Started out leaving the house an hour late…traffic and security weren’t as bad as I thought they would be. Got to the airport lounge and only had an hour to eat and drink.
Air China boarding was not fun, felt like Southwest but lines were haphazardly in groups of 20 rows. So because I was in the lounge sipping Martinis and eating finger sandwiches I ended up at the back of the line. Took off about a half hour late, boys were content with their headphones, DS and entertainment system.
Big thing for me is that there was no liquor, only beer and wine! Had I known I would have been prepared…but the beer was good so I can’t complain.
Dinner was chicken or beef and rice. Nothing special, typical airline food. Enough to fill you up so you are not hungry. Dessert was Haagen Daaz ice cream cups, which I detest…
It’s funny how we are following the sun, it’s 8:30 Pacific time but still full sun as we go up over Alaska, past the Aleutians and cross the Bering Strait. Kids are content with books, in seat entertainment and electronics. I did nap for about an hour or so and now watching a movie I have never seen, believe it or not, Moonstruck.
Another similar meal before I slept for about 4 hours. Waking up for landing was not fun, I was so tired but definitely excited!
The hotel was beautiful and has hot springs all around the property. In our room there was a huge tub for 2 or 3 people that is filled by the touch of a button with hot mineral springs water. What an amazing way to relax after a 13 hour flight and a missed night of sleep!