Vaga-Blog - Volume I - Chicago to Zurich (May 29-30)

MY VAGABOND SUMMER BEGINS

My vagabond summer begins Saturday, but I decided to arrive Wednesday to give myself a few days to acclimate. Only the guests should have jetlag hangovers!

I wasn’t sure if flying business class was worth the $185 I spent to upgrade my ticket. Sure enough, I hadn’t even put my bag down when the flight attendant asks if I’d like a glass of champagne. Poor thing didn’t know who she’s dealing with. YES I want a glass, and keep ‘em coming until I don’t look petrified. The flight was bumpier than I’d like; then again, anyone who’s flown with me knows a kitten’s sneeze is too bumpy. It calmed down after a few hours, and I managed to sleep for a while, in my head thanking the airline gods for the free champagne buzz.

There’s a 12-year-old girl across the aisle flying to see her aunt in Zurich. It’s her first time on a plane, AND she’s alone. For 10 hours. That girl has kahunas.

Miles traveled: 4435
Persons arrested for falsifying personal info to steal my seat: 1; bags confiscated: 2
Total weight of my baggage: 40 out of allowable 100 lbs
Non-nervous 12-year-olds who slept so soundly they had to be awoken upon landing: 1
Gratis champagnes enjoyed (by me, NOT the 12-year-old): 2. Okay 3. Who’s counting?
Best money I’ve ever spent: $185 business class upgrade

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