Pics and comments - (my report...sorta...)

**TeeZet** · 04-17-2006

Finally.
We are leaving for Playa.
Here it all begins: Schiphol airport Amsterdam.

We only live 15 minutes away from the airport.
Check-in was a breeze, and we seem to have no delay (which is pretty uncommon for us...).

And off we go:

Flight was actually really pleasant. We coughed up some extra money and booked Star Class. It was really worthwhile, IMO. Especially considering the 11 hours we spent in the plane. Excellent service, and great seats.

I find it always a bit strange when you look at that overhead monitor and see where you actually are:

Not that I'm scared or anything... but on second thought you just don't want anything nasty to happen, right?

More to follow...

bufante · 04-17-2006

We need more to get started then that....

krazy4playa · 04-17-2006

Glad you got over the pond safe and sound. Ewe 11 hours on a plane I barely sit still for my 3 1/2. Who's in the pics?

Scaramouche · 04-17-2006

This looks like it's going to be a GREAT report!

sunnygrl · 04-17-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeeZet

Finally.
We are leaving for Playa.
Here it all begins: Schiphol airport Amsterdam.

We only live 15 minutes away from the airport.
Check-in was a breeze, and we seem to have no delay (which is pretty uncommon for us...).

And off we go:

Flight was actually really pleasant. We coughed up some extra money and booked Star Class. It was really worthwhile, IMO. Especially considering the 11 hours we spent in the plane. Excellent service, and great seats.

I find it always a bit strange when you look at that overhead monitor and see where you actually are:

Not that I'm scared or anything... but on second thought you just don't want anything nasty to happen, right?

More to follow...

I've often wondered if the plane started going down if you could watch on the monitor?

Good start. Good pics. Can't wait to read more.

cuffedlinks · 04-17-2006

Tony...
Looking forward to the rest!

(Someday...Someday....Someday...)

janied · 04-17-2006

That was just a little tease ... more, please!

Scoop · 04-17-2006

11 hours in a plane ... makes you appreciate three or four hours. That's 22 hours in a plane, or practically a whole day! OMG!

Having not gone anywhere warm this winter/spring, I could stand the time in the plane, especially the "star" class.

Looking forward to your report.

**Anna** · 04-17-2006

And for us, every time we go to my home in Sweden, add another couple of hours on Shiphol airport (if we're lucky) and then another couple of hours flight to Gothenburg, Sweden. With the time difference of 7 hours, it feels like you're traveling for 24 hours - we leave Cancun in the afternoon/evening and arrive in Gothenburg the next day, in the afternoon. It's a long day...

Sorry, Tony - can't wait to hear more!!

bizzokiki · 04-17-2006

Can't wait to hear more and see more pics...

W8N4Summer · 04-17-2006

Looking forward to more of your trip report Tony. I can't imagine having to fly the long distances you and Anna have experienced. But I would love to visit your countries someday. I'm know the long flights would be worth it. Can't wait to see more pics along with your report!

lulabell · 04-18-2006

Wow, I really feel blessed. We leave Houston and land in Cancun in about 1 1/2 hours.

monte · 04-18-2006

Come on Tony lets get on with it.....

quit workin' and get to postin'

traci · 04-18-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrsbosco

Wow, I really feel blessed. We leave Houston and land in Cancun in about 1 1/2 hours.

Yeah we are!! And the 1 1/2 hours to 2 hours seems like an eternity.......

Come on Tony! Post more

attaboy · 04-18-2006

Not complaining but i have read your trip report starter and Stewart's. Give us the good stuff. Dont let Stewart outdo you. Go Tony, go Tony, go go go..,

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TeeZet Non-aggressive Dutch dude Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Uithoorn, The Netherlands Posts: 7,629	Pics and comments - (my report...sorta...) Finally. We are leaving for Playa. Here it all begins: Schiphol airport Amsterdam. We only live 15 minutes away from the airport. Check-in was a breeze, and we seem to have no delay (which is pretty uncommon for us...). And off we go: Flight was actually really pleasant. We coughed up some extra money and booked Star Class. It was really worthwhile, IMO. Especially considering the 11 hours we spent in the plane. Excellent service, and great seats. I find it always a bit strange when you look at that overhead monitor and see where you actually are: Not that I'm scared or anything... but on second thought you just don't want anything nasty to happen, right? More to follow...

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attaboy beachaholic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 495	Not complaining but i have read your trip report starter and Stewart's. Give us the good stuff. Dont let Stewart outdo you. Go Tony, go Tony, go go go.., Last edited by attaboy : 04-18-2006 at 11:26 AM.

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bufante minucker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Crop Dusting the IA Posts: 2,600	We need more to get started then that....

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krazy4playa añejo Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,199	Glad you got over the pond safe and sound. Ewe 11 hours on a plane I barely sit still for my 3 1/2. Who's in the pics?

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Scaramouche beachaholic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fayetteville, NY Posts: 328	This looks like it's going to be a GREAT report!

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cuffedlinks añejo Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The City of Presidents Posts: 16,003	Tony... Looking forward to the rest! (Someday...Someday....Someday...)

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janied beachaholic Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 313	That was just a little tease ... more, please!

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Scoop way into it Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lake country, Indiana Posts: 181	11 hours in a plane ... makes you appreciate three or four hours. That's 22 hours in a plane, or practically a whole day! OMG! Having not gone anywhere warm this winter/spring, I could stand the time in the plane, especially the "star" class. Looking forward to your report.

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Anna top babe admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: after 10 wonderful years in Playa, now back in Sweden Posts: 3,005	And for us, every time we go to my home in Sweden, add another couple of hours on Shiphol airport (if we're lucky) and then another couple of hours flight to Gothenburg, Sweden. With the time difference of 7 hours, it feels like you're traveling for 24 hours - we leave Cancun in the afternoon/evening and arrive in Gothenburg the next day, in the afternoon. It's a long day... Sorry, Tony - can't wait to hear more!!

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bizzokiki life=playa Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago 'burbs Posts: 969	Can't wait to hear more and see more pics...

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W8N4Summer beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Waukesha, WI (burb west of Milwaukee) Posts: 299	Looking forward to more of your trip report Tony. I can't imagine having to fly the long distances you and Anna have experienced. But I would love to visit your countries someday. I'm know the long flights would be worth it. Can't wait to see more pics along with your report!

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lulabell way into it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The land of the longhorns Posts: 227	Wow, I really feel blessed. We leave Houston and land in Cancun in about 1 1/2 hours.

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monte añejo Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: dallas Posts: 12,146	Come on Tony lets get on with it..... quit workin' and get to postin'