Airport Experiences

Traveling has been smooth and interesting. We landed in Abuja at 8:30p (3pm central). I am glad we came through Abuja airport versus going to Lagos International airport. It was less overwhelming compared to the stories I usually hear about Lagos. Yes, at customs they do ask for open hand to get through the line without many problems. The cart boys who carry our the luggage will also do the same. They take it to the next level and tell you sad stories hoping you will increase the tip. It was night time, so I could not really take pictures. We reached our hotel the Valencia Hotel. Not too bad of cost $100 per night. We ate dinner at the local restaurant called Mama Cass. The spaghetti reminded me of my grandmother's. It was good. I might actually gain weight on this trip.

Interesting travel stories:
1. On the plane, TK had to provide medical care with a passenger who had apnea. Passenger is fine, but it made the airline nervous.

2. In the Amsterdam airport when a passenger is missing the plane the airport will announce " Passenger _________you're delaying flight and bags will be off loaded. Please return to the gate.

3. In Amsterdam airport in the woman's bathroom, we had the encounter of men also using the bathroom. Not sure if they could not understand the signage.

4. In Amsterdam airport when asking for assistance for an employee about gate connections who was obviously guiding other passengers to proper area, we get the reply " I am working you need to look at the TV terminals for your gate connections."

and finally, NO MORE FREE PEANUTS
5. On domestic airlines there is now a fee for snacks $3 for a snickers.

Things that make you go hummmm. I will post pictures tomorrow. We will be traveling to Lagos tomorrow.