Three hours behind schedule - we have arrived!

Just a quick note to let you know that we have arrived safe and sound in Madrid!

The adventure started well with us packed and out the door around 8 to headed south. Around 9 am we received a text that our flight would be delayed. By three hours. Yes. Three hours. Apparently there was some issue on an earlier flight, so our plan was not getting into the airport until much later than planned. We all shrugged our shoulders and took it in stride. Just another fun part of travel. At least we had a direct flight, so we could be less worried about a layover!

Tim’s brother was able to take us to the airport which was a blessing. Our flight was on Norwegian and was a low cost fare. Which means everything extra  costs more. Food and drinks on the flight, checked luggage, choosing your seats. Even blankets cost. So we made  sure to stop off at Burger King for some extea food before we went to the airport.

Check in and security were fine, and we found ourselves at the gate very early. The text we had received about the delay said that we could speak to the gate agent about a meal voucher. Turns out that we were each entitled to an $11 meal voucher to use in LAX prior to our flight for the delay. Since we already had dinner with us we opted to stock up on a few breakfast items. Croissants and muffins tasted good ar the end of the long trip.

The flight was fine. No food or drinks, but Alex was excited to see the tv screens on the back of the seats. The windows on the flight were this odd color changing that you made more or less dark but adjusting the color. Our side was purple and the other side was green-blue. They really did work to block out the light. We also had the requisite young child who was upset, crying and kicking the backs of our chairs. But Alex was able to get a good amount of sleep and we arrived safely.

We were able to find a decent room price at the Marriott for two nights, which is way more luxurious than we usually have. There is also an indoor pool which Alex is excited about. After a quick trip to the local kebab restaurant we went back to the room where the boys crashed out quickly. And I (Michelle) will quickly follow.

More adventure tomorrow!