With only two hours of sleep we headed to the airport.
We arrived at the airport and tried to check in but the girls working the counter didn't know how to check in a baby. It took more than 30 minutes just to get our boarding passes. Then, at security I was 'randomly selected' to be searched. Fortunately, there were no rubber gloves involved. I definitely felt as though there was some racial profiling going on.
Thirteen hours on a plane with a six month old baby isn't something most people look forward to and to be honest I dreaded the thought. I've been stuck on long haul flights with screaming kids before and it is no fun. Leo is an incredibly well behaved baby under normal circumstances but you can only expect so much from a little baby stuck on plane, surrounded by strangers and strange noises. I was prepared for the worst. Leo was a star! Not a tear was shed the whole time! He was full of smiles and all the stewardesses loved him. A few people sitting around us commented on how quiet he was. He didn't even cry during take off or landing. What a relief!
When we landed I was exhausted and very happy to be off the plane. Immigration went smoothly but took a while because the officials weren't sure how to give Leo a visa since he is technically a Canadian citizen but also an undocumented Japanese citizen. He got a special stamp in his passport and we'll have to visit the immigration office eventually to settle everything
We were greeted by Ayumi's parents. Leo was very excited to meet his grandparents. He smiled and giggled a lot. His grandparents were equally excited to meet him.
I'm glad to be back!
We arrived at the airport and tried to check in but the girls working the counter didn't know how to check in a baby. It took more than 30 minutes just to get our boarding passes. Then, at security I was 'randomly selected' to be searched. Fortunately, there were no rubber gloves involved. I definitely felt as though there was some racial profiling going on.
Thirteen hours on a plane with a six month old baby isn't something most people look forward to and to be honest I dreaded the thought. I've been stuck on long haul flights with screaming kids before and it is no fun. Leo is an incredibly well behaved baby under normal circumstances but you can only expect so much from a little baby stuck on plane, surrounded by strangers and strange noises. I was prepared for the worst. Leo was a star! Not a tear was shed the whole time! He was full of smiles and all the stewardesses loved him. A few people sitting around us commented on how quiet he was. He didn't even cry during take off or landing. What a relief!
When we landed I was exhausted and very happy to be off the plane. Immigration went smoothly but took a while because the officials weren't sure how to give Leo a visa since he is technically a Canadian citizen but also an undocumented Japanese citizen. He got a special stamp in his passport and we'll have to visit the immigration office eventually to settle everything
We were greeted by Ayumi's parents. Leo was very excited to meet his grandparents. He smiled and giggled a lot. His grandparents were equally excited to meet him.
I'm glad to be back!
Hey Omar, Cute kid.
ReplyDeleteSo what's the deal, are you planning to live in Japan again for a while. You know Japan is not all that far from Australia, and there are often cheap flights!!! come on down. At least get settled in Japan first.
As far as airport security, I always seem to be selected as well and I'm a tall white guy.
Adrian
Hi Omar Excellent site. We are looking forward to hearing of your travels and watching Leo change over the next few months.
ReplyDeleteDave and Shelly
We're just here for 6 months.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to return to Australia! Maybe for the next kid. Know anyone that would want to do a house swap for a few months?