We arrived on time at SFO, we checked in our luggage without additional fees (even though each of our 4 bags exceeded the 50 lb. limit...), sped through security hassle free and made it to our gate after leaving Pops and Marian in only 20 minutes. Unfortunately... the weather had other plans. Due to the GIGANTIC storm (see crazy sized rain in the background above) all planes were grounded at SFO and we were stuck. Graham was a teensy bit worried that our flight would be cancelled like so many others, but I remained optimistic (see smile above). After 3 hours of people watching, including plastic mini bowling and free magazines, all provided by our airline (Go Virgin America!), we finally boarded the plane.Graham got his leg room, and I got my window seat :) The view was absolutely amazing!
Detroit
Fuzzy New York
Fuzzy ManhattanGraham of course missed all of this because he was busy playing video games on our personal entertainment systems...
Ok, he may have glanced over a few times :)We then had our dazed midnight layover at JFK. Nothing really memorable except bad food that we didn't have to pay for because we had free food vouchers... oh yes and once again we didn't have to pay luggage fees :)
Once we boarded the plane to Rome, we immediately passed out. Well, passed out as well as one can on a tiny cramped airplane where everyone is speaking Italian. But it was an experience... I don't remember much, since I was basically only awake to eat. But when I woke up, I looked out my window and saw...
At least the scenery was beautiful, because after 28 hours of traveling, and less-than-optimal sleeping conditions for 7 hours, we looked like this...
Slightly different from when we first set out, but the smiles are still there. When we got off the plane in Rome, we somehow managed to make it through the airport to baggage claim where (SURPRISE!) all of our baggage finally made it's way to us. It was a very lucky traveling day indeed. We took a slightly costly shuttle to our hotel and promptly... fell asleep.
Overall, it was a very good day!
Slightly different from when we first set out, but the smiles are still there. When we got off the plane in Rome, we somehow managed to make it through the airport to baggage claim where (SURPRISE!) all of our baggage finally made it's way to us. It was a very lucky traveling day indeed. We took a slightly costly shuttle to our hotel and promptly... fell asleep.
Overall, it was a very good day!
13 comments:
I love this idea! E' tutto perfetto! Lo leggero' ogni giorno!
I was happy to see your smiling faces. I look forward to more updates. Take care and have lots of fun!
YAY! Seriously, nothing is better than a lack of lost luggage! Miss you already! I look forward to reading your blog!
PS: DUDE! Personal video game thingys! I don't even PLAY video games and I'm jealous!
PS: I'm noticing that it's publishing my comment as "katherine" because it's my gmail name...but, in case you didn't get it the first time... this is Katie!!!
I'm glad your there safe and sound. And, I am glad you had a good flight! I love you
I LOVE that you are doing this! I am going to miss you guys like crazy, so it will be nice to come on here & see how you are doing :-)
P.S. The view that you woke up to on the plane is absolutely amazing!
Love you guys!!
~Matt & Tams
This is so cute - I am so happy for both of you. Thank you for keeping a blog of your adventure together!!! Congratulations! :)
Hey guys! Glad to see you made it safe. We miss you already.
So glad you decided to do this so now we can keep up on you guys.
We love you have fun and make sure to update this at least once a month, dont forget about us
Brooke and Toby
What's up there Graham Cracker...your trip sounds like its going to be a blast. Do your best to lay the USA Pimp Hand down on those Euro Trash derelicts. Keep us informed on whats going on across the pond.
Ken
wow. Great pictures and blog. We are happy for you guys. But don't think we are jealous. No really, the cold and rain the last week have been great.
Ps. Can you send me some of those tomatoes??
Graham I don't know if you know this, but Heath Ledger dies, it is a sad day. If you don't know who this is, it is the gay cowboy from Brokeback Mountain, and the Joker in the new batman movie, lol. How's italy? California is pretty well the same.
Trevia, we are so proud that both you and your sister have found peace. We love and miss you both very much. Uncle Gary and I look forward to visiting you in Italy one day soon. If Uncle Gary can't break away how about Morgan and Aunt Brenda. Love you Aunt Brenda and Uncle Gary.
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