I'm Leaving On a Jet Plane

And so the adventure begins.  In true fashion Russ and I were running late due to everyday life situations and forgetfulness.  After leaving late we forgot Russ’ guitar case and had to go back home to get it.  Needless to say, my mom drove like Mario Andretti to get us to the airport on time. 

We arrived just under an hour before our flight left but international travel is different.  We were able to check 3 bags successfully and then a time limit hit and the last 2 bags were checked through using an over ride.  We will see if they land with us in Abu Dhabi but if not, inshallah.  We were allowed to jump line for our security check where my carry on bag had to be checked individually because I was carrying injectable meds for my psoriasis.  They did not open the cooler which I had taped shut, but rather wiped the entire outside with some type of wet wipe.  I noticed a few spots on the cooler turned a light brown but this was obviously not a concern and I was allowed to take it through.  We were able to make the flight which took off Tuesday, August 7 at 5:05 p.m. headed to Chicago.  We connected in Chicago with our international flight to Amman, Jordan with a few seconds to spare.  I actually heard “Last call for flight 264” as we were headed to the gate.  We flew Royal Jordanian and it was tight to say the least.  We are both tall so after 12 hours we felt like pretzels as we entered the airport in Jordan.  After a couple of hours and meeting up with a few other teachers, we boarded for our last leg of the flight to Abu Dhabi.  Russ and I both had a whole row of seats to ourselves so we could stretch out.  We arrived in Abu Dhabi at 12:05 am.

Nirvana travel picked us all up at the airport along with all of our bags. We had eye scans and our passport stamped and then whisked away. Luckily all 5 bags caught up with us in AD.  My small band of teachers was placed at the Rotana Beach Hotel where we are being treated like royalty. 

After breakfast I went to a local store for sodas, water, and snacks and I am back in the hotel resting trying to rest and over come some of the jet lag I am feeling today.

Abu Dhabi International Airport from our plane

Inside the Abu Dhabi Airport

Rotana Beach Grand Entry

Royal Jordanian on flight meal