Travelog

Alright, my little dreamlets! I am safely at the Sacramento International airport! Hip, hip hooray for free wireless!

I had a little issue with the TSA people. Apparently I misread their site. I thought little mini-multi-tools were okay. Now, upon re-reading it, they are not. Esp since they have that itty-bitty blade. Feh.

Anyway, I had enough time such that I could go back to United's luggage check-in area and add it to my bag. phew!

By the way, coffee at the Pyramid restaurant in Sacramento's Terminal B: abysmal.

So, with my travel mishap averted, I am now safely behind baggage check lines.

My flight takes off in one hour.

Next stop: Chicago.

Have a good day, all!

Welcome to Layoverville. Population: Me

I'm here in a Chili's in lovely O'hare airport in Chicago, Illinois. The airport is brimming with commerce, as per usual on a Wednesday afternoon.

The flight out was satisfactory. I think this will mark the last time that I use Priceline for air travel. First of all, my travel itinerary arbitrarily changed (I was originally leaving Sacramento at 2pm, the departure changed to 10:55am. Second, I got the absolute LAST row in the plane. This means that while A) I'm right next to the flying toilets, but B) no reclining action. but of course, the row ahead can recline into me.

Did you know that United Airlines is one of the few airlines that has "Bereavement fares"? This allows people who have to make last minute flights an opportunity to pay less. Apparently fares are normally around $600. United charged these ladies about $400 under the bereavement policy. Mind you, you have to provide details about the funeral you'll be attending. Before today, I didn't know such fares existed. And they are refundable can be changed without penalty. That's pretty nice.

Over the course of the trip, I have formed a theory that the absolute LAST row of the plane is the "Bereavement and Priceline Aisle". Why? Because it was me, and two ladies who were on their way from and to funerals.

Despite that, I couldn't have sat next to two more well-behaved and delightful ladies. One of them was a retired nurse. Another used to be a pilot. Some good conversation was had.

So, I'm here for 3 more hours. Woohah.

I hope your days are going well!

Media Coverage of Sudan = Espionage!

Apparently. A Chicago Tribune journalist, his driver and interpreter have been arrested and are being tried for espionage in Sudan.

So yes, while things could improve here in the States, it could be far worse. We just need to resolve that we never get this bad.