I’m in Gatwick airport now after a smooth and easy flight. It boggles the mind that in the time it takes to catch a connecting flight from Raleigh to California I can be in Europe instead. The American Airlines flight to Gatwick is so easy. I was feeling smug when the flight map showed us flying right past New York.
I had a misstep here when I walked off the jetway and caught the bus to the wrong terminal for my connecting flight. Twenty minutes later I was back on course. Now I wait until a gate is assigned to my Amsterdam flight, which should begin boarding in a half hour.
I hear American accents all around me as I wait in the lounge. So far I feel right at home, though I’m sure that will change when I reach Amsterdam.
I’m somewhat rested and feel great to be here, though I miss hearing “good morning” from my family. Fortunately its a short trip.