Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 26, 2023 Author #551 Share Posted May 26, 2023 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Drazil65 said: I am sorry this has happened, and unfortunately, in the current world of travel this situation is becoming more frequent it seems. We always fly nonstop (easier from east coast I guess) across the pond so I can literally watch the luggage being loaded onto the same (and only) plane we are flying on. When we have an occasion where we can not do nonstop to final destination (like when we visit friends in Greece every couple of years) and need additional flights (usually from LHR) we only do carry on. We also pack an empty mid to large collapsible duffle bag in one of our carry on's for some "extra clothes" we will no doubt purchase at our destination (or souvenir type things and check that bag) depending how many days we are actually staying. A couple of years ago we were going to a wedding in Greece in addition to visiting friends for 10 days and because we only had carry on luggage (and backpack each) we purchased our wedding (dressy clothes over there) once we arrived. There was no need to have the extra dressy clothes taking up any valuable carry on luggage space. DH and DS purchased nice sport jackets and a dress shirts (had khaki pants that were sufficient for the wedding once topped with jackets) and I purchased a dress and matching shoes (of course!). All these items go into the extra duffle bag as well as anything else we do not want to carry home on plane (depending how exhausted we are by time we go home we may check all of the bags). We also learned many years ago that if you do check a bag, take pix of it opened and packed and one of the closed luggage and tag (with your info if lost). This way you do not need to remember everything if you do need to fill out a lost luggage form and there will be a pix of the luggage you are looking for as well. Hoping things get better from this point on and you can relax some. Beautiful place you are staying at, love the roof top! looking back, nonstop was the way to go. We saved $800 making our connections, and in retrospect we’d have both paid the $800 to avoid all this. On the way back we’re AA nonstop LHR-DFW, so that’s a relief. Edited May 26, 2023 by TxTeach79 Fingers the size of iberico sausage 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 26, 2023 Author #552 Share Posted May 26, 2023 The Spaniards. Such an exotic peoples. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 26, 2023 Author #553 Share Posted May 26, 2023 I wish IKEA sold clothes. I would wear the crap out of a VAARF right now 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleally Posted May 26, 2023 #554 Share Posted May 26, 2023 2 hours ago, TxTeach79 said: El Cel Terrace Lounge Oh yeah, might be worth the move! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpleally Posted May 26, 2023 #555 Share Posted May 26, 2023 2 hours ago, TxTeach79 said: B looked at me and said the first non stressed thing she’s said in a while…. “Welp, let’s just get drunk tonight” that’s my girl Order a bottle of Bollinger and life is good🍾 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stallion Posted May 26, 2023 #556 Share Posted May 26, 2023 This is your BIG CHANCE to go for a more European style 1 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 26, 2023 Author #557 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Just now, Stallion said: This is your BIG CHANCE to go for a more European style finally, what the ladies have been waiting for 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvcruzing Posted May 26, 2023 #558 Share Posted May 26, 2023 1 minute ago, TxTeach79 said: finally, what the ladies have been waiting for Nope. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 26, 2023 Author #559 Share Posted May 26, 2023 This bar tab is gonna be more than the cruise. Honestly, I feel like BA should pay for this too tbh espresso martini for B 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 26, 2023 Author #560 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Everything in the rooftop toilet is solid black, like the hearts of British Airways 1 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephPS79 Posted May 26, 2023 #561 Share Posted May 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, TxTeach79 said: Everything in the rooftop toilet is solid black, like the hearts of British Airways I mean, it DOES look classy... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 26, 2023 Author #562 Share Posted May 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, StephPS79 said: I mean, it DOES look classy... classy is my middle name (you should smell this shirt) 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 26, 2023 Author #563 Share Posted May 26, 2023 I know I’m complaining and going on about not having our belongings…. But my god…. If this is hardship, I’ve won the dang lottery. Perfection. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 26, 2023 Author #564 Share Posted May 26, 2023 8:52p, Barcelona 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 26, 2023 Author #565 Share Posted May 26, 2023 8:53p, London Heathrow 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 26, 2023 Author #567 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Renaissance “R” lit up in green 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 26, 2023 Author #568 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Rooftop sunset in Spain. Life is good. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cml4958 Posted May 26, 2023 #569 Share Posted May 26, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, TxTeach79 said: I wish IKEA sold clothes. I would wear the crap out of a VAARF right now They do have a waffle robe you can get. https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/bjaelven-bathrobe-beige-60512979/ I tried to add the picture but it wasn't working. Edited May 26, 2023 by cml4958 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLE2CRUISE Posted May 26, 2023 #570 Share Posted May 26, 2023 I am SO sorry about all your travel struggles, but I am still enjoying this review and am very impressed by your ability to keep your sanity ❤️ Keep up the drinking and remember...you're about to be on a cruise!!!! Even if you have to walk around in a towel for the next week - most of us would like to be you 😄 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 26, 2023 Author #571 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Just now, CLE2CRUISE said: I am SO sorry about all your travel struggles, but I am still enjoying this review and am very impressed by your ability to keep your sanity ❤️ Keep up the drinking and remember...you're about to be on a cruise!!!! Even if you have to walk around in a towel for the next week - most of us would like to be you 😄 now that’s my kinda perspective! 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 26, 2023 Author #572 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Sunset is over, but the party ain’t 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephPS79 Posted May 26, 2023 #573 Share Posted May 26, 2023 10 minutes ago, TxTeach79 said: Sunset is over, but the party ain’t Missing a set of legs...Hopefully over to that bar to grab another round! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TxTeach79 Posted May 26, 2023 Author #574 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Just now, StephPS79 said: Missing a set of legs...Hopefully over to that bar to grab another round! Oh she’s at the bar in that pic! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eli_6 Posted May 26, 2023 #575 Share Posted May 26, 2023 U don't need to fly nonstop. U can't fly nonstop from d f w to bcn. Just do carry on. Not that hard. If a family of 4 like us can do it, anyone can do it. We have done it 2 summers in a row. 3 weeks and 3.5 weeks. We even did formal clothes last year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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