Traveling can be tiring, especially the way I do it. I got a couple hours sleep on the bus, waited in Sacremento from 2am to 6am, got in San Francisco by 8am and made my way to the airport to find that the ticket counter would open at 2:30pm. My flight was to leave at 5:30pm but is now 1 1/2 hrs delayed. It's a good thing coffee was invented.
All in all, my bus experience was fine. Met a couple real nice young men that didn't mind chit chatting with a "mother type". I stocked up on alot of goodies before leaving and there was plenty to go around for my new buddies. One, in particuar, was especially grateful because it looked like he really needed it.
The Bart station was only 3 blocks to travel with
the 60 pound bicycle case. Up and down an elevator in and around the turnstile and holding up the bicycle as Bart traveled along. FYI, fare was $8.65. Luckily, it arrived at the international terminal. There was only a very short distance to walk to the nearest restroom. I waited my 3 hours, checked my bike and said "see ya later". Now, I really feel light. I cannot wait to get on the airplane and say "good night".
One quick luggage story. They were expecting my bike as my one checked bag. I expected to pay $85 excess weight charges. But, when I got there, they didn't weigh my bicycle but the carry on I had was 11 pounds overweight. He suggested that I open up the bike case and put 11 more pounds in it. I was not looking forward to opening it until I got there, but I did and the bike had traveled perfectly. And, there was plenty of room for the extra 11 pounds. I ended up not paying a dime for all the extra weight. He didn't even weigh my bike case. He did, however, warn me that they may not do this on the return.
Well, thats enough for now. Talk to you again soon.
By: Judy
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