I've been tried and found lacking as a blogger over the last week. I will endeavor to elevate my game. I apologize to both of you that read regularly.
Well, I got into Mexico City the night before my flight to Vegas, and was promptly stopped by the policia again. This time they wanted $400US! I had put only about 800 pesos (around $42US) in my wallet and told him that was all I had. He told me this wasn't enough and we were going to have to go to the police station. I went in the back and came back with $60 in US currency and, while he didn't seem happy about it, he said that would do. Then he gave me back 200 pesos for the tolls on the roads I was going to need on the way to the airport! Very strange to my Canadian mind.
I got to my hotel, and they had a nice big garage for Vandrew. I went for a walk around the area of my $32CDN hotel, then did some reading, set multiple alarms for 5:30AM, then went to sleep.
The next morning got up and had a shower. Lots of time to spare, and the park n jet was only a 9 minute drive. Google got me to the park n jet with no problem. Things were looking good... then I saw it "2.5M MAX". Vandrew would not fit at the park and jet! Even though I'd phoned the night before, the language barrier was too much. The guy at the kiosk said maybe at terminal 2 there's parking... on to terminal 2. Same problem. Check the international departure parking at terminal 1. Same issue. I'm getting desperate. The guy at international parking says try the hotel valet. I drive into the hotel parking and ask "you're too big. I think domestic parking you will fit. I'm 99% sure". I'm 1% sure I'll fit there, so that should work out fine, right?
Just as I'm pulling out of the hotel garage (after a smooth 27 point turn), the valet stops me and asks how long I'm gone for. I tell him and he let's me park in the handicapped parking in the front of the garage! Angels sing! Trumpets sound! I have parking! I'm going to make my flight!
I race up the stars and take the monorail back to terminal 2. 2 hours before takeoff... Lots of time.
Except when I go to check in, it says the gate's closed. No problem, I'm not checking a bag so I'm not worried. I go and talk to an agent. "My flight's not until 9:30, can you give me a boarding pass?"
"Sir, it's 9:30 now!"
My phone had not updated my timezones! The auto update was off! I had driven 3 days without noticing! Luckily, there was another flight leaving 4 hours later, so I got that one... had to buy a new ticket though.
Off to Las Vegas!
Well, I got into Mexico City the night before my flight to Vegas, and was promptly stopped by the policia again. This time they wanted $400US! I had put only about 800 pesos (around $42US) in my wallet and told him that was all I had. He told me this wasn't enough and we were going to have to go to the police station. I went in the back and came back with $60 in US currency and, while he didn't seem happy about it, he said that would do. Then he gave me back 200 pesos for the tolls on the roads I was going to need on the way to the airport! Very strange to my Canadian mind.
I got to my hotel, and they had a nice big garage for Vandrew. I went for a walk around the area of my $32CDN hotel, then did some reading, set multiple alarms for 5:30AM, then went to sleep.
The next morning got up and had a shower. Lots of time to spare, and the park n jet was only a 9 minute drive. Google got me to the park n jet with no problem. Things were looking good... then I saw it "2.5M MAX". Vandrew would not fit at the park and jet! Even though I'd phoned the night before, the language barrier was too much. The guy at the kiosk said maybe at terminal 2 there's parking... on to terminal 2. Same problem. Check the international departure parking at terminal 1. Same issue. I'm getting desperate. The guy at international parking says try the hotel valet. I drive into the hotel parking and ask "you're too big. I think domestic parking you will fit. I'm 99% sure". I'm 1% sure I'll fit there, so that should work out fine, right?
Just as I'm pulling out of the hotel garage (after a smooth 27 point turn), the valet stops me and asks how long I'm gone for. I tell him and he let's me park in the handicapped parking in the front of the garage! Angels sing! Trumpets sound! I have parking! I'm going to make my flight!
I race up the stars and take the monorail back to terminal 2. 2 hours before takeoff... Lots of time.
Except when I go to check in, it says the gate's closed. No problem, I'm not checking a bag so I'm not worried. I go and talk to an agent. "My flight's not until 9:30, can you give me a boarding pass?"
"Sir, it's 9:30 now!"
My phone had not updated my timezones! The auto update was off! I had driven 3 days without noticing! Luckily, there was another flight leaving 4 hours later, so I got that one... had to buy a new ticket though.
Off to Las Vegas!
Hey! Just to let you know that your blog is a hot topic of conversation here at CPL...especially since you got to Mexico. Keep writing so we have something to talk about. Also, we're taking bets if Vandrew is going to be there when you get back to Mexico City or not. Joy & the Gang
ReplyDeleteAnd what are the odds on this bet? I might get in on some of that action!
DeleteHope the trip to Vegas was worth all the hassle!! As always it is the little things that turn round and bite you - just when you think you have dotted all the tee's and crossed all the i's !!! Did you budget bribes into your travel costs??? Keep on truck - love from Mum and Dad
ReplyDeleteVery much worth it! Not so much for Vegas itself, although I do enjoy it in small doses, but the friends I was there with made it unforgettable.
DeleteI thought I posted this already, but it doesn't show up. We were discussing the options for when you came back from Vegas: a) Vandrew there where you left him, b) Vandrew gone, c) Vandrew there, but with new tenants, and d) Vandrew there, minus parts. How did it turn out? (J & the CPL Gang)
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