Goodbye London

So it was a quick visit and I really did not see…anything. It was okay though, I needed to rest and to get situated. I woke up and headed to breakfast with my roommates. I met a guy from Montana who was traveling with his sister. I said my goodbyes to my roommates (minus Mr. French) and left my information for them to befriend me on Facebook. Connie told me to plan a trip to Japan and Jefferson said that Justin and I should come to Brazil; both of those places are on my “to visit” list.

I left a little earlier than I needed to but figured, better early then late. I got my train ticket and even some more English pounds. I have no bank that I can get no fee from taking money out in Israel so I figured this way, I can exchange money if need be. Even though my credit cards say that you can use them abroad, that is bull and none of them work. You need a European credit card with the little hologram on the front. No worries, it has worked out fine for me up until this point (but travelers beware).

There were lots of delays and cancellations for the underground trains but mine was not affected. I got into the airport and headed to my terminal. After I found the terminal I headed to section K to check in, hoping I could despite it being so early. I asked the lady at the front and she told me that it was BMI and not Austrian even though my ticket said Austrian Air. I turned around and headed to section B. I was happy that I was so early and none of this stressed me out. I checked in at a self service desk and went to the desk to check my bag.

Yes, the whole walk to the underground and time in the underground I was doing a little praying that my bag was okay. I stuffed it this morning, my book bag was too heavy otherwise! I put it on the scale…it could not be over 20kg…20.2 (which I think it just has to be under 21) and there was no problem. I was so happy and then thought... I hope I do not find anything good in Israel to buy.

Security was easy and I headed to the waiting area as my flight did not have a gate yet. Glad I was early and my bag was of acceptable weight…and that going to the USA it can be 20kg too!