Story Time: Flights and Home

I was so excited to go home after 3 years. I have 3 connecting flights before I reach my final destination.

Belfast City to Heathrow

Heathrow to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi to Manila

More than 24 hours of journey from home to home. I'm looking forward to it. You know how positive I am.

First Flight.. Delayed!

Yes. It's delayed for two hours. And my next flight from Heathrow to Abu Dhabi has only 2 hours of waiting time so yes I started panicking at that time. As soon as we board I talked to the staff regarding my concern which they can't do anything about as most of the passengers have the same problem and they can't move my seat as the flight is full. Okay, inhale, exhale. I will make it!

After an hour we landed at Heathrow Airport and I just feel that I should be running in front but lol no I can't just do that. We still have to take a bus to go to the terminal and everything seems to get delayed that day.

As soon as get to the terminal, I rushed to security as you have to do everything again. I have already been told that I should hurry up as my flight is already boarding.

After passing security I pick up my hand luggage and other stuff. I have to take off my shoes and coat. As soon as everything is clear, I run as fast as I could as I heard the announcement about the last call regarding my flight. I run. I run as if I was in a marathon. I didn't bother to tie my laces or if I look stupid. I need to make it. And I did Hooray!!!!

The lovely attendant gave me a glass of water as soon as I got on my seat. I run out of breath. Oh, my sweat at that time. I'm the last one they are waiting for and boarding was complete.

Abu Dhabi Airport

Third and last flight. This is the longest. And I don't care for this is the last. Abu Dhabi to Manila. And finally landed at Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Mabuhay!

I keep looking at the map and this feels good knowing I'm nearly there.

Bought some more pasalubong in Duty-Free before going through Immigration. It's a long queue but I'm used to it. Then went to the baggage carousel for my baggage.

I'm tired. Exhausted. I just want to get my bags and go home. I'm excited to see my sister who's going to pick me up. So I wait patiently for my bag. Until the last bag and I'm left alone. My 2 bags didn't show up.

Where's my bag?

I went to the Baggage assistance. Many were there some are complaining about their missing items or why their bag was opened. I was told to fill up the form and that they will call me if there's an update with my bags and will deliver it to my house once they got it. Nice. Very nice. So I'm going home empty-handed. My pasalubong is in there!

So the time that flight was delayed and I have to run and I made it. My bags did not. They were left at Heathrow.

Instead of stressing myself out, I went to see my sister and lol and I've got my food ready.

Jollibee Bida ang saya! I missed this burger. We don't have it here. Not the same taste.

Look how happy I am lol.

It took 3 days after I got my bag. I don't know what happened but the other bag was damp and the clothes are wet but still okay. I'm happy enough to get it so no more complaints.

In those 3 days since I don't have any of my things I decided to go to the shop and lol I know I'm smiling in the picture but I'm so shocked by the price of basic needs in the Philippines. It's only 1 bag with soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, fresh milk, bread, etc, and this cost Php3500 already! Like I know everything went up but I didn't believe that it was this high. It's too much.

First food trip with family. And then we went to have our family picture taken.❤️

Mask. They still wear masks though it's not mandatory they still wear them back home for safety purposes.

After that it's like an everyday food trip at home and whenever wherever.

Oh we love our food. And yes we use our hands. Sarap magkamay!

And that's my story for today. Snow naman tomorrow.

Thank you for reading.