Long Travel Days

Today was very long day - the day that won't end. My flight from HK departed on time at 11:40 am and arrived in Chicago at 11:30 am the same day. With the flight being 14 hours and the 14 hour time difference my flight looked like it landed before it even took off. All together from hotel to my home the travel day was about 27 hours long

I made two new friends on the flight from HK to Chicago, Ali and his mother. Our flight arrived a few minutes early in Chicago but then because of bad weather and windy conditions many flights out of Chicago were delayed or cancelled. My next flight was delayed and Ali's was cancelled. I helped them get booked on a later flight.

Ali and his mom are Vietnamese and he spoke very little English and his mom even less so they appreciated the help. I know exactly how they feel as foreigners in a different country and not being able to speak the language.