Aug 31, 2006 00:27
I'm heading off to Switzerland shortly, but I am not as confident as I once was. I can't believe I am worrying about the size of my hand luggage! I actually wanted to travel very light and pack everything into my hand luggage, but I can't take gels or liquids and I can't bring on anything larger than a notebook bag. Instead I will be lumbered with a half-empty 60 litre backpack just so I can check something onto the plane. I also wanted to take my laptop with me, but I won't risk it this time. Too many unknowns. It has been almost a year since I last flew and the authorities have turned up the stress-o-meter to maximum. I used to enjoy flying and, in fact, once I am in the air I still do. It's the whole hassle beforehand that pisses me off.
Oh well! I have decided to walk to the bus station, since there aren't any local buses at this time. Will set off in about fifteen minutes, after I have finished writing this.
I rarely invoke the travel Gods, but this time I hope they are keeping an eye on me!
Zürich, here I come!