YetiBlog® - Sleepless in Europe

leadf00t · 28th April 2009, 10:49

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Originally Posted by blacmagic

Leadfoot, he most likely has problems with the safe word.

for those who dont know what that is, watch Eurotrip. for those who have seen Eurotrip and still dont know what it is, shame on you.

Blacmagic

whats that word. what script is that. i have seen eurotrip but i cant recollect what reference you are making.

btw Amsterdam is nothing like shown in Eurotrip. It is a truely beautiful place. the canals, the streets, the architecture and the people.

Wait until Sam starts posting. I will try and chip in with a few photographs if His Yeti Highness would not minding me hijacking with a few pics.

blacmagic · 28th April 2009, 10:58

Leasfoot, you GOT to be kidding me. Amsterdam is a major part of Eurotrip. remember Jamie going to get his camera 'serviced', Cooper going to a Club where Lucy Lawless promises him unlimited pleasure until she heard the safe word?
also, it is in Amsterdam that Scotty and Jenny go to a hash bar to have hash brownies without any hash.

this should jog your memory Eurotrip - Vandersexxx - SpikedHumor - Recherche vidéo sur Truveo

Sam Kapasi · 28th April 2009, 11:58

Maybe it wasn't such a great idea to fly Emirates.

We weren't sure about how we wanted to get to Holland, but we knew we wanted to get to Frankfurt first. Emirates had a great price and I was entitled to some extra discounts.
I'd booked us to Frankfurt (via Dubai of course)

The flight to Dubai was uneventful, but I had been completely sleepless.

Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to Dubai.

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Spending 2 hours in Dubai isn't too bad. We could be in a worse place.

RAC · 28th April 2009, 12:23

Hello Sam
Congratulations on the award.
Hope this blog continues well into the award ceremony and the celebrations.

Sam Kapasi · 28th April 2009, 12:42

Dubai to Frankfurt will be another 6.5 hours.

My head hurts. I hate these 4 am flights. You don't sleep all night and you cannot sleep all day. You want to sleep on the flight, but it is difficult with all the movement and changing light and uncomfortable seating.

I'd already watched "The Day The Earth Stood Still" and "Journey to the Centre of the Earth" and 6 episodes of "Friends" onboard. My head was hurting and my eyes were red.

My colleague and I manage to talk a little about work and the meetings but it isn't much. Sometimes he sleeps a little while I watch the movie.
I was hoping that Jenny would come to Frankfurt. It had been many days since I saw her last.

Frankfurt is surprisingly pleasant outside the plane.

I receive a message from Jenny letting me know she cannot come to the airport. Ah well, I'm going to see her tomorrow in any case, no point in being unreasonable.
Still, we now have 4 hours in Frankfurt.

I haven't slept at all. I feel a bit strange and weightless as we walk around Fraport.

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We've decided against renting a car to go to Amsterdam. It makes no sense to rent a car that will remain parked in the hotel. From the itinerary we've been given, it looks while we may not have any sightseeing time at all!

Still, we visit Sixt and Avis and Europcar to get the rates. We see the new Mercedes GLK280 at Sixt. It's not a very handsome car.

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Cabrios cost 3 times a regular car. We're tempted but choose to fly low cost.

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The flight is at 6pm.

Sam Kapasi · 28th April 2009, 13:00

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Amsterdam Schiphol.

The flight lands 20 minutes before schedule.
The flight was fairly uneventful, except the food which was truly awful. Every time I think of a bad domestic flight in India, a quick euro-domestic flight reminds me of our high service standards.

The AKGs are blasting straight into my fuddled brain. It's 7.30 pm here (11pm back home), bright sunlight streaming into Schiphol airport. I'd left home at 2am. I've been awake and travelling for 21 hours.
I'm thinking of a cool white bed in my room, but a quick look at the 'Berry and I realise that our first meeting starts in 45 minutes.

Schiphol is an interesting airport.

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Outside, the weather is great, albeit a bit cold.

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I turn and look at the pots on the ground and that's when it hits me. It's TULIP season in Holland. How lucky am I to be here?

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I stop and stare for a while at the gorgeous tulips. The world is a beautiful place and I am very blessed to be here.

Now if I could only get some sleep...

MileCruncher · 28th April 2009, 13:24

The blog has started and the F5 is getting ready to scream "Help". This help is directed to Sam

.

I hope Sam is listening.

BTW good start to the blog. Look forward to the action.

OT: I have not been able to appreciate the new MB design. The GLK atleast looks looks futuristic and beautiful in parts but not as a whole. And I thought the Germans would know the saying " Whole should be more than the sum of parts"

Sam Kapasi · 28th April 2009, 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by MileCruncher

The blog has started and the F5 is getting ready to scream "Help". This help is directed to Sam

.

Worry not, I intend to make at least 5 to 7 posts today.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

The flight was fairly uneventful, except the food which was truly awful.

I forgot to mention, it was also one of the smallest airplanes I had been on. A Fokker jet.

simply_sunny001 · 28th April 2009, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

A Fokker jet.

funny name too.

how many seats it had 10 ?

deepakhon · 28th April 2009, 14:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

A Fokker jet.

Sounds awful

The tulips! I would love to visit Netherlands just for this one.

rkavthekar · 28th April 2009, 14:41

In late 1980's, Fokker planes made their presence felt in India through a lost cost Airline called "Vayudooth" started by Govt of India to connect smaller cities. Lot of them crashed and I definitely remember a one that crashed in Ujani Dam near Pune.

takecare and drive safely

TheOne® · 28th April 2009, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

I forgot to mention, it was also one of the smallest airplanes I had been on. A Fokker jet.

It is the so-called KLM Cityhopper.

MileCruncher · 28th April 2009, 14:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkavthekar

In late 1980's, Fokker planes made their presence felt in India through a lost cost Airline called "Vayudooth" started by Govt of India to connect smaller cities. Lot of them crashed and I definitely remember a one that crashed in Ujani Dam near Pune.

takecare and drive safely

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

I forgot to mention, it was also one of the smallest airplanes I had been on. A Fokker jet.

Fokkers Friendship Aircrafts were being used by IC under their Alliance Air brand till about 3 years back on the NE sector. They slightly smaller than the ATR - 48/72 and bit more noiser and also prone to engine stopping in Mid Air (experienced one myself)

sudev · 28th April 2009, 15:01

Fokker, Hopper ...confusing. Just as you are confusing Fokker with Vayudoot's Dorniers.
f5 again.

Sam Kapasi · 28th April 2009, 16:03

We take the shuttle to our hotel and check in. A quick shower and we're at our meeting.

A few drinks that night and I play catch-up with the news from all my colleagues.

Almost everyone has the same questions! After all they are Jenny's ex-colleagues.

Show me your hands? Where's the ring!?
Aren't you married yet?
How is Jenny, how is India treating her?
Does she like it there? How is your new home?
Where is she, how is she?

I smile and answer them all patiently with the same answer

Ask her tomorrow when she gets here.

28th April 2009, 10:58	#62
blacmagic BANNED Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 221 Thanked: 12 Times	Leasfoot, you GOT to be kidding me. Amsterdam is a major part of Eurotrip. remember Jamie going to get his camera 'serviced', Cooper going to a Club where Lucy Lawless promises him unlimited pleasure until she heard the safe word? also, it is in Amsterdam that Scotty and Jenny go to a hash bar to have hash brownies without any hash. this should jog your memory Eurotrip - Vandersexxx - SpikedHumor - Recherche vidéo sur Truveo Last edited by blacmagic : 28th April 2009 at 11:02.
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28th April 2009, 11:58	#63
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	YetiBlog® - Tuesday, 21st April 2009 Maybe it wasn't such a great idea to fly Emirates. We weren't sure about how we wanted to get to Holland, but we knew we wanted to get to Frankfurt first. Emirates had a great price and I was entitled to some extra discounts. I'd booked us to Frankfurt (via Dubai of course) The flight to Dubai was uneventful, but I had been completely sleepless. Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to Dubai. Spending 2 hours in Dubai isn't too bad. We could be in a worse place. Last edited by Sam Kapasi : 28th April 2009 at 12:15.
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28th April 2009, 12:23	#64
RAC BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 192 Thanked: 10 Times	Hello Sam Congratulations on the award. Hope this blog continues well into the award ceremony and the celebrations.
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28th April 2009, 12:42	#65
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	Dubai to Frankfurt will be another 6.5 hours. My head hurts. I hate these 4 am flights. You don't sleep all night and you cannot sleep all day. You want to sleep on the flight, but it is difficult with all the movement and changing light and uncomfortable seating. I'd already watched "The Day The Earth Stood Still" and "Journey to the Centre of the Earth" and 6 episodes of "Friends" onboard. My head was hurting and my eyes were red. My colleague and I manage to talk a little about work and the meetings but it isn't much. Sometimes he sleeps a little while I watch the movie. I was hoping that Jenny would come to Frankfurt. It had been many days since I saw her last. Frankfurt is surprisingly pleasant outside the plane. I receive a message from Jenny letting me know she cannot come to the airport. Ah well, I'm going to see her tomorrow in any case, no point in being unreasonable. Still, we now have 4 hours in Frankfurt. I haven't slept at all. I feel a bit strange and weightless as we walk around Fraport. We've decided against renting a car to go to Amsterdam. It makes no sense to rent a car that will remain parked in the hotel. From the itinerary we've been given, it looks while we may not have any sightseeing time at all! Still, we visit Sixt and Avis and Europcar to get the rates. We see the new Mercedes GLK280 at Sixt. It's not a very handsome car. Cabrios cost 3 times a regular car. We're tempted but choose to fly low cost. The flight is at 6pm. Last edited by Sam Kapasi : 28th April 2009 at 12:44.
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28th April 2009, 13:00	#66
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	Amsterdam! Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Amsterdam Schiphol. The flight lands 20 minutes before schedule. The flight was fairly uneventful, except the food which was truly awful. Every time I think of a bad domestic flight in India, a quick euro-domestic flight reminds me of our high service standards. The AKGs are blasting straight into my fuddled brain. It's 7.30 pm here (11pm back home), bright sunlight streaming into Schiphol airport. I'd left home at 2am. I've been awake and travelling for 21 hours. I'm thinking of a cool white bed in my room, but a quick look at the 'Berry and I realise that our first meeting starts in 45 minutes. Schiphol is an interesting airport. Outside, the weather is great, albeit a bit cold. I turn and look at the pots on the ground and that's when it hits me. It's TULIP season in Holland. How lucky am I to be here? I stop and stare for a while at the gorgeous tulips. The world is a beautiful place and I am very blessed to be here. Now if I could only get some sleep...
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28th April 2009, 13:24	#67
MileCruncher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 4,235 Thanked: 592 Times View My Garage	The blog has started and the F5 is getting ready to scream "Help". This help is directed to Sam . I hope Sam is listening. BTW good start to the blog. Look forward to the action. OT: I have not been able to appreciate the new MB design. The GLK atleast looks looks futuristic and beautiful in parts but not as a whole. And I thought the Germans would know the saying " Whole should be more than the sum of parts"
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28th April 2009, 14:41	#71
rkavthekar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 205 Thanked: 14 Times	In late 1980's, Fokker planes made their presence felt in India through a lost cost Airline called "Vayudooth" started by Govt of India to connect smaller cities. Lot of them crashed and I definitely remember a one that crashed in Ujani Dam near Pune. takecare and drive safely
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28th April 2009, 15:01	#74
sudev Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,838 Thanked: 3,179 Times	Fokker, Hopper ...confusing. Just as you are confusing Fokker with Vayudoot's Dorniers. f5 again. Last edited by sudev : 28th April 2009 at 15:15.
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28th April 2009, 16:03	#75
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	Check-in We take the shuttle to our hotel and check in. A quick shower and we're at our meeting. A few drinks that night and I play catch-up with the news from all my colleagues. Almost everyone has the same questions! After all they are Jenny's ex-colleagues. Show me your hands? Where's the ring!? Aren't you married yet? How is Jenny, how is India treating her? Does she like it there? How is your new home? Where is she, how is she? I smile and answer them all patiently with the same answer Ask her tomorrow when she gets here.
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