After hours spent on the phone with Vayama, mostly listening to the same 4 songs in the hold rotation, victory was ours!
Vayama said that we were confirmed to fly from JFK this morning (Friday, 10:00 AM). Mama and Papa Pelkey, who have been super generous throughout the week, brought us to Rutland where we picked up a rental car to take to JFK.
I ain't ever drived through so many big bridges, cars, and tall buildings in my life. We could've bought a new Deere for all the tolls we spent getting to the airport.
Sneaking in three more hours of sleep, we were up and the first ones waiting in the Cathay Pacific line just like The Amazing Race. We even beat the ticket agents by about an hour. We were prepared for war! Well, Heather was, I was just thinking don't vomit as our shuttle and the whole situation have put my body a bit out of sorts.
Fire alarms went off, and it was apparent there was a fire in our terminal. Fire, or not, we were getting on a flight. We walked to the ticket counter, handed our passports over, and received our boarding passes in minutes. Then we went up to the TSA officials and said "we don't care how big the fire upstairs is, we need to go up there and wait for our flight for four hours." They were really scared I think, mainly because of Matt's big muscles and menacing stare so they let us through.
Actually, we had to wait for the fire to be put out but then security started letting people through and here we are, about to board our flight. I think we might actually be going to Manila!
We have never been so excited for a 16 hour flight! Keep in touch. We've really loved reading your comments and emails and we'd love to hear what you're up to at home. We'll update our blog regularly in these first couple of weeks especially.
-Matt & Heather
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Dear Heather and Matt,
Thank goodness that this is beginning to turn in your favor. I have been so worried! Don't forget to play Phase 10 - (you know how Erin loves that game!) And no Corn Hole or Dance Team on the plane (You don't want to kicked off the plane now). Also, I recently read that the best way to ward off jet-lag is to go without sleep for the 24 hours before you travel (I am not kidding), so you should be all set when you get to Manila.
Keep us posted; you know that I am a worry-wart!
XXOO Mom
Sweet. Right now you are probably in the air. Glad to hear it. Blog again when you hit Manila!
Congrats on your departure! I must be having some of your bad flight karma because I'm stuck indefinitely in the Chicago airport hoping I get on standby back to Boston. My only consolation is that is isn't NEARLY as bad as your experience! Let us know when you get there.
If it makes you feel better, I spent at least an hour yesterday trying to remember how to get into my blogger account so I could comment. I remembered today when I gave up and tried to sign up for a new one.
I also tried to fly out of Heathrow once when someone left the Burger King fryulator on overnight (the friday before Christmas) and half the airport was closed due to a fire.
Thinking of you guys lots--I'm so happy you've finally managed to leave the country. Way to intimidate with those muscles and Vermonter talk, Matt!!
HURRAY!!! Way to persevere, guys. If all went as planned (this time), then you are 9 hours into your flight! You're almost there! :) Can't wait to hear more about all the adventures. (My news = I moved in with Josh 2 weekends ago - yay! - and we are still struggling to get the boxes out, but I just had a big baking session in our new teeny tiny kitchen, and it made it quite homey. :)
I wish your hardly known grandfather Arky was alive to hear this story...he loved exciting travel travails.
It's good to get all the drama out of the way while still on the ground in NY. Have a safe flight and a Matt and Heather wonderful adventure.
Hi Heather Hi Matt!!!! This is huge for me.... My friend set me up a blog thing! So, now i'm a blogger!! Enjoyed hearing all about the journey. I'm glad to have heard from you and wicked glad you made it in one piece. The place sounds nice Keep in touch
Cait
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