I am now adapted to the time change and the weather and meal times. I have also been able to get up to date with my sleep. The temperature change is one that must be taken easily; coming from the cool climate of an Ottawa spring to this 34 degree daytime temperature must be done slowly. I only go out for a few hours at a time.
I was really impressed with the seamless travel offered by Westjet airlines of Canada, and Cathay Pacific, which is based in Hong Kong, and is about the oldest airline based in Asia. When I checked in with the Westjet counter in Ottawa, using only my passport, I was given the three boarding passes needed to get to here. They took the luggage and told me I would see it next in Bangkok. Thai is what happened. The Westjet flight even carried a Cathay Pacific flight number, which is called, "Code Share". The only problem was in Toronto where the distance from the Westjet gate to the Cathay Pacific counter was about three kilometers, and that is Westjet figures. They do have a mobile shuttle, operating for those who cannot walk that far. All along the way, there are signs that say, "Lets rethink Terminal Three". I agree they should rethink it all!!. Because International connections are to be a minimum of three hours, and Westjet did not have a later flight that could meet that time allowance, my flight departed at 8;00 P.M. for the 0150 Cathay departure. On that day, Westjet had a flight at 11;00 P.M., but not a legal connection.
I flew the similar route about a year ago with the other Canadian Carrier, (Air Canada), and had to recheck in at each transfer place because they did not allow other carriers to book boarding passes on Air Canada flights. No wonder I avoid them when at all possible.
My work here begins on Thursday, so will do an update from Chiang Mai next week.
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