Rabbit, rabbit!
Today was one of those few times when we didn't have to be at the airport at the crack od dawn. So disappointed to see that the Pirates had lost the game 11-1 and also the hopes of the division title. Now we just have to stay ahead of those pesky Cubbies.
We opted to take a taxi to the airport rather than dealing with the public bus and the luggage. What a busy place. We thought we were early, but it took nearly an hour to check baggage, clear passport control, and then security. Why is it that I always get the passport examiner who has the proverbial pole up a rear orifice? He looked at every single page twice.
Did have time for a muffin and coffee before departure. Maureen, Tom, and Peggie were also to be on the same flight, but we didn't see them anywhere near the gate. Boarding took much longer than expected due to heightened security requirements today. They were pulling 1 out of 10 from line and questioning them. We escaped that.
Although we were booked on US Airways, the plane was part of the American fleet. Pleasntly surprised that the legroom was really comfortable. There were USB connectors, but they didn't charge the iPad. Glad i had bought my Mophie.
Service was excellent. They served a hot meal with a couple of glasses of wine. The attendants came around a numbr of times with water. A couple of hours after lunch, they brought some ice cream and then an hour later, pretzels and more water. Finally, about an hour before landing a black bean empanada and a piece of chocolate spomge cake. The empanada was pretty terrible, but other than that the food options were decent.
It's about a 9 hour flight over the ocean so a good time to catch up on the blogging. Really had no time in München to do so. Also watched Far from the Madding Crowd and Wolf Hall, 1&2.
Actually got to Philly about an hour early. The pilot said there were good tail winds instead of the usual head winds. Then we had a 5 hour layover. Well, make that 5 1/2 hour due to the delay because the crew didn't show up on time. How do you not go to your job on time?
Choppy flight to Pittsburgh, but short. Got off the plane and the Steelers were up 20-7 over the Ratbirds. By the time we got to Mars, it was in overtime. Then the loss. Good that I wasn't home or the Dammit Doll would have been flying around the room.
Off to bed with memories of a wonderful time in Deutschland.
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