Bundled Up
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
It’s so warm here on the plane but Kathy is still wearing her coat, and mask. I don’t know how she’s able to stand the heat! Well, she’s always saying that she’s cold so I guess she’llLes mer
Buckled Up
2. mai 2023, Forente stater
This isn’t a very crowded flight, which not only makes us happy because we can be comfortable and enjoy extra room, it also means that Groot get his own seat. He’s already got his seatbelt on andLes mer
We’re Moving!
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
We’ve just pulled away from the terminal and are slowly making our way to the runway. Although it looks like it’s still raining, it’s actually nice and sunny outside. I’m glad that the weatherLes mer
Wingman
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
We’re seated in row 6, but it seems that no matter what row we sit in, we’re always right by the plane’s wings. Are the wings of a plane really so wide that they take up nearly the entireLes mer
On the Runway
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
We’re approaching the runway, on line with other planes that are waiting to take off. I never see planes landing when we’re on this line. Are landings done in another part of the airport? It wouldLes mer
Taking Off
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
It was a very smooth take off and right now we’re up in the air and headed west! I’m really looking forward to seeing Chicago. I hope that we get there soon!
More Take Off
2. mai 2023, Forente stater
I tried something new this time. I filmed the whole take off with the GoPro camera and took pictures with the phone. It was easier to do both than I had expected and it let me have both video andLes mer
We’re Flying!
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
We seem to have left rain behind us because the skies are looking great! I hope the weather will be this good in Chicago. I’m looking forward to a rain free visit in the Windy City!
Clear Skies
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
From up here, everything looks pretty much the same. It’s too bad we’re not passing mountains or something a bit more interesting. Still, I’m enjoying the view. I almost always prefer the windowLes mer
Snack Time!
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
The flight attendants have come around with snacks and drinks. The snack was something like a Chex Mix which I enjoyed very much. My choice of a drink was water, as always.
More Snacks
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 43 °F
Kathy didn’t want her bag of Chex Mix because she thought that it was too salty for her taste. Instead, she munched on a bag of dry Cheerios cereal that she had in her purse. The Cheerios are goodLes mer
Lots of Room
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 39 °F
I’m really glad that the plane is so empty. It’s so much more comfortable flying with some extra space to stretch out and relax. We’re more used to sold out flights where space is very tight.
Safety First!
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ 🌬 43 °F
I didn’t pay very much attention to the safety lecture presentation done by the flight attendants. I don’t think anybody really does, actually. I decided to take a look at the safety documentationLes mer
Descending
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
The captain has announced that we are now descending and all seatbelts must be fastened. This trip was much quicker than I had expected it to be. I never realized how close New York is to Chicago.
Where’s Chicago?
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
We must not be as close to landing as I thought we were because I was expecting Chicago to be a lot more built up than this. I know that airports aren’t in the center of town but I was thinking thatLes mer
Landing in Chicago 1
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
This video was so long that it had to be split into two parts. Unfortunately, this app limits videos to only one minute. Anyway, enjoy it!
Landing in Chicago 2
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Here’s the rest of the landing video. It was a fast and smooth flight that we both enjoyed. Aside from their strange boarding procedures, Southwest Airlines is a great company to fly with!
First Look
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
As we came out of the plane, this was my first view of Chicago. It doesn’t really look like much and a view like this could actually be anywhere.
On the Moving Walkway
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
These moving walkways are always fun, and convenient, to use. I’m wondering why they never appear anywhere other than airports. They would be so efficient anywhere where lots of people are walking.
Fun on the Walkway
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
This security guard saw me taking a video on the walkway and decided to give me a little show. What a great sense of humor and such a good sport! I’m already liking Chicago very much!
Battle of Midway Memorial
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
If you go down the hall towards Concourse A, you will see the Battle of Midway Memorial, complete with a Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber suspended from the ceiling. Along with the aircraft there areLes mer
Welcome to Chicago!
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
We’re passing by the luggage pickup area and, once again, feel so happy that this is an area that we’ll never have to spend time in. We always travel very light and just use a carry on bag. It’sLes mer
On the Orange Line
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
We had no trouble finding the train that would take us from the airport into the city of Chicago. This ride works out a lot less expensive than getting a taxi!
Ready to Ride
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
From the outside, these trains look very similar to what we have in New York City. The main difference is that these trains are emblazoned with the CTA logo, for Chicago Transit Authority, while oursLes mer
Final Seats?
2. mai 2023, Forente stater ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
We’re not sure what direction the train will be going yet but we may have to switch seats. Kathy doesn’t like riding backwards. I remember once, in San Francisco, it almost made her sick. SheLes mer