Dateline: Galt, CA (again)
That's right, I made it back to Galt. My sweet daughter and world traveler, Athena, took me to the airport, even going the extra mile and getting me right to my boarding gate. On the way, security decided to search my luggage, apparently they thought I looked like a terrorist masquerading as a chubby grandma.
From insiders, I learned the best way not to get confused and lost while changing planes or just starting and ending your journey is to ask for a wheelchair. Give the attendant your boarding pass and they will get you to the right place and see to it you actually get on the plane. When you arrive at the next place, there is another wheelchair with your name on it. What a blessing! My handicap is not in my legs, but it is indeed a handicap nonetheless, and the wheelchair solves the problem perfectly.
Customer service and convenience is not so wonderful in other aspects of the flying express, however. All the people I dealt with were friendly and helpful. The ability to check in online and print out my own boarding pass is fantastic, but the flights were not so great. The seats are tiny and I felt quite cramped. They served two small cookies and offered some soda, coffee, water etc. Or you caught BUY a meal big enough for a toddler... On a coast to coast flight!
In days long past, train passengers rode in elegant coaches and dined on gourmet food served on fine china. Airlines, too, offered perks to the traveler not so many years past. But alas, there is little to attract the would-be air passenger except speed and the fact that you can often fly cheaper than you can drive. What a sad commentary on the joys of getting from one place to another. No wonder cruise ships are so popular. They are the last truly elegant means of travel. I wonder how long it will be before they are also serving a $5 meal in a skimpy cardboard box.
But enough with the complaining already! I flew in safety and the Lord gave me several chances to witness. I am here. I slept all day yesterday after getting here, but have had a perky day today. We enjoyed dinner prepared for us by dear friends. Donna is here and, like us, is sleeping on the floor. I've had a great day, praise my precious Lord!
From insiders, I learned the best way not to get confused and lost while changing planes or just starting and ending your journey is to ask for a wheelchair. Give the attendant your boarding pass and they will get you to the right place and see to it you actually get on the plane. When you arrive at the next place, there is another wheelchair with your name on it. What a blessing! My handicap is not in my legs, but it is indeed a handicap nonetheless, and the wheelchair solves the problem perfectly.
Customer service and convenience is not so wonderful in other aspects of the flying express, however. All the people I dealt with were friendly and helpful. The ability to check in online and print out my own boarding pass is fantastic, but the flights were not so great. The seats are tiny and I felt quite cramped. They served two small cookies and offered some soda, coffee, water etc. Or you caught BUY a meal big enough for a toddler... On a coast to coast flight!
In days long past, train passengers rode in elegant coaches and dined on gourmet food served on fine china. Airlines, too, offered perks to the traveler not so many years past. But alas, there is little to attract the would-be air passenger except speed and the fact that you can often fly cheaper than you can drive. What a sad commentary on the joys of getting from one place to another. No wonder cruise ships are so popular. They are the last truly elegant means of travel. I wonder how long it will be before they are also serving a $5 meal in a skimpy cardboard box.
But enough with the complaining already! I flew in safety and the Lord gave me several chances to witness. I am here. I slept all day yesterday after getting here, but have had a perky day today. We enjoyed dinner prepared for us by dear friends. Donna is here and, like us, is sleeping on the floor. I've had a great day, praise my precious Lord!
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