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Would you believe I almost missed my flight from O’Hare to Taipe? The itenerary says my flight was January 4, 12:20 AM. In my mind it was day time. So I went home from work 8:30 PM January 3. “I will finish packing tomorrow morning then I’ll head to the airport at 9 AM tomorrow morning.” I announced to my wife? “What time is your flight again? ” Inquired my wife. I checked the electronic schedule on my phone and read it to my wife. “January 4, 12:20 AM.” Then that’s not tomorrow morning when you wake up. That’s in 3 hours!!!” She exclaimed. 

I felt numb as I realized what a big mistake that would had been!!! Thanks to my smart wife. I managed to pack my luggage in an hour huffing and puffing in nervousness. We drove to the airport and got there just in time for the international checking in! 

Lesson learned: Take time to look and double check your flight schedule well ahead of time!

EVA Airlines offers the best airfare rates. I wondered if that was at the expense of service. I was wrong. In-flight service was excellent and so are the meals. The Asian hospitality and courtesy were offered to a full-packed 747 jumbo jet travelers. The 15-hr flight allowed me to nap, read and watch 3 movies. 

The airport lounges at Taipe Airport were gorgeous and inviting. 

What would you do when you have nine hours of layover and you already read the book you brought? Go around terminal gates and take some selfie! 

Or get someone to take your picture at the Sanrio-Hello Kitty waiting Lounge.

Or take time to smell and enjoy the orchid display at:

Wait a little more for your flight and look forward to the long awaited reunion with loved ones and friends. Yes, Philippines I’m just 2 hours away!