At Airport

Wednesday May 16

I almost did not get on the plane and now Im at Venice Marco Polo airport with 2 boarding passes for the planes. I knew I would have a problem when United website didn’t have my flight connected to my United mileage+. I wrote emails to United and US Air and made phone calls. Nobody gave me cause for concern just me and my instinct. I will deal with United when I return. Some young man here at Marco Polo Airport working for US Air helped me a lot! Another person before him gave me no hope. When he told me I might not be able to get on board I would have paid for a ticket. I think I will write something about all the pitfalls with travel and this is one - free miles and the airline puts you on another airline! Do not do that unless the source airline gives you a ticket. What he explained is that the airlines dont communicate. Anyway Im on my way - plane leaves 90 mins to Philadelphia So its 707 to SFO. Also I have my bags with me.
Once again security took my yogurt like a terrorist would have yoghurt. Anyway a small sacrifice.
Coming here yesterday really helped since with these 2 heavy bags not good to be walking around looking for US Air and bus #15.
This was such a wonderful experience all of it! It will take a while to absorb it be with it… I am very grateful for this gift from many people. I brought back many gifts and I hope they contribute to their lives.