Glenda Finds a Unicorn

An overnight in LA isn’t usually on our Japan travel plan — normally we’d just push through. But tonight? It feels like a gift. After a bumpy ride from Charlotte to Los Angeles (decent meal, long day), we were more than ready to land and breathe. Cross-country flights just wear you out, no way around it.

Our friend and travel wizard, Shane Lawrence, had booked us a room at the Hyatt Regency right next to LAX. It’s a great spot — pretty lobby, comfy room, exactly what we needed.

You know that feeling when all you want is to kick back and do absolutely nothing? Yep, that’s me right now, stretched out and soaking it in.

Glenda, though? Different story. She’s been in battle mode with her iPhone. We fly to Osaka tomorrow, but for days we haven’t been able to check in — the airline’s website has been acting as though it were demon-possessed. I must’ve tried close to a hundred times with no luck.

And then… magic. Out of nowhere, Glenda cracked the code tonight and checked us both in! No idea how — maybe the travel gods smiled on her. We texted Shane (already in Japan), and he replied:

“Looks like Glenda found a unicorn.”

Sure did. Tomorrow’s looking a lot smoother — and yes, there will be a celebratory brunch in the airport lounge.

Next stop: Osaka — with a little extra luck in our pockets.Read more