I have and airport tip—but don’t tell anyone—ask for wheel-chair assistance. They’ll whisk you all the way to baggage claim where your daughter can meet you. The people part like the Red Seas did for the Jews.
A money tip for the person who takes you from plane to carrousel. They’ll even get your luggage as it spins. Their wages are a pittance.
It’s changed my travel life since I am half blind.
My other tip you’ll recognize from what I told Benjamin in the movies “plasticity”. But you already use it.
I’m glad you do. When my daughter suggested it, at first I resisted despite the fact that I’m in my 80’s and visually impaired. I thought it was wimpy.
Now I use it routinely and without shame entirely. I deserve it.
It’s interesting how the experience varies from country to country and city to city.
Hong Kong and Taiwan are the best. They venerate the elderly. It’s a nice change from the USA.
I am a very late bloomer when it comes to gratitude for my mother. And I am sure I have earned mixed reviews from both my kids…and yet we get on the plane anyway. Trudging beside you as I read along.
I will be sending you good wishes for a safe journey. Ask for help! The wheelchair assistance is very helpful and well worth the tip. They even stop you can use the bathroom on your way to and from your gate. I hope your daughter summons her most loving self and greets you with open arms, full of gratitude for your making this trip.
It’s never enough, is it? Life continues to demand evolution til the day we leave the planet…& maybe even after! How brave you are; my heart is with you in this journey fueled by love.
Brilliant description of your brain fragmentation. Airports are exercises in chaos. Sometimes the only way out is through. Enjoy your visit with you daughter. Happy Trails.
A few weeks ago you wrote about missing your daughter, and time as a way to measure how long since you've seen your child. Now there's an airport and a plan. Whatever the monitors say, that's the arrival that matters. Safe travels.
I'm reading this late. I agree with all the wheelchair suggestions. Just in case: wheelchairs are best ordered with the airline when you reserve your ticket. If you wait until you get to the terminal, you could be SOL. Back some 20-odd years ago, I used to tip $5. Nowadays, $10 and up makes more sense, depending on the location (LA could warrant more, especially for a long trek).
To my dear readers, thank you so much for wishing me a wonderful trip. In fact, I won't be going till the first week of October.
You, of all people will be able to Keep Calm with your Carry-On! And many of us will be sending you good thoughts xo
You are likely giving me way more credit than I deserve, but I thank you for your readership and for your words.
You are likely giving me way more credit than I deserve, but I thank you for your readership and for your words.
I have and airport tip—but don’t tell anyone—ask for wheel-chair assistance. They’ll whisk you all the way to baggage claim where your daughter can meet you. The people part like the Red Seas did for the Jews.
A money tip for the person who takes you from plane to carrousel. They’ll even get your luggage as it spins. Their wages are a pittance.
It’s changed my travel life since I am half blind.
My other tip you’ll recognize from what I told Benjamin in the movies “plasticity”. But you already use it.
I appreciate the tip but believe me I have thought of that. And I have done it. I still thank you.
I’m glad you do. When my daughter suggested it, at first I resisted despite the fact that I’m in my 80’s and visually impaired. I thought it was wimpy.
Now I use it routinely and without shame entirely. I deserve it.
It’s interesting how the experience varies from country to country and city to city.
Hong Kong and Taiwan are the best. They venerate the elderly. It’s a nice change from the USA.
This is a fabulous suggestion.
You also carry on our respect.
But wait, there's more!
Meaning, your courage and fortitude will open new pathways for you.
At the very least, know that many people want to help you.
Your daughter is one lucky woman
I'm not sure how she would feel about that comment; I believe she'd give it me a mixed review. But I'm grateful to you. Thank you.
I am a very late bloomer when it comes to gratitude for my mother. And I am sure I have earned mixed reviews from both my kids…and yet we get on the plane anyway. Trudging beside you as I read along.
I will be sending you good wishes for a safe journey. Ask for help! The wheelchair assistance is very helpful and well worth the tip. They even stop you can use the bathroom on your way to and from your gate. I hope your daughter summons her most loving self and greets you with open arms, full of gratitude for your making this trip.
Thank you. I do know the wheelchair tip and have used it since the accident. Which occurred nearly 20 years ago.
It’s never enough, is it? Life continues to demand evolution til the day we leave the planet…& maybe even after! How brave you are; my heart is with you in this journey fueled by love.
God speed on your travels. Bravo for your bravery.
So vivid a description of your travel realities, yet it’s hard to imagine how disorienting it must be. Good speed!
Safe travels, brave pilgrim!
Let us know how the visit goes, please.
It won't happen till the first week in October. Thank you for caring.
October is better weather. Good planning. Still hanging on for travel and visit reports.
Good luck and all the best for you.
Brilliant description of your brain fragmentation. Airports are exercises in chaos. Sometimes the only way out is through. Enjoy your visit with you daughter. Happy Trails.
A few weeks ago you wrote about missing your daughter, and time as a way to measure how long since you've seen your child. Now there's an airport and a plan. Whatever the monitors say, that's the arrival that matters. Safe travels.
I'm reading this late. I agree with all the wheelchair suggestions. Just in case: wheelchairs are best ordered with the airline when you reserve your ticket. If you wait until you get to the terminal, you could be SOL. Back some 20-odd years ago, I used to tip $5. Nowadays, $10 and up makes more sense, depending on the location (LA could warrant more, especially for a long trek).