Well, not sure if it were ACTUALLY two full days, but it did feel like it. Then the jet lag sets in. I think it actually starts while you're still in flight. Your mind knows something's different and it struggles to find the normalcy and readjust itself.
Friday, September 9th
Our flying out day got off to quite an alarming start. After moving all our furniture and belongings into storage on Thursday we stayed at the Park Hyatt in Foggy Bottom. The hotel is immaculate! Incredibly beautiful, simple design, friendly staff, delicious food and then, of course, the most cushiony comfortable bed! Joey and I were both really looking forward to a lovely night's sleep. Especially since we hadn't had a full one in weeks! We needed it.
Then, all of the sudden my deep slumber was interrupted by some sort of screeching and bright flashing light. I felt like I had only been asleep for about an hour. Angry I mumbled something profain as Joey came to next to me. In our true get up and go style we threw on the park hyatt white fluffy robes, slippers and swiftly evacuated the building. As it turned out it was already 6:45am and everyone else, mostly businessmen, were up and at 'em. There we stood in the midst of the suits in our white fluffy robes. Good morning DC.
After about 20 mins all was clear and we were able to return to our rooms. The rest of the rainy morning was spent getting in a last intense yoga class for me at down dog and run for Joey, running final dc errands, freshening up, then meeting Hannah and Lara at the tea bar in our lobby. I love spending moments with friends who simply uplift you. They are truly a breath of fresh air.
Now off to the airport.
Our last hurdle was to make sure all was well with our excess luggage. Go figure! It's really hard to pack the essentials of your life into just a few bags. Needless to say our essentials, once packed to the max, was HEAVY! Luckily the company takes care of the fees...what a blessing!
DC to London - not a bad flight. We had planned to sleep on this leg to help with the jet lag, but after eating some dark chocolate right after boarding, I was wired! I watched "Something Borrowed" and "X-Men", then did some magazine reading and watched Joey as he slept. Haha
London layover - 3 hours to kill. We wandered the airport, then sat and had a little breakfast. Hot chocolate, orange juice, egg/bacon/cheese croissant, and museli...not sure if this is very english, but it was yummy! After an hour nap, we were boarding british airlines again.
London to Abu Dhabi - this one felt long. We slept a little, watched some movie with Jake Gyllenhaal, read, then slept some more. Arrived in Abu Dhabi at 7:15pm.
The Beach Rotana is the best! They really are so kind here and will do anything they can to make sure you feel welcome...even leaving a HUGE basket of food and goodies in your suite upon arrival! We made a little dinner on the fruit and cheese before taking hot baths and hoping into bed. I could barely keep my eyes open, while Joey prepped for his upcoming day at work. The bed was so comfortable. Dreamtime.
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