11:27 PM
Latest update: I'm now in Bern!
It was quite a long flight. Thanks to the people who came to send me off, Wini, Jer, Aries, Winston, Marcus, Desmond, Frances, Nuha, and of course my family: my parents, my uncle and aunt, my 2 cousins and my brother.
It was a rather eventful journey from the start. We didn't really have time to properly say bye to everyone, cos we found out that it was already the last boarding call for the flight we were supposed to be on. So we ran all the way to the gate, which was at the very end. It doesn't sound that bad right? But we each had 2 bags that were extremely heavy, and had to carry them while running. Good exercise, I guarantee, people who want to lose a few kilos can try that. Haha.
After checking in, there was still time before the gate opened, so we had a chance to catch our breaths. We had to hoist our bags up again when it was time to board the plane. Throughout the entire trip, the most welcome sight for us when moving from place to place was a trolley. Yes, the lifesaving trolley which enabled us to deposit our laden bags for awhile and enjoy a few blessed moments of being light again.
The in-flight meals were not bad, as was the in-flight entertainment en route Zurich, which made up for the less-then-comfortable seats we were in - too cramped and rather hard.
After we got off the flight at Zurich, we had one more burden to carry - our suitcases. It was really a feat cos they really weighed TONS.
Am really tired now, shall go turn in for the day first. Photos will follow soon. For now, my new penguin Squishy (named and given to me by my cousins and brother) will bid you good night.
Kay Key