In Philly apparently...
So my backpack didn't make it onto the connecting flight in Philidelphia...*sigh*. I just knew that this was going to happen; I even called US Airways to check that there was enough time. Naturally I was assured that there was more than enough time for it to get transferred - but alas, it did not. Now the silver lining (trying to be positive here) is that I did not have to lug it from the airport to my place of residence here in Madrid and trust me this is a good thing. While the Metro is indeed easy to use and goes seemingly everywhere - it is a major hike in many spots; up stairs, down stairs, down neverending corridors - it just goes on & on and since I slept barely a wink on the flight over I can't imagine what it would have been like to also be lugging my (23.4 lbs) pack. So my first 4 or 5 hours in Madrid have been a little frustrating but that's part of travel right? Now I have to venture out to get a SIM card for the phone as well as pick up some toiletries - I was SURE that I packed extra in my carry-on but apparently that somehow was missed in the obsessive checking that I did before I left. Then I plan to take a nap! That is all for now from sunny Madrid.
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it really sucks when that happens. Lucky for us in Africa that our meager luggage made connections.. however, we did have our camera duffle bag rooted through enroute back to Nairobi from Zanzibar. Our digital video camera was stolen. Zanzibar airport felt like nothing had changed since the 40's and I expected Humphrey Bogart to come out of a plane at any moment. It might take a bit to catch up to you, but it will arrive. What is a trip without a little bit of frustration and angst? I am warming up my flamenco shoes, ready for my first dance; just say the word. :)
That sucks. Hopefully it catches up in the next couple of days...
*fingers crossed*
Luggage, shmuggage. I am just glad that you arrived there okay! I do hope you get your stuff soon. Underwear can come in handy...
XO
Sorry about your luggage. Funny thing is, the only time ours was delayed was when we went to Barcelona. But it showed up bright and early (really early!) the next morning.
In the meantime, don't be getting too much sleep. In our experience, you have to live the day as normally as possible (not YOUR normal, OUR normal :-). Maybe a short nap late afternoon/early evening, but not enough to screw up your sleep tonight. If you coddle yourself too much, you won't ever adjust!
Take care kidlet.
Hey Sis sorry to hear about this luggage problem. I'm happy to hear you are in Spain now. Have a wonderful trip and I'll give you a shout tomorrow. Love Kevin
hehe yes, why IS luggage? very existential.
seriously, though, that's too bad. nice work on the silver lining, though. hope things have picked up nicely since this post. looking forward to hearing more!
love your bro
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