Not quite home yet…

Posted at 8:09 pm by Patrick under Amsterdam Anniversary:2006

We should’ve been home by now, but the thunderstorms that rolled through Atlanta earlier this afternoon have caused delays for many inbound flights from around the country. So, it’s time for a quick lesson in air traffic control.

Whenever inclement weather causes an airport to stop inbound flights from landing, it can cause a massive traffic jam. The regularly scheduled and the newly-delayed flights now compete for the finite number of landing slots at a given airport. Airlines will assign their landing slots based on the “priority” of the flight.

Unfortunately, our flight from Cincinnati to Atlanta is not one of the higher priority flights.

Since we’re taking another 90 minute delay, we’ve been told we can get off the plane if we don’t stray too far. Andrea is doing what any sensible person whose body clock thinks it’s 2am would do — find quiet spot in the lobby and take a nap.

I hope my turn happens soon, in my own bed.

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Amsterversary is now in the books!

Posted at 5:59 am by Patrick under Amsterdam Anniversary:2006

What a quick little trip this was!

Our start to this morning’s journey was uneventful. We braved the 21 Euro hotel buffet breakfast (over $25!) to have a relaxing start to our trip back to Atlanta. An efficient train ride and easy airport navigation process was super easy (thanks, Schiphol!), and we even scored some cheese wheels at the last minute gift shop.

Our last row seats are a drag, but we’ll be home before we know it.

Tot ziens from Amsterdam!

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