Korea, here I come...

or not....

I made it 451 air miles. Then came to a screeching halt. Our flight out of Eugene was delayed almost 3 hours, arriving in San Fran with less than 25 minutes to board our connecting flight to Inchon, S Korea - at the other end of the airport. One of my companions, Pat, and her daughter made the flight. Angie waited for me, I couldn't walk as fast, and they literally closed the doors on our noses. Angie got there about 30 seconds before I did, and watched the woman close the door at the entrance to the ramp. They refused to let us on!

So, we're staying in San Fran tonight to catch the flight out tomorrow. United only has 1 flight from San Fran to Korea daily. Although I appreciate the chance to shower and rest up, I'm losing a day of sight-seeing in Seoul! We were able to claim our luggage here, so at least we can change clothes and relax a bit. Pat's luggage didn't make the flight so it's arrive when we do on Saturday. I plan on telling her that we decided to escort her luggage for her, make sure it got to Korea, that's why we missed the flight.

I feel bad that Angie had to wait for me and missed the flight, but then she told me of her flight to Bulgaria last year. She was traveling with another novice traveler, like me, and had separated in the Amsterdam airport to do some shopping, agreeing to meet at the gate. Angie fell asleep in the waiting area and missed her flight. Her companion went on without her, thinking she was already on the plane. I feel a little better now. I also feel very fortunate to be traveling with Angie, she's really nice, and has a good sense of humor.

Well, these are the events that make for good stories. So, on to Korea! (tomorrow)