The first day of holiday - Waterbury, Vermont, United States
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Waterbury, Vermont, United States
First day of travelling, how do i think of it? Early, tiring, and exciting and trying to get used to the time zone! Like Ken say we went to the future in Amsterdam, but gone back in time when we arrived to America. Jus hope i dont get jetlagged.
Can't believe i'm been up for soo long! from 4am in uk to now in america 7pm ... and the night is still young.... god knows when i get to sleep, i'm sure its bedtime for me if i was in uk, but oh well i'm on holiday!
Well let me go back to the beginning... went to Manchester airport at 6am, and did all the necessary things i.e check in, go through security, which went very swiftly. Had breakfast, which was rather expensive, £7.99! but worked out ok as i shared it with Ken. But like Ken say whoever thought of the idea putting shops in airports must be really rich, ppl in holiday mood, jus pay for anything extortionate amount for something that would be very cheap outside.
Anyway, flight to Amsterdam was really good, i didnt feel anything... very smooth take off and landing... u see how much i love going on holiday, the take off n landing always make me feel a bit nervous. So when its a smooth flight, which i fell asleep for most of it, thats really good! ;p
From Amsterdam we didnt do much jus walking ard to find the connecting flight for Hartford Connecticut. However, although the flight was 1pm with Northwest Airline, i had my first experience of America security. I mean i cant blame them for being cautious and strict, but i must admit, it did feel really uncomfortable with all the questions, for example, why are you going to america, how long & where u staying, who arranged the trip, and did u pay for it, how did u pay for it.... how many luggage do u have, how many bags u have now on you, who packed the cases....so u can it did make me feel like i'm a criminal and also did feel a tad like i'm not welcome. But hey i done nothing wrong, so no skeletons hiding behind the cupboards so nothing to be scared abt being asked. But it did take up 1 hr, i make a mental note of that for future. But once on the plane it was great.The cabin staff was very friendly, 2 meals and lots of snacks, it tasted good too for aeroplane food and i had a few naps now and again. Flying does make me feel abit drowsy. But Ken was a great pillow.. the shoulder hehe;p
Finally, got to Hartford/Bradley Airport in Connecticut. I am finally in America! First impressions... hmm very grey, cold, feels bit like UK, but one thing its not raining! Anyway, again going through passport control was very strict, the queue for the Non-US citizen was very short but it took, what feels aaages! Once been seen, had to give finger prints and let them take a digital photo. With me
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Waterbury, Vermont, United States
First day of travelling, how do i think of it? Early, tiring, and exciting and trying to get used to the time zone! Like Ken say we went to the future in Amsterdam, but gone back in time when we arrived to America. Jus hope i dont get jetlagged.
Can't believe i'm been up for soo long! from 4am in uk to now in america 7pm ... and the night is still young.... god knows when i get to sleep, i'm sure its bedtime for me if i was in uk, but oh well i'm on holiday!
Well let me go back to the beginning... went to Manchester airport at 6am, and did all the necessary things i.e check in, go through security, which went very swiftly. Had breakfast, which was rather expensive, £7.99! but worked out ok as i shared it with Ken. But like Ken say whoever thought of the idea putting shops in airports must be really rich, ppl in holiday mood, jus pay for anything extortionate amount for something that would be very cheap outside.
Anyway, flight to Amsterdam was really good, i didnt feel anything... very smooth take off and landing... u see how much i love going on holiday, the take off n landing always make me feel a bit nervous. So when its a smooth flight, which i fell asleep for most of it, thats really good! ;p
From Amsterdam we didnt do much jus walking ard to find the connecting flight for Hartford Connecticut. However, although the flight was 1pm with Northwest Airline, i had my first experience of America security. I mean i cant blame them for being cautious and strict, but i must admit, it did feel really uncomfortable with all the questions, for example, why are you going to america, how long & where u staying, who arranged the trip, and did u pay for it, how did u pay for it.... how many luggage do u have, how many bags u have now on you, who packed the cases....so u can it did make me feel like i'm a criminal and also did feel a tad like i'm not welcome. But hey i done nothing wrong, so no skeletons hiding behind the cupboards so nothing to be scared abt being asked. But it did take up 1 hr, i make a mental note of that for future. But once on the plane it was great.The cabin staff was very friendly, 2 meals and lots of snacks, it tasted good too for aeroplane food and i had a few naps now and again. Flying does make me feel abit drowsy. But Ken was a great pillow.. the shoulder hehe;p
Finally, got to Hartford/Bradley Airport in Connecticut. I am finally in America! First impressions... hmm very grey, cold, feels bit like UK, but one thing its not raining! Anyway, again going through passport control was very strict, the queue for the Non-US citizen was very short but it took, what feels aaages! Once been seen, had to give finger prints and let them take a digital photo. With me
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