• Remote Weddell Sea Explorer
    Just a short distance to go before we land at IAH.
    On the ground at IAH — Houston, Texas.We have to wait until 5:00a before we can deplane ... @ IAH — Houston, Texas.

    Hello Houston!

    March 12, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 59 °F

    I had my longest and best sleep on a flight ever. Must have been really tired. We had about 1.5 hours left to land at IAH when the cabin lights came on and I decided to get up. Mui was just getting up as well.

    By the time we finished folding and putting away our bed linens, it was our turn to be served breakfast. Mui took the omelet option as he always does; I opted for the French Toast with vanilla and blueberry sauce. It was quite tasty, but just a bit too sweet at 3:50a CST.

    An hour later, we were on the ground, taxiing to Terminal E at IAH. By 4:50a, we were at our gate.

    At the moment, we are on hold at the gate. We have to wait until 5:00a to deplane because immigration and customs officials come on duty at that hour.    Read more