I knew this was going to happen. I just had no idea it would be so soon. Saying goodnight and goodbye to the boys was horrible. It affected Jack more, but he is older and can understand better. After that difficult process I then had to say goodbye to the only woman I have ever cared for. As I was getting my suitcases out the door I could hear her sobbing from upstairs. I don’t think I have ever felt as badly about something as I did at that moment. Somehow, I was able to keep it together at that point. So, yes, I am definitely suffering from what I call ‘Travelers Remorse’. I want to be home, playing with the boys and in the arms of my wife. There is nowhere I’d rather be, and to quote Dorothy, there is, in fact, no place like home.
Sitting on a plane for 12 hours does not help this. We have entered Chinese airspace, and are 9 hours in. I have watched a movie, finished a book, played games on my phone to sufficiently drain the battery and am now playing on the netbook. Sleep is out of the question. Going somewhere 16 hours ahead is going to mess with my body. Dave and I opted to stay awake until the normal bedtime in China. The goal is to be so exhausted that our bodies have no choice but to adjust. Seems like a smart idea. Let’s hope it works.
There is absolutely no legroom for me. My legs ache, not from physical activity, but from a complete lack of use and not being able to bend. I have gotten up several times for the bathroom and also just to stretch, but there is a small village in the back of the plane. This has relegated me back to my seat. Or prison. Interchangeable at this point! Working 12 hour shifts on an ambulance is no preparation for this. The cockpit of a rig is cavernous compared to this. The lunch was surprisingly good. Chicken with rosemary and some potatoes. The other option was mushrooms and won tons. Both Paula and Dave opted for that. It did not look pleasing, Paula did not like it, nor did Dave. I made a wise choice. Dave said it actually made him ill for 2 hours. Gross.
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