Today is the first day of our 15 day Peruvian adventure. We have been packing for weeks, been innoculated against a bunch of diseases and have a whole pharmacy of prescription drugs for the trip. Our friend, Connie and Bill Wagner are our traveling companions. The day started off great, beautiful day, made great time to the airport, boarded on time and off we go- right! Wrong!!
Only once before have I been on a flight where they had to kick people off, today makes it two. I guess flying is like the LIFO inventory method, last in, first out and the last people who walked on, 5 of them had to get off. The plane would not have enough gas to make it to Peru with a full flight. As Crissy would say "REALLY!".
After 45 minutes of splitting up families, shuffling people, passports and luggage we were finally ready. Doors closed, we were good to go, only an hour late. However, the air was getting a little stale, must be sitting the sitting on the runway counting passengers 20 times. No, something to do with the air intake, we wouldn't be able to breathe in flight - now we have a mechanical problem! After 15 minutes everyone has to get off the plane.
Finally a replacement plane has come, we just boarded and I'm keeping my fingers crossed we will be off a mere two and a half hours late. At least everyone has been pleasant and we have been with friends making lemonade. Peru bound once more! Let's hope the taxi is waiting for us.
