Monday 2 January 2017

In via Frankfurt , out via Berlin


When we left Berlin , wanted posters for the truck driver were plastered all over the place . Yet life still goes on you know . At least for the rest of the world . Such instances , when things happen , and the situation could turn in any minute into something unavoidable , come what may , we shall still travel and celebrate our chosen festivities and there is nothing anyone can do to stop the fun and the fanfare .
No point hiding or staying away just because of a family of roaches   .




Police presence wasn't too overwhelming . As you can see , Santa and Santarina were going about spreading the Christmas cheer . This was the 22nd of December . 2 days or so after the carnage .
Nobody was on edge .
I'm serious . Nobody cared .

We were there as our flight was already booked ahead and there was no way in the world I would change my plans just because someone wants to get a violent , deadly message across and end up spoiling my holiday . If you're that selfish , I can be too . 



Department stores were bustling , streets were full , travellers couldn't care less . Love the spirited way all  flight crew troop in .


And yes , I love middle eastern people , I think their men are handsome and their women beautiful . I'm flying a middle eastern airline , the majority of the people in my country are moslems but I'm not gonna hate you just because one arsehole decided to create a situation .



So despite there being people worried for my safety each time negative news filter home , hey look , I'm still taking pictures from the airport to the tarmac ...


....to the stairs before I reach the plane and channel my inner Blige


I'm still going to eat and I refuse to get worried .


Quinoa salad , dessert , rice oh yes it's been a week since I last had a proper rice meal so this was a treat .


That one's the beef which I snuck a little taste from him .




The feel was a little more tense in Doha ,where I felt we were being watched . The airport security were definitely more jittery in Doha than Berlin . 



Still , I had a swell time at the fabulous Oryx Lounge for more hours than I should ( a privilege extended only by the person who checks you in or else they will keep tabs on the time you have there )



Somehow both flights out of Berlin compared to when we flew into Frankfurt were off key a bit in terms of legroom and facilities . Service staff on the other hand were wonderful ( if you ever met Wendy you know she's the best Qatar air stewardess you will ever meet in your life )

Only peeve was the aircond was too cold . So cold , that if you notice , everyone , even the Chechen lady next to me had to desperately dig out her winter coat . People walked in the aisles cooconed in their winter jackets as if it were winter onboard .
But that is all part and parcel of flying . Everyone a unique experience for you to talk about later .




Travellers have existed since the first nomadic tribes . They still travel despite treats of hijack , murder , kidnap and war .
We live our lives the way we want to irregardless of how your society dictates yours should be lived and perfected .
Now when are you gonna grow up and get it ?
Oh wait , you probably never will . Never mind .


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