On The Threshold to Paradise
I'm due at the airport to drop off the checked bags at 10 pm tonight. Despite the inevitable dread of air travel these days, with tightened security, longer lines, and the dull prospect of a 14+ hours flight, online check-in mitigates some of the hassle. Auto check-in is such a cool idea through which I can even pick my own seat for all the flights in my itinerary. That means no more badgering (and bribing, just kidding) the ground agents for aisle seats. All I need is to punch in my passport number, confirmation code and contact info. This will spare me from the long line that will wrap around the check-in counter at the airport as I can bypass the queue and drop off my bags at the designated counter. What a relief!
I travel very light since I will most likely sleep through half the flight. In my Timbuk2 I've got my iPod, the charger (thanks to Cathay Pacific for built-in electrical plug on the seat), a smaller personal toiletry tote, and a couple books:
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop by Lewis Buzbee
The Marquise of O and Other Stories by Heinrich von Kleist
and my Moleskine journal and a pen. Throughout the years of traveling I have developed this pet peeve of people who tirelessly and inconsiderately rummaged through their bags stored away in the overhead bin. Why do people fly with so much crap when all they have got is a mere 32 inches of space?
I'm ready. I'll throw in some pictures and anecdotes from time to time whenever I have access. See you all in 5 weeks. Take care.
I travel very light since I will most likely sleep through half the flight. In my Timbuk2 I've got my iPod, the charger (thanks to Cathay Pacific for built-in electrical plug on the seat), a smaller personal toiletry tote, and a couple books:
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop by Lewis Buzbee
The Marquise of O and Other Stories by Heinrich von Kleist
and my Moleskine journal and a pen. Throughout the years of traveling I have developed this pet peeve of people who tirelessly and inconsiderately rummaged through their bags stored away in the overhead bin. Why do people fly with so much crap when all they have got is a mere 32 inches of space?
I'm ready. I'll throw in some pictures and anecdotes from time to time whenever I have access. See you all in 5 weeks. Take care.
10 Comments:
Enjoy your trip! I still need another week to recover from my time away.
Have a great time. I 'd like to get to Asia sometime soon, but won't traveling for a while due to commitments here. Take lots of pics!
5 WEEKS!! Good grief! Will I even recognize you when you get back!! :-) Be sure to blog whenever you get a chance, I'm sure you'll have withdrawal! ahaha!
Take great care of yourself while you're away. Your readers will miss you!!! See you soon Matt!
I'm here in Hong Kong for my cousin's wedding--yes Robert, 5 weeks. I'll check in from time to time with latest pictures.
I hope you're having a great time and I want you to teach me how to pack!!!!
You Got away before I could return you call! It's waiting for you. Enjoy your trip and remember 150 Page.
Hi all!!!!! I'm organizing and uploading pictures of the wedding in Hong Kong--hopefully I'll get a chance to post some of them here.
Off to Kuala Lumpur, Malysia and Langkawi...
Stumbled upon your blog while searching for some information on Hollinghurst's
'Dancer From the Dance' (which I started reading last night). Love your site.
I've read some of the books on your list and have more that I haven't yet read.
I will check back and read more of your reviews. Enjoy your trip to asia - I'd
love to visit asia myself some day.
(This message comes from cyberspace - Calgary, Alberta, Canada - currently an
I.T. person in a high tech company, previously a classical musician, who knows
what's next).
regards,
Alan
Are you having fun?
How is that estate of yours?
I am so envious Matt...I had a blast in Orlando but I want to be on a beach laying in a hammock too, watching the sunset and sipping on some luscious tropical drink. Boohooo!!!
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