After figuring out that usairways flies across the pond and we were going to catch the 1150 flight to Philly then to Barcelona, andrea awoke at 7 am to check loads. Only to find out that there were only 2 seats to phl and we were 5,6 on the standby list. She did some quick research and found the Charlotte flight that had 6 first class seats open across the pond and 20 seats to Charlotte that left in three hours. We quickly got ready and flew to the lightrail. Had to run to the platform as a train was pulling up. Made it to the airport and through security without a problem. Grabbed caribou coffee for breakfast and hung out at the gate.
We boarded and had the middle seat open between us so we snuggled up and watched office space with our headphone splitter and noise canceling headphones. Got into Charlotte and andrea discovered that we can check the standby list on our phones. We re charged our electronics and grabbed a beer and margarita with some nachos for lunch. We were 1.2 on the list and there were still four spots in first class. Fingers were crossed. Soon enough the plane started boarding and our names got called. Seats 2f and 2g were ours. We were allowed to board too, got our bags up and then began the frantic car rental, and Casablanca flight bookings. Made matt pay for a full fare at 196$ but we are guaranteed seats and on the same flight. Then Hotwire pooped out on us for car rental saying there were no cars, but alas we used kayak and got a 2 door manual mini coop reserved for 30$ a day. Hoping that they still have a car when we get in. Our seats were lay flat seats and we were promptly greeted with champagne and menus to choose our dinner dish. Matt went with the beef cutlet and I did the turkey. We finally got our flights and car booked just before they closed the cabin door. We pulled out our own noise canceling headphones and iPad and started watching season nine if how I met your mother. We went with a French white wine which was marvelous and had a four course dinner complete with hot towel to clean up with before we started eating.
It definitely was a spoiling leg of the trip, although the foot/leg rest was rather short which made the flight slightly uncomfortable but I probably shouldn't complain as I'm sure it was much better than a squeezed in coach seat. The upgrade was 100$. And definitely worth it. No question. Matt hardly slept and I kept tossing and turning. It was only an 8 hour flight. Breakfast we had a quiche and fresh fruit. Then before we knew it we were in Barcelona. Exhausted. And wanting a shower.
Barcelona customs and passport control was probably the easiest I've ever been through. No paperwork and the dude just stamped our passports. We cleaned up a bit in the bathroom and then walked around trying to find the air Maroc kiosk among the hundreds of other ticketing counters. Of course we were five hours early for our flight too so they weren't even ready when we got there. But matt found the ticket counter, we had to check our suitcases and then got emergency exit row. Now just siting in one more airport but atleast we have an official ticket here. Cozied up and took a nap, then grabbed some mcdonalds for lunch as our flight got delayed. It is raining here though. We are both exhausted, so we booked a hotel in Casablanca that we can drive to when we get in and pass out. Well start exploring tomorrow. That's all for now! Next post will be from Africa!
Andrea and matt
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