It’s a lovely and warm spring day here in Berlin. Anneliese and I arrived on Thursday at about 9:15 AM. She was an absolute angel on the planes, but I do have to tell you about a real jerk that we encountered in New York City.
We were forced to fly into LaGuardia Airport from Boston, as our original flight became overly full at the very last moment. This found me running from one gate to the next, clutching Anneliese and catching that flight, along with several other employees. We all agreed to share a taxi from LaGuardia to JFK Airport on the other side of the city.
Well, it was very hot, 87 degrees (F) and humid. When we all got into the taxi, the air conditioner was blowing lovely cold air. I could feel Anneliese panting heavily so I unzipped her bag and let her head pop out, so she could breath.
Well, the moron cab driver announced that “I do not run air conditioning for a DOG!”. We were all incensed and we did not tip the jerk. The ride was long, hot and by the time we reached Kennedy Airport, we were all dripping messes! I was angry and felt bad that the other 3 people were forced to suffer.
When I got to the gate for the Berlin flight, I noticed my name was not on the passenger cleared or the passenger stand-by list. I went to the counter and found out that a mistake had been made in Boston, but the nice man assured me that I would get a nice seat, and I did.
Business Class was not completely full and this was wonderful. It meant I did not have to share my area with any one but Anneliese, and that I could also enjoy conversation with the all male Stewards for the flight. They were all the best, and a pleasure to speak with.
The ride was bumpy and I had to get up a few times to visit the ladies room even thought the seat belt sign was on. However we made it in one piece and early to boot! All good things.
Uschi’s husband too me out to lunch along with their daughter. We had Chinese food! It’s very different here, from what we get in the USA. Perhaps a bit hotter.
When Uschi arrived home from work, we hugged and hugged and talked and talked. We even took a walk, which felt very fine indeed.
Since I have not slept at all in the last two days, I plan a nice early bedtime with Anneliese, and then I hope to hit the ground running in the morning.
Meanwhile, here is a picture of Uschi’s handsome dog, Noah!
Glad you made it there ok!
Boo on the cab driver!
I am so excited you made it safe and sound!
Can’t wait to hear more!
Yeah, that guy was a jerk. Glad you made it and are having a nice visit with Uschi! Tell her I send my love! Love YOU, Mel
So glad you made it. Looks like you have beautiful weather there. I hope you´re having a good time.
Hi Marybeth, Yes, the cab driver was a jerk. Glad to hear you made it there safely. The people who gets the pups from this litter will be some very lucky people…I know from experience. Ali is an AWESOME dog and we just love her personality. Be safe and have fun! Smiles!
Glad that you arrived safely and had your own little section of the plane for you and Annelise to relax.
That cabbie was a jerk, but just remember that he was sweating too because he was an idiot!!
Enjoy Germany and your time with friends!
Glad it all worked out in the end, and you’re right. that cab driver was a JERK! I would have taken his number and reported him!
Don’t you just love being at home in a place so far away? I feel like that in Prague:) Our niece has been in Berlin since January, doing a semester abroad, through New York University and loves it. She’s probably off traveling now, before coming home. She is fluent in German, as is her mom who learned it in college and during an exchange year and is a German teacher/tutor. Enjoy!