbai....
" There are no foreign lands. It is only the traveler who is foreign. " - Robert Louis Stevenson
Toothpicks remain firmly braced in the eyelids. The flight from Boston was not only an hour late scheduled to leave but then another 45 minutes on the tarmac waiting in the "queue". Needless to say our very comfortable 3 hour layover became a hurried foot race through the London heathrow airport. Made the connection and am now on route to Mumbai. Sitting beside a lovely Indian lady from Mumbai. She has sweetly lent me her magazine and then seconds later tore a piece off of the poor airline attendants for bringing her husband a Muslim meal instead of a Hindu meal. (insert Indian accent here) "such terrible service!! Never again! Virgin airlines always good before, not now! How to deal??" She thanked me profusely when I fixed the volume on her movie, grasping my hand and telling me I was such a good girl. Then admits in the next sentence that her voice is quite hoarse from her sore throat,then hacks and coughs for effect. The nurse in me wants to grab my hand sanitizer from my purse immediately. Nine hours on this flight and then hopefully a good shower in the hotel in Mumbai. Can't publish this now as no wifi so will when I can. Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement everyone. Mom, I am fine. Don't worry. Two wasted sentences. :-)
Toothpicks remain firmly braced in the eyelids. The flight from Boston was not only an hour late scheduled to leave but then another 45 minutes on the tarmac waiting in the "queue". Needless to say our very comfortable 3 hour layover became a hurried foot race through the London heathrow airport. Made the connection and am now on route to Mumbai. Sitting beside a lovely Indian lady from Mumbai. She has sweetly lent me her magazine and then seconds later tore a piece off of the poor airline attendants for bringing her husband a Muslim meal instead of a Hindu meal. (insert Indian accent here) "such terrible service!! Never again! Virgin airlines always good before, not now! How to deal??" She thanked me profusely when I fixed the volume on her movie, grasping my hand and telling me I was such a good girl. Then admits in the next sentence that her voice is quite hoarse from her sore throat,then hacks and coughs for effect. The nurse in me wants to grab my hand sanitizer from my purse immediately. Nine hours on this flight and then hopefully a good shower in the hotel in Mumbai. Can't publish this now as no wifi so will when I can. Thanks for all the kind words and encouragement everyone. Mom, I am fine. Don't worry. Two wasted sentences. :-)
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
2.Cars, buses, and airplanes.....hopefully. ...
Finally! Didn't think the day would ever arrive! After a sleepless night, one of those ones where there is so much coursing through your brain that you know you just might as well get up and get the toothpicks out, left the house at 0530 and met my Kara for breakfast. After a fine meal at mcdonalds, headed out in the wind and rain. Sandy did her best to dissuade us, and boy, the torrential rain at times was scary, but my parents raised a stubborn girl. Each will say its from the other side of the family. Pretty sure got equal shares from both. Being stubborn has gotten me through a lot in life and I'm sure it will continue.
On the bus to Boston right now. Flight has been delayed an hour but we had 3 hours in London for layover so fingers crossed. They are playing the latest movies on this bus - Mrs Doubtfire. Will be happy to get on the plane and have this part behind us. Will try and update again soon.
On the bus to Boston right now. Flight has been delayed an hour but we had 3 hours in London for layover so fingers crossed. They are playing the latest movies on this bus - Mrs Doubtfire. Will be happy to get on the plane and have this part behind us. Will try and update again soon.
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