Trying to Get There

     I don't end up on planes that often but when I do I always learn something new. Today I was asked if I was an unaccompanied minor. Good thing: I look young. Bad thing: apparently I look like a child. It was an odd experience.
       I also learned that there are a lot of people going to New Zealand. I met seven people on the flight from Portland that will end up in New Zealand in the next few days. I had no idea that so many people from the North West traveled to New Zealand.
        Another important travel tip wearing a brightly colored scarf helps people from one flight remember you on the next. I have yet to decide if this is good or bad.
     In LA I learned a number of things. First I really need to work on my Spanish. Second it's a good idea to get a map of a very large air port prior to landing. LAX is huge and confusing. I had to leave on terminal and get to another and my bags had to be picked up and rechecked. That was a surprise. I almost left my bags in LA. Also asking for directions is a mixed boat of very helpful and Spanish.
    I only have two legs and a bunch of hours left!