We had an early start to reach Amsterdam's Schiphol airport for our flight to Boston. I kept falling asleep during the 1.5 hour car ride to the airport.
The airport was pretty empty when we first arrived
This is an extremely well organized and clean airport, and as an added bonus, everybody understands English! My heart went out to an elderly Chinese man whose travel bag disappeared when he went to use the restroom. He kept smacking himself on his cheeks and gripping his head as he continuously went back and forth to the same spot over and over again - it was still not there! Airport personnel were trying to help him locate it, but also emphasized that one should never leave a bag unattended for security reasons, anyway. We suggested that maybe he had taken it to the bathroom and left it there by mistake (i.e. had they also looked there?), but the assisting staff member explained that it was a regular thing at an airport and didn't seem quite as concerned as we were. It wasn't resolved when we boarded.
I'm so appreciative of the efficient and obvious way allergens are listed on the airline meals - my first choice of meal listed soy as an ingredient, but thankfully the vegetarian option was soy free, AND ... (drumroll) ... so was the delicious serving of Tiramisu.
I nodded off again whilst watching a documentary, which I was enjoying! Poor Dale was too scrunched to be able to find any sleeping position.
Boston - on the home stretch
Passport control was quick and easy for us - feeling fortunate I'm not in a questionable category ...
A bus- and car-ride followed, as well as a quick stop in the grocery store before we reached our own paradise.
Thanks for following along with us - the adventures are over, but the memories will last.
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