Scottish trip - getting there
With some financial assistance from my brother Drew with whom we would be staying in Scotland, we arranged our flights with KLM which meant us flying out of San Francisco to Glasgow; with a change of planes in Amsterdam.
As has been done in the past, we stayed at the El Rancho Motel (this is not a paid announcement - LOL) in Millbrae; close to the airport. They provide a service which allowed us to leave our vehicle there for 3 weeks and shuttle service to and from the airport. That helps to maintain a relaxed atmosphere.
We were not quite prepared for the mass of people going through the departure process and security. Apart from the process being time consuming, the fact that shoes had to be removed had my slipped mind; otherwise I would have been wearing loafers or velcro ties.
Since this was a trip to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary, it was decided to travel business class, savor all the pleasures of that service and the leisure of stretching out; as well as the extra leg room. We were not disappointed.
At Amsterdam, it was necessary to change terminals and KLM provided transportation for Joyce because she has difficulty walking distances. It was possible for me to enjoy the ride since it was one of the motorized vehicles.
When we arrived at Glasgow, however, it was a wheel chair for Joyce and I had to hoof it ( LOL ). It finished up that the young man who was pushing/pulling the wheel chair began a race with a fellows worker who was also providing wheel chair duty. That left me huffing and puffing trying to keep up with them; a losing battle as they disappeared from view. Fortunately, four flight attendants saw my distress, took my carry-on luggage from me and helped me find Joyce.
As soon as we stepped out of Glasgow airport, the rain started. Welcome to Scotland !!!
This is the end of the first post of a continuing saga. Stay tuned. Despite the rain, there is more to tell.
