Comments on: (S)trapped in

By: Lyssa

Lyssa — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:34:29 +0000

When I was little, my mom always bought us candy to suck on for takeoff and landing to help with the ear pressure…and since she was a hippie mom and we didn’t get candy that often, it was definitely something to look forward to. On the other hand, my brothers and I were totally convinced that if we didn’t have that candy, OH MY GOD, the pain was going to be incredibly awful and our ears would bleed.

Now I’m all about the booze when I travel…and charging for it on international flights is a crime. Especially when there are babies involved. Candy for them and booze for me, please.

By: Jenna

Jenna — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:35:40 +0000

I’ve not thought about it that way, but you’re so right about flying. I always feel like I’m breaking the rules when I get up and walk around on a long flight, although it’s uncomfortable and potentially dangerous to stay seated for so long! It makes for a strange reality.

I’m excited to keep up with your adventures on the subcontinent and to see your beautiful red shawl develop.

By: amica

amica — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:35:00 +0000

You, my dear, are biased (and rightly so) – after all, who can dare try to trump the bbc version of P&P?! Just wanted to drop in on the site and see what you are upto – glad to hear that the trip (notwithstanding crying babies – doesn’t it feel like they are just giving vent to the kind of feelings we all have while travelling on these transcontinental trips?) was fine. The shawl does look great – and so do the socks..
you can eat my share of the mangoes as well…

By: Opal

Opal — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:22:13 +0000

I got to experience a screaming toddler on my way back from Pennsylvania to Hawaii. Thank the techno gods for iPods! But I’m a novice traveler and I’m still recovering from the jet lag.

Your lace shawl looks absolutely scrumptious. I look forward to seeing and hearing about your progress with it.

By: Preeti

Preeti — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:30:40 +0000

Glad to read a post from you from “the other side” and getting over jet lag was quick!!!

The shawl looks gorgeous even at this beginning stage.

Alphonso mangoes – that’s something I am really looking forward during our summer vacation in hamaare India, YUM!

By: Mel

Mel — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:09:21 +0000

When my mother and I make the trip next year, I think I’m going to get a Xanax prescription in advance. Not because I get particularly nervous flying, mind you, but so I can get some sleep in those infernal seats!

At present, Swiss Air seems to be our best option, not least because we should have an 11 hour layover in Zürich on our return – enough time to go be tourists in a lovely city for a few hours.

By: lobstah

lobstah — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:15:22 +0000

That is one of the the most gorgeous shawls in that book! OK, they’re all gorgeous! Can’t wait to see yours take shape!
Glad you survived the flight. Your description of it made me think of a bumper sticker I saw yesterday that I can’t stop laughing about: “Consciousness: That confusing time between naps” LOL!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:13:38 +0000

Glad to hear that you arrived safely – I flew Continental a few months ago and watched those same movies, and the force feeding and uber-planned lights on/off, etc … you description of the flight made me feel like I was on that flight again! I can’t wait to hear about your upcoming adventures.

By: sepoy

sepoy — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:05:15 +0000

Mangos. I want. I want. You must mail me some. Please?

By: Rima Aranha

Rima Aranha — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:06:52 +0000

Though I am not in India, I must say–”Welcome to India!”

Alphonso mangoes. Dont rub it in.