The flights went as well as one could hope for, given that every seat was full and we had three different flights: Dubrovnik to Munich, Munich to Chicago, Chicago to Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Security at the Dubrovnik airport was easy: no concern about liquids and gels, no taking the computer out of carry-on baggage, no emptying of pockets or removal of belts or shoes. Munich more than made up for that as we went through two different security stations, one when we entered the terminal building and one when entered the concourse. Both were thorough but the second involved hand checking all bags after they had gone through the machine and wanding the people after we had passed through the machine. I don’t know if 100% of everyone got this thorough examination, but I and everyone around me did.
Flew Munich to Chicago where we had to get our luggage and go through passport and customs control. The passport control line was incredibly long; clearly insufficient personnel to handle the crowds. It was just as well that the flight from Chicago to the Twin Cities was half an hour late; probably would have made the on-time flight, but maybe not.
Arrived at MSP at 10 p.m., after about 21 hours of traveling. Cab home, a little cat cuddling with Jackson, and to bed at 1 a.m.
It was a great trip, but as always I’m glad to be home.
This is the last post until I'm on my next trip. Normal life isn't exciting enough to justify blogging!
this is a wonderful travel blog. thank you. Joanne, friend of Helen's
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