airport drunk

Had a very short nap on my way over to IAH from LAS... I never sleep well in coach, even with exit row. I've even been thinking of trying out one of those goofy U-shaped travel pillows. On the plus side though, flying Continental is always a stress-free experience, and I love the Houston airport. I'll post about Houston some other time, but let's just say that so far it's bee my favorite.

The Fox Sports Sky Box helps a lot, although usually I'm there for lunch (nothing like a Texas-sized Bass Ale to celebrate landing in the United States), so I wasn't sure what to do... Turns out the Sky Box is open for breakfast too. Had an omelet with great hash browns and some average coffee. Was feeling a little shitty from the lack of sleep, so I didn't even bother digging my laptop out... I mean hell, after two weeks in Vegas I just wanted to go home and go to bed. I keep telling myself I will never book another overnighter again, but then I keep on doing it. Live and learn?

The only bar near my gate seems to be part of a Wolfgang Puck Express... Now they won't let me order food at the bar, they do have menus available but apparantly I have to walk to the counter on the other side of the room to order. I think I'll just enjoy my beer instead ;) I hate overnight redeye flights, so I always figure the more I drink beforehand the quicker I'll get to sleep once I board the plane. I always enjoy a red wine once in flight, although the selection from most airlines in coach is pretty sad. I mean I'll pay extra for good wine (and the guys in first class get it free?!)

The slot machines are hilarious, one of those Vegas things I guess. McCarran (LAS) is full of them, they even have sealed off areas so you can smoke and lose whatever money you have left over before you get on your plane and head back to normalcy... If your life is normal, I guess. I must be the only guy who visits Las Vegas for two weeks at a time ;)

I'm on my way to Houston and then Costa Rica... I normally love the Houston airport (more on that later), but I know the 2 hour morning layover will be pretty dull. Such is the price I pay for living so far away from the real world I guess.

After being in Vancouver for Christmas, who wouldn't want a trip to Vegas? Thing was, I had no desire to return to Vancouver, and the airline I was taking from Latin America to Vancouver (Continental) can't handle the YVR to LAS route, so I booked a multi destination through Continental and then a one way YVR to LAS through Westjet.

I've only flown Westjet a few times, but like always I was impressed. Super cheerful staff, great price on the flight (Westjet doesn't penalize you for booking one-way), no problems or complaints, exit row window seat (like always). I love how they have full Direct TV in each headrest, so you have plenty of entertainment options (once on a 5 hour flight HBO was doing a Sopranos marathon, so that was great). I was a little disappointed that they only had Bloody Mary mix and nothing to make a Caeser (hey, it's a Canadian airline), but what can you do. Arrived in Vegas on a beautiful Sunny day, had a great strip view, and was 5 minutes early. If I still lived in Canada I'd fly Westjet everywhere.