In frankfurt, on 18th Feb 2011, we came out of the flight and was asked to wait for the pram just outside the flight entrance. Note, this not a gate where we board the flight. The gates will normally be connected by a long aluminium tube to the flight. Before entering into the tube u will be checked for the security check seal in the hand baggage. We were asked to wait just at the end of this aluminium tube. Within few mins we got our pram. In the mean time we have clicked three photos one with Tejas and Lufthansa Airline flight (not the one we travelled) in the backgroud. Then we came out of the gate. Having the pram with us all the time was the best decision we probably took during this travel. Will explain this statement later. Then we saw a door which led to a lounge kind of area. This was an automatic door and the moment it felt our presence it opened immly!!!! Then we went for a security check, not sure whether it was necessary or we did a mistake by going there instead of another route. There the security officer got suspicious with the 1Ltr flask we were carrying. I informed him that its empty and opened it and showed it to him. He immly agreed and asked us to proceed further. Even though we had breakfast in flight we wanted to have a good coffee.
We saw a Mccafe of McDonald's Immly rushed in!! Forgot one thing, The moment we came into the lounge area I got the Indian Currency that I was carrying into Euro. Just for the knowledge sake 2000 rupees fetched us only 22 Euros and some cents. Was wondering whether this will be enough. In the cafe ordered for two coffees and two large fries. (McDonald's poitu fries saapidama vandha maha paavam!!!!). Tejas was enjoying Frankfurt. He kept on climbing the chairs and was looking out of the windows. Surprisingly the coffee and the fries was only for 7Euro. In India the same would have costed us minimum Rs.150. Then we started our walk towards our gate C15 from where the next flight to chicago was scheduled. We had ample amount of time when we started. But the distance should be a minimum of 1.5 kms. Thats when we thought, Thank God we got the pram. We kept on walking looking at the sign boards for C15. Everywhere it was mentioned go ahead but no where we saw C15. Slowly the time started moving faster. We too moved faster after taking couple of snaps on the way. Even though the walk was a bit long it wasn't that tiring. Probably because of the temperature they maintained.
Atlast we came to the Gates C1-C15. Here the Lufthansa guys verified our Passports and the Boarding pass. When I tried to make way for other by moving the pram a bit ahead the guy got offended. He said I will check your passports first then u can move. I told him that I am not leaving the place just moving the pram to make some way thats it. Not sure whether he was convinced or not. Didnt bother. Then we left to board the flight. Since already travelled 10 hours Priya wanted to freshen up and have a change of dress. I said its ok we can travel the same way. But she wasn't comfortable so she went and changed her dress and came back. We wanted to change the dress for Tejas too but the time was short. So we decided we will do it in the flight. We went to the gate and as usual gave the pram to the boarding people and took Tejas with us and went it. If you have noticed the flight design in internet u can see that the Business Class and the Economy Class will be separated by a thin aluminum wall. We got the first row seats after this wall. So the legroom was too less. But the good thing is, lufthansa airhostess came and installed a baby bed for Tejas in which he slept for three hours.
The flight from Chennai to Frankfurt was a Airbus model and this was a Boeing model. In this one there were no personalized TV. Only over head TV. So we were forced to sleep ( :) ). We too slept for the first three hours. We were served some juices and a puff before closing our eyes. We felt this travel was a long one even though it was only 10 hours. Tejas was a good boy for the first half of the travel. The second half gave us the experience of what we were fearing the moment we learnt the flight duration. Tejas started moving around the flight and never sat with us without shouting or crying. Either me or Priya has to go at the back of him throughout. We sat down for a while to have our meal. Then again he was restless. Atlast the flight reached Chicago.
What Tejas did in Chicago - Please wait for the next part. Comments are most welcome. We are uploading the fotos and will send you the link soon.
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