Later, in Minneapolis: Long hauls going west turn into "the longest day" as the hours spool by but the clock reflects little elapsed time. We took off at 12:30 p.m. London time and landed at 3:30 p.m. Minneapolis time. It is now about 5 p.m. and my body thinks it is midnight, that's the current time in Switzerland.
Minneapolis has a nice international airport, it is one of our favorites. There are somewhat fewer potential terrorists in the passenger mix here, and yes, I'm profiling.
An interesting observation: airlines went to the trouble of installing USB power ports by first class seats but made them too weak to charge an IPad or laptop, they will change a cellphone. That wasn't good planning as the relatively affluent and business travelers who fly up front are quite likely to want to work on a laptop, netbook, or tablet that will need the greater power to recharge.
Later still, home at last: All that remains of this great adventure is unpacking, laundry, jet lag recuperation, and, on the upside, amazing memories. I'm going to sleep at the same instant people in the Alps are breakfasting.
An interesting observation: airlines went to the trouble of installing USB power ports by first class seats but made them too weak to charge an IPad or laptop, they will change a cellphone. That wasn't good planning as the relatively affluent and business travelers who fly up front are quite likely to want to work on a laptop, netbook, or tablet that will need the greater power to recharge.
Later still, home at last: All that remains of this great adventure is unpacking, laundry, jet lag recuperation, and, on the upside, amazing memories. I'm going to sleep at the same instant people in the Alps are breakfasting.
