Well, I have had reports from the internet and contacts in the United States that the weather in the Midwest is stabilizing and that temperatures in the 70s are in the offing for the next week.
With this news, I have booked my flight on Lufthansa, which I find to be an awesome airline for their Teutonic efficiency and no-nonsense attendants who keep my glass of wine filled at all times as we arc over Iceland.
However, I have learned of a strange and disturbing phenomenon. Lufthansa will not allow me to purchase a ticket each for my beloved Orbea and BMC bicycles so they might enjoy the same comfort of the first class cabin that I take for granted. When did this happen? I will have to purchase heavy cases and pay extra to have my bicycles ride in the belly of the airplane. This does not make sense to me. I have offered them the full price first class fare to bring the bicycles aboard the plane, yet they would take less money to have them ride in with the other luggage? This is less than awesome, but inquiries to Alitalia, Air France, and American Airlines about their policies concerning purchasing extra fares for each bicycle have all been rebuffed, as well.
When did traveling become uncivilized?
I look forward to returning to Awesome's Creek and riding the wonderful roads in that area. I may meet up with some fellow cyclists this weekend for some riding in Wisconsin and Illinois, should fate smile upon me.
Keep it Awesome.
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It would seemed that the refined air traveler has been forced to private carriers. Private carriers that still maintain a modicum of esteem for their passengers.
may awesomeness spill over this weekend. hope to see you there. later.
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