Several of us were flying Delta , which after their computer outrage on Monday did mean a long layover. Auto correct is definitely not my friend. Since my group was going to be running late I had to get one of the other agents traveling with us to meet up with my clients from Japan. They had a hard time because instead of typing "Look for a blond girl with 3 Japanese people", I typed "Very Blind Girl." . This led to a mad scramble throughout the airport looking for the "Very Blind" girl. Needless to say three jumbo jets arrived at
the same time and it appeared as if it was an Asian invasion. She was found eventually sans the white cane.
Of course this is on top of the fact that all the Delta flights were delayed. We finally arrived at our hotel (Century Plaza Spa) it was a welcome relief. Several of our group arrived before us and asked the local hotel staff their recommendations for a good restaurant. They ended up in a restaurant with great food and outstanding service, it also happened to be a restaurant that was heavily favored by the LGBT community. It was a great time had by all.
Then one of our travelers decided to go to the local grocery store three blocks away and grab a case of water, unfortunately he exited the store via a different door and ended up going in the wrong direction from the hotel and became hopelessly lost. His daughter was able to finally get in touch with him on his cell phone and grabbed a cab and picked him up. (Whew!)
I've been traveling internationally for over thirty years and assisting my wife with her travel business for ten. I've learned that when you escort a group of travelers (31 on this trip) you are always going to have some excitement, bur for Pete's sake can't we get on the ship before it starts.
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