San Diego Airport to LAX

(written on 6/7/11)

We flew from San Diego to LA on a small commuter jet. Two seats on one side of the aisle and one single seat on the other side. Smallest plane I have ever been on. I was a tad nervous but mostly because this was the beginning of the trip. We boarded the plane by walking outside and up the stairs to the plane door. None of us could remember the last time we had been outside to board a plane. We usually walk through the tube. I was sure that there was going to be a fair amount of shaking and bouncing in the sky but were greatly pleased with almost none. The flight felt like 45 minutes. When we arrived we decided to eat first which was a great idea even though I voted to see where we board first. SO glad no one listened.  Food was very good once we sat down. TONS of people everywhere at LAX. Not surprised but enjoying the fact that we had time to breathe and be patient. Kids ate McDonalds, Erwin had Chinese food with Ritche and I can’t remember what Ed & Cynthia had.  I waited at the table while everyone got their food watching the numerous carry-on bags the 7 of us were toting along. Kids got back with their food and after Er and I told the kids to be careful, I knocked over Ethan’s lemonade all over the table we had found. Luckily, Cynthia moved quick enough to avoid getting soaked.  I was so tired from being up to 430 in the morning that I was beginning to lose my motor skills. Aye, not what I wanted.  I got a chance to walk on my own to get some food which gave me some “quiet” time if that really exists in LAX.  I ate some fabulous Mexican food of all things. Tasty enchiladas and spanish rice. Super yum! Time to go and we entered the gate area below this gigantic board of Int’l flights heading out. That was just half of them too. There was still another set of gates on the other side of the airport.  Crazy! We had a good walk to our next gate where we would then board Korean Airlines. Left here, right here, keep walking, keep walking. Quite a walk. We did have at least a 3 hour layover.  We arrived in our warehouse terminal with hundreds of others. On the top level where we only had to walk down the stairs to board we truly gave current day definition of technology a picture to match. The far wall had plugs for us to charge up our necessities. Phones, IPods, laptops, DS’s.  We stocked up on water, had a granola bar or two, and played some video games. I even paid mortgage, phew! Then we were called to check-in at the gate with security. Erwin has decided with my complete backing to carry all the passports and all the money. I want nothing to do with it. STA-RESS!