(9 a.m. Toronto Pearson Airport, one hour to departure.)
Finally the day has arrived. Bags have been packed, comfy travel clothes adorned. My carry on luggage is packed with entertainment to keep my fidgety hand busy: as if that was possible.
I had made the decision to stay awake for the evening so that I can sleep most of the long flight to Hong Kong. In hindsight this probably wasn’t a great idea.
I’m way to hyper to sleep.
Airport security was disappointing I was rather excited about walking through the new full body x-ray machines; I had been practicing my poses all week.
But alas there were no x-ray machines and while there was the potential of a physical search none was to be had.
No hassle about my camera equipment.
No removal of shoes.
No removal of belts.
However, there was a glance of a passenger in line that was obviously not wearing a belt; which was evidenced by his long, deep and dwelling “plumbers crack”.
Now I understand that every once and a while we all have a weak moment when we reach down for something or stretch a little too much and someone gets a look at the “space between our bookends”. It just seemed like this guy was wearing it like a badge of honour!
Anyway, I digress.
In short security wasn’t bad at all.
(Arrive in Hong Kong 1:10 a.m. leave for Bangkok in one hour)
First of all sitting in a tube at 31K feet without a cigarette for 14.5 hours is cruel and unusual punishment. I did manage to keep the cravings at bay with the airline snacks.
Unfortunately, the majority of snacks offered were “Bran Snacks” so I have a whole new set of problems.
Anyway, landed in Hong Kong, looks like an amazing city from the air too bad I am only here for a short while.
