It has been a long time since i have traveled by myself and i am reminded how much more i pay attention to things. The first flight was pretty much uneventful. Going from Portland to Vancouver BC. Normally I like the canadiens but the security services had a hard on for me. Apparently I didn't look right and it was just shy of a cavity search before they let me on my way. I suppose a 40 year old man traveling by himself to Asia for a month with only a backpack and some insulin syringes looks a little shady. Hahaha . But then i boarded he plane and off to Hong Kong. Just let me say ...... Holy shit. I traveled for years and had a chance several times to travel business class but this was something else entirely! Before I had even planted my bottom into the chair, at least three people had shaken my hand or bowed and said welcome. It was three in the morning but the lovely stewardess ( something of a rarity these days ) took my things and stowed them into my very own cubbyhole and shoved a double Johnnie walker black and soda into my hands. I saved air miles for years for this..... Cathay first class. While I was sipping my drink and dropping an ambien into he mix the lovely stew returned. "Mr Peterson, when your ready I'll prepare your bed." huh? So I proceeded to get up and let her do her thing. The seat folded completely into a flat bed. Then she produced a little funny shaped sheet and blanket for me. The only thing lacking was the kiss goodnight but it was replaced by watching the kings speech on my 17 inch monitor and drifting easily into whisky dreams. Nine beautiful hours of solid speed later I woke up refreshed to a breakfast of dim sum and fruit, Earl grey tea and a hot towel. I will never be happy flying any other way again. I am completely spoiled.
Unlike Vancouver Hong Kong has been a breeze. It is strange to me though. It feels more like San Francisco than it does Asia. Tons of Asians but everyone speaks English and the shopping
area makes 5th ave. look shoddy.
Now to the lounge for some coffee and noodles.
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