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| Iona |
Getting to Toronto was rather straight forward, but we all struggled to keep our eyes open on the one hour forty five minute flight- some more successful than others (namely Mrs. W and Elizabeth). Once we arrived at Toronto Pearson Intl Airport, we explored our options and settled on getting some food. With brief access to wifi, we were able to get in touch with our family and loved ones, but the layover was brief and we were boarded onto our 15 hour flight to Hong Kong before long.
15 hours. 900 minutes. That’s more than two nights worth of sleep; that’s roughly 22 netflix episodes; that’s like three boston marathons. You’d think we’d use the time to be productive, catch up on sleep, get healthy, get rested, get ready for the next 63 days; rather, reality makes such ideals seem like feats.
Traveling over the world is amazing. Airplanes are amazing! However, travelling in an airplane going over the world for 15 hours is less amazing when you’re in the middle seat (Elizabeth) or when you have a chatty toddler behind you (Kelbs). It’s hard to be motivated to read your ap lit books when the lights are low; it’s hard to go to sleep when your body is physically very confused; it’s hard to get up and moving when it’s ten seats per row, and aisles are narrow and seemingly constantly occupied.
The flight consisted of a lot of chess, journaling/vlogging, movie watching, music listening, and airplane food eating. Also involved Mrs W taking many laps up and down the aisles to keep moving. We made it to 6 hours and 45 mins left and never thought we would have been excited for the comparatively short length left!
Some faired the sleep situation better than others (I was very sick for the last wee hours due to lack of sleep and excessive movie watching) but eventually got hydrated and Kelbs and I drank an electrolyte packet once we got off the plane and got through customs and got our luggage.
Next step was to find the shuttle that would take us to the YMCA hotel and a short 25 min ride and great view later, we were situated in our hotel rooms. Kelbs, Elizabeth, and I are in one room while Mrs. W is across the hall. We made a point to “hit the ground running” and get out the door after forty five mins of chilling time.
Out onto the streets of HK and it becomes evident how commercialised the city was given the well lit street and industrial projects beijg built everywhere. Kelbs characterised it as a mix between NYC and Miami because of the brand stores and palm trees.
After dinner in a local eatery, the consensus was to walk the ten mins back to the hotel and head up for bed.
...And thus it’s begun!
15 hours. 900 minutes. That’s more than two nights worth of sleep; that’s roughly 22 netflix episodes; that’s like three boston marathons. You’d think we’d use the time to be productive, catch up on sleep, get healthy, get rested, get ready for the next 63 days; rather, reality makes such ideals seem like feats.
Traveling over the world is amazing. Airplanes are amazing! However, travelling in an airplane going over the world for 15 hours is less amazing when you’re in the middle seat (Elizabeth) or when you have a chatty toddler behind you (Kelbs). It’s hard to be motivated to read your ap lit books when the lights are low; it’s hard to go to sleep when your body is physically very confused; it’s hard to get up and moving when it’s ten seats per row, and aisles are narrow and seemingly constantly occupied.
The flight consisted of a lot of chess, journaling/vlogging, movie watching, music listening, and airplane food eating. Also involved Mrs W taking many laps up and down the aisles to keep moving. We made it to 6 hours and 45 mins left and never thought we would have been excited for the comparatively short length left!
Some faired the sleep situation better than others (I was very sick for the last wee hours due to lack of sleep and excessive movie watching) but eventually got hydrated and Kelbs and I drank an electrolyte packet once we got off the plane and got through customs and got our luggage.
Next step was to find the shuttle that would take us to the YMCA hotel and a short 25 min ride and great view later, we were situated in our hotel rooms. Kelbs, Elizabeth, and I are in one room while Mrs. W is across the hall. We made a point to “hit the ground running” and get out the door after forty five mins of chilling time.
Out onto the streets of HK and it becomes evident how commercialised the city was given the well lit street and industrial projects beijg built everywhere. Kelbs characterised it as a mix between NYC and Miami because of the brand stores and palm trees.
After dinner in a local eatery, the consensus was to walk the ten mins back to the hotel and head up for bed.
...And thus it’s begun!
2 comments:
Thanks for your opening blog comments, Iona. It's great to get news about your first travel day. We hope you all have a great time on your trip. Enjoy the Chinese New Year festivities!
Looking forward to your adventure.
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