Getting to Freddy: A Night at O'Hare + Flight 1

Bonjour mes amis, 

As promised, here's more details on our lovely journey to Fredericton.

After a long and tedious train ride, and some late night Hookah with some friends of Paris, we arrived at ORD at about midnight on monday the 24th. We were so exhausted!

Our plan was to check in to our flight, head through security, and camp out at our gate until morning. Unfortunately, security (and the nearest restrooms) close down for the night and don't reopen until 4am! Therefore, we found a spot close to the check point to spread out and try to sleep.

With the über-bright fluorescents, the periodic announcements, the whistling janitorial staff, and the occasional obnoxious yeller, It didn't really work out. So, we pretty much just sat until security opened up at 4am.

With my shoes off, belt off, coat off, boarding pass & passport ready and liquids out, I forgot to take my laptop out of my backpack, so my bag got pulled and screened. Plus, our host gift (a wrapped bottle of Steak n' Shake Steakburger Seasoning) seemed very threatening to TSA, so they swabbed it too.

Once we were finally to the gate, we crashed. It's amazing how comfy those seats are when you're dead tired!

At about 6am or so, we got a second wind and grabbed breakfast at McDonald's.

Also, because we saved so much money catching a ride with friends and skipping the hotel, I went to Argo Tea to get my bubble tea fix. Unfortunately, they don't actually have tapioca pearls, so I ended up getting a bitter-tasting Matcha Vanilla Latté over ice, and then having it switched out for a cold Chai. Click here for my UrbanSpoon review of Argo Tea.

For the next little while, we just waited to board my first international flight ever!

To my surprise and delight, Air Canada upgraded us to Executive Class at random. They have been the best airline ever! We even got priority boarding. Once onboard, we used our extra leg room to stretch out and sleep.

Luckily, we woke up in time for complimentary chocolate and Pringles!

Flying with Air Canada was an absolute delight, and I wouldn't hesitate to upgrade to Executive Class for a long fight if only I weren't a tightwad... 

I hope you enjoyed our adventures as much as we did! 

Until next time,