Our plane does not leave until this afternoon, so we have a leisurely morning, slow breakfast, packing, and walk downtown. We have made our seat assignments at the LAN (airline) office. Angie and Kathleen, as retired airline employees are on reciprocity standby. They intend to leave with us, but Angie admits she is always anxious until they are in their seats because there is always the possibility they won't get a seat. Kathleen doesn't worry. If they don't get a seat, then they will go to plan B whatever that is. She is more comfortable with uncertainty and is the primary travel planner.
Russ and I spend the morning walking around town buying a few souvenirs. We leave for the airport early so that Angie and Kathleen can get on the standby list. Russ and I go through security with our boarding passes. We save some seats in the waiting area for Angie and Kathleen, but as they are on standby they will be the last ones coming through security and to the gate if they get on the plane.
We board the plane and keep our eyes open for our friends. The plane, a large 787 dream liner is very full. Before the plane takes off, I am sound asleep and wake somewhere over the Pacific. As we fly east, the sky grows darker. We arrive in Santiago at 9:08 and make our way to the luggage claim. There is no sign of Kathleen or Angie. We can only assume they did not make it on the plane. We had such a nice time with them, we regret that we did not have a chance to say a proper goodbye with hugs and promises to come and visit us.
Thank you Kathleen and Angie for all your kindness, energy, and laughs. Keep in touch. Hope you make it off the island. Looking forward to an update.
Bernie was right on time and picked us up as we exited the airport. Returning here was like returning home. It felt warm and comfortable. While we were gone, Bernie changed the all the textile coverings of both the room and bathroom textiles. All lovely and very welcoming. After a fresh fruit drink, we retired for the night. Tomorrow, Bernie and her friend and business partner Carmen, are taking us out to the Chilean Seaside and Wine Country.
All is Well with the Worrall Travel Rs in Santiago, Chile
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