Business is Good!

All Hail FREE Business Class!The computer beeped ominously as our boarding passes were scanned.  The Qatar Airway representative fervently worked to clear the issue, but soon asked us to take a seat and await further instructions.  What had we done?  Why were we flagged in the reservation system?  Would we make our flight from Singapore to Denpasar (Bali) Indonesia?  The questions became more exaggerated as we awaited additional information.

Eventually the airline agent approached us and alleviated our concerns; we had been upgraded to business class seats...A message made all the more sweet because our imaginations had whipped up visions of stolen identities, delayed departures and intrusive secondary screenings.

Qatar Airways offers world class service and the premium seats were amazing.  Push one button for pulsating back and leg massage.  Select another and your seat automatically reclines into a completely flat sleeping surface.  Healthy and delicious meals were served, accompanied with exotic fresh fruits.  Qatar Airways surprised us in the best way possible, providing a fun experience and fond memory. 

7 Weeks Until We Leave!

Implementing this 10-year goal brings back memories of planning our wedding in Hawaii.  There was a bunch of planning upfront, a lull in the middle when things just happen, and final preparations kick-in as the goal nears.

The latest activities included purchasing quick-dry clothing, new hiking boots, and travel-sized health / beauty items.  We met with our financial advisor, tax account, insurance agent and doctors; we are now fully vaccinated!  Our old 2001 Jeep is road trip-ready and we are preparing to sell the 2012 Jeep.  Our coup de gras was securing Global Entry passes to quickly maneuver through TSA and customs.

There is still more to do including scanning documentation, reserving hotels for the start of our trip, and ensuring phones are travel-ready.

It’s fun to know travel adventures are just around the corner!