June 27th, 2009
4pm
We have boarded KLM flight to Amsterdam. Sonal, Dhaval, Pradeep and Ranjana are all seated separately, so they move their seats to be together. I am in 10J (window and bulk head) and next to a teacher who talks a little too much. I am already missing the kids and Tapan and am a bit nervous. After a quick nap, they serve dinner with alcohol but we are to stay far away as it will further dehydrate us when we are too stay hydrated for the trip. I have started my diamox at 125mg twice a day but Pradeep convinces us that 250mg twice a day is the way to go. I will have to adjust my dose when I land.
I take my Bose headset out (thanks tapan for convincing me to take it) and watch some movies. Taken and Slumdog Millionaire. I take my travel pillow out too and it is much better than airline pillows!! I get my food preference (veggie) and after eating I sink into the seat to try to sleep.
6AM: Amsterdam airport
We all get off and walk around to find the Sinha's toothbrushes. We tried to go to the Delta lounge but it is shared with KLM and does not work for us to get in! Bummer! We all reboard after freshening up and getting some bottled water. I am in 11J (window again) and the others are towards the back. Most of us sleep for this leg. I get Indian Veggie food for snack including daal, paratha, aloo ki sabzi and rice!! We all take our meds with food and sink in. I watch Dostana and fall asleep only to be waken by the sounds of landing gear and announcements. I am very very nervous as are the others. We will get to the hotel, get a briefing, sort our stuff and rest for the morning. The things that remain behind will be given to the hotel.
KILI here we come!!
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