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From Terminal to Destination: How Frankfurt Airport Taxi Services Ensure a Smooth Travel Experience 

When it comes to travelling, the journey from the airport to your final destination can often be the most challenging part. However, with Frankfurt Airport taxi services, your transition from the terminal to your desired location becomes a seamless and stress-free experience. In this blog, we will see how these taxi services in Frankfurt ensure a smooth travel experience for passengers. 

for more information, visit: https://mrcab24.wordpress.com/2023/05/29/from-terminal-to-destination-how-frankfurt-airport-taxi-services-ensure-a-smooth-travel-experience/ 

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Taxi to Air: Seamless Transfers with Taxitoairportservice at Frankfurt am Main Airport

Introduction:

When it comes to traveling, the journey should be just as enjoyable as the destination. At Frankfurt am Main Airport, Taxitoairportservice stands out as the epitome of reliable and professional taxi services, ensuring that your journey begins and ends on a positive note.

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Meet Your Friendly Chauffeurs: Taxitoairportservice takes pride in its team of friendly and experienced chauffeurs. Trained to prioritize customer satisfaction, these drivers are not just experts on the road but also adept at creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for passengers. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor to Frankfurt, you can trust Taxitoairportservice to make you feel right at home.

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Reliable and Punctual Service: In the world of travel, time is of the essence. Taxitoairportservice understands this and prides itself on its punctuality. Whether you're catching a flight or arriving at Frankfurt am Main Airport, you can rely on Taxitoairportservice to be there on time, ready to facilitate a smooth transition between the airport and your destination.

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Taxi Frankfurt am Main Airport

Taxi Dsseldorf Airport

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getting stuck in Frankfurt might be one of the funniest things that’s happened to me tbh. Bonus adventure!

After a 2 hr wait at the airport (with snacks :)), the service center gave me a taxi and nice hotel room, literally the nicest place I’ve stayed in during the entire trip. But I don’t have my luggage aka any clothes or anything so it looks like I’m doing laundry in the sink tonight 😅

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Dusseldorf, post-thoughts (extras)

Extended extra-post of the trip to Dusseldorf. Less to do with the con, and more microblogging. I had a good time, and also had some notable happenings that were kinda interesting.

(the photos in this post will be randomly placed)

First report --- Airport: I don't know why, but we went through TSA a total of three times on the way to Dusseldorf, which is a bit extra. It's roughly about a 7-8hr flight from east coast Canada to Frankfurt, and then another short half-hour trip from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf, but if you include all the wait time it's about a 10-16hr trip of just being in the airport. There were also some delays and plane mishaps but miraculously we made it to Germany without missing our connecting flight. Not much trouble on the way here, other than that everything is simply just really far apart.

Their TSA lines truly are vertical though when it comes to ticket class *laughs*... gosh we had to walk what felt like 10-miles through the path to the customs line because we weren't first class tickets, and there were several other stop points for other ticket types along the way. It really is a pay-for-convenience world. Not that it's unusual to have expedited lines for pricier tickets but it was weird being made to purposely walk through a much longer route along a mall strip for really no apparent reason (especially on an hour of leeway to the next flight). I could've gained some crazy miles on my fit-bit if I had brought it with me. But if I wasn't in a hurry, the walk might've been nice.

Very little AC runs throughout the buildings, if at all. And this is true for the majority of the trip, minus a few eateries and shops. Which I'm okay with, since I usually enjoy mildly warm temperatures, but I think it'd be pretty tough for people who run more hot as it is slightly humid from the rain. Although I did suffer running through the airport a bit, it wasn't too bad. It was cloudy all week, with only one day of rain, but I think that was a blessing in its own way.

I was warned in advance that finding toilets in Germany would be a bit difficult --- and it sort of is. Yes you can find one if you look, but there are signs leading up or down or to other paths for a toilet, and it was strange. Although I do quite prefer their low-water-flush toilets, and have a similar one myself. I kept some change on me all the time, since I was also told the toilets had to be paid for, but I didn't actually end up needing them since I was mostly either at the event or at the hotel. The hand-towel spinner seems really eco, though; as is their bottle-recycle-system. I think in terms of being more environmentally-friendly, NA is really behind the EU.

The trip from Dusseldorf airport to downtown is actually quite short and quick. Taxi fares aren't that bad at all. It's about 30-euros to and from my hotel. They also have Ub*r, which is cheaper, but I wasn't really in the mood to experiment with that, so cab it was.

It was super weird though, landing in Germany but staying in Dusseldorf's Little Tokyo...there were Asian shops all around, and it kinda didn't feel like I was in Germany (lol). But funny enough the same was true about Tokyo. When I got to Tokyo (Japan) --- the town square had changed so much, it became all American-brand shops so it felt like I was in America, and not Japan. Most of the Asian stores in the Dusseldorf area also seem Japanese-run, as they would automatically speak to me natively instead of opting for either German or English.

In terms of spending and pricing, everything is more or less rounded. I've only experienced round-prices in Asia but I didn't know it was the same in Germany. Just like Japan, tipping isn't a thing here either, which was nice because I didn't have to math out what I'd be paying at a tax rate I wasn't used to. Quite a difference from Canada or America where you sort of low-key get judged depending on how much you've tipped (sometimes pre-tipping or tipping is obligated).

Our hotel room was interesting...it adopts a system similar to a few other energy-conservation places where the electricity for the room only runs if you slot the card key into the holder. Otherwise the room's electricity, AC, and everything else stays off.

The strangest thing was the sink being outside of the bathroom. Interesting design choice? Is this common? I don't know. I probably should've asked the other guests staying at the other hotel.

There was one day where we rode on the shuttle with Toshio Maeda, an elderly gent, (who apparently is one of the forefather of tentacle erotica in Japan), and he mentioned his room being way too chillingly cold. Which, kind of seems like his room has central instead of individual thermostats. His English is great by the way (honestly had a George Takei vibe to it), and he had so much dirt on American cons, I laughed. I could tell by what he was saying, that he's been to a certain large US-based expo a number of times given that he understands their internal working structure way too well.

Initially, I knew he was a guest, but not what for, so when he said he was the forefather of tentacle porn, I was like "really!?". And then his wife, who sat beside me in the middle row explained (in Japanese) that they have a booth in the R18 section. I thought it was really cute they travelled together. Just an old couple, vending erotica.

We were staying in the same place as one of the bands, if I recall, but I only ran into them a handful of times. We had planned on mingling at the Saturday party, but I was too tired so my assist and I just went back, ate, and called it a night.

So the entirety of the weekend I asked around, whether it was staff or visitors, or people who lived in Germany for food recommendations, and oddly the responses seemed to be recommending me either Japanese food or they weren't sure because they don't live in the area, and at this point, I was eating too much Asian food and wanted authentic German food. The only issue was given the convention hours, I would be up too early or would be back too late to go anywhere (a lot of places close quite early-ish). It wasn't until the 4th or 5th day that I decided we were going to Ub*reats some locale food. The ofenfrische schweinshaxe (pork knuckle?) was amazing, by the way. 23 euros, even after conversion was still a steal. Food is just so much cheaper elsewhere than North America.

I had one free day left post-con to do exploration, unfortunately I wasn't feeling well so the full-day tour ended up being a quarter, but we still managed to see quite a bit within walking distance.

The locals were also very friendly, helpful, and multilingual. Even when the shopkeepers didn't speak English, there was always someone nearby who could and offered to help. Overall it was a nice trip.

Also, while it doesn't quite feel like island time or anything, being in Dusseldorf overall felt much less "rush-rush-rush" and way more relaxed than back at home.

I think if I visit again, it'd be nice to do a more thorough exploration of what the area has to offer. Overall it was a lovely trip.

...To end things off, though, I'll leave you with one hilarious story of the travel back home.

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So I had bought some cookies and sausages as souvenirs for friends and family, and I put them all into my carry-on luggage...but while going through TSA, one of the sausages got dinged by the sensors. I was confused because it wasn't liquid or anything, it's just a really long whole sausage (around....35cm?), and the TSA officer was basically rummaging through the sausages and patting them and squeezing them down and eventually he says to me:

"This sausage, too soft, too squishy, you can't take this on board. This other one *squeezes firmly* it's ok, it's very firm and hard. *smacks it a few times*"

I was like, "Oh...okay..." (internally crying because it was kinda expensive, but also crying because I just literally lived through a dirty joke).

I think he felt really bad for me, but rules are rules? I didn't think soft meat would be considered too much like a liquid.

Anyway, the remaining sausages were tasty. The PSA is: be careful what you bring through TSA.

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I don't care enough about this to make my own poll(s), but I feel that worst airports poll should have been separated into Worst Airports for Arrivals, Worst Airports for Departures, and Worst Airports for Connections, because these are all very different things. Like, I voted for LAX because the Arrivals experience sucks so much ass, and also because it's pretty hideous and the traffic situation is awful. But tbh I've never really had any problems with domestic or international departures from LAX. Like, you can get dropped off at your terminal, and from there it's pretty straightforward, and I've never spent more than 20 minutes or so getting through security. I've never had delays of more than an hour or so there either.

Arrivals though...UGH. Just a heinous experience all around. Total fuckin' chaos once you exit the terminal and attempt to figure out where the fuck you should go, if you're not being picked up by someone, and if you ARE being picked up by someone, still stressful thanks to the traffic and the exhaust fumes. If you're using rideshare, you either need to walk your ass to the whole separate parking lot for rideshare, or take the shuttle. There's multiple shuttles and buses for cheaper public transport but since the Metro extension isn't finished yet, the many options are confusing. Godspeed if you've parked in another parking lot: you will have to navigate the confusing signage to figure out where the hell your shuttle pick up spot is. If you parked in the economy lot, they helpfully tell you to follow the pink signs, however, MULTIPLE shuttles use these stops so you have to make sure you're getting on the right bus. The whole experience manages to feel grimy too. And of course, the horseshoe layout means that if you miss an exit/stop, you will have to ride ALL THE WAY AROUND again.

Literally the worst arrivals experience. Especially compared to all the European airports I've been to where the arrivals experience is basically less than 30 mins at customs, baggage claim, then walk right out to an easy to spot taxi stand or the airport transfer guy holding up a sign with my name on it.

Also, a special fuck you to Frankfurt for its particular awfulness for connections! The closest I have ever come to missing a flight is thanks to Frankfurt having TWO people at customs, for a line of HUNDREDS, and only after an increasingly stressful 30-40 minutes of waiting in that line, did someone finally bother to be like, "so hey, whose connecting flight is leaving basically now?" and skip us to a separate, shorter line, after which we had to RUN to make it to our gate, which was naturally ALL THE WAY AT THE OTHER END OF THE AIRPORT, and we arrived on the plane wheezing and sweaty, mere minutes before they closed the gate and departed. That flight was AT LEAST a third empty, presumably because so many other people did not make it through Frankfurt's gamut of trials.

Istanbul Airport can also be terrible for connections because it is ENORMOUS but tbf if you're flying Turkish Air they will help you out with fast lanes and such through customs, though they also had the MOST bafflingly thorough security at the gate. Like, AFTER customs and security to get to the right terminal, there was a whole new round of security at the gate itself, which involved another passport and boarding pass check, and then OPENING UP OUR CARRYONS for physical inspection by security people. No idea if this is normal for flights going to the US there, it did not happen the first time I flew from Istanbul back to the US.

Shoutout to connecting through Dublin though: even this past weekend when we were stuck on the plane for 40 mins because of a problem with the airbridge, we still made our connecting flight with a few minutes to spare thanks to all Aer Lingus flights flying out of Terminal 2 and USA preclearance being speedy and straightforward.

My favorite airport remains ONT though. So small, so calm, so usually (comparatively) empty. A very chill arrivals and departure experience. Not many great food options though iirc. Alas I do not fly into or out of it anymore now that I live in LA. I live less than 30 mins from LAX, so even though it sucks, I always fly into and out of it now.

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post-bourgeois transcendence

I was traveling back from Scandinavia through Frankfurt and it was at the airport that I was having a meal in the nearly empty restaurant ( there were only a few other customers) whilst waiting for the flight back to London. I had eaten breakfast in the hotel in Stockholm in the morning, but after the late morning meeting had traveled to the airport and failed to eat lunch because of all the rapid transfers from metro to train to plane. Here though in Frankfurt waiting for the next flight, I found that I had an enormous appetite and so was sitting at a table eating steak and frites, some salad and a Damson sorbet. On the table was a small glass vase with a small selection of flowers. Why would you put a vase of flowers on this small table I wondered for a moment, but the answer was obvious they dreamed of working in a city restaurant and were practicing. That was the boring everyday conclusion i came to. In the early evening I was drinking coffee and watching the planes taxi to the runway and take off. An hour long video call watching the planes over the screen. To see the world from an airport terminus is not merely to see it from afar but also to see it differently. Through the sheets of glass across the surface details of concrete, grass, terminals and satellite terminals, enormous hangers… the planes wait, the crew wait, the passengers wait, the freight waits. The airport spreads to the horizon, a housing estate. A man is skinning a small deer hanging from a tree in a garden, he is naked beneath his butchers apron. To leave this place and return home is pleasure. People are walking around loading luggage and cargo onto planes. They are working in the airport. .. The flight is called. I’m sitting ten rows back from the entrance, in front of it beyond the flight attendants working area is the business class seating. The doors gave duct tape over the cracked plastic. The plane taxis around on the runways and then with creams and roars rakes off. i can hear the wheels being stored. Ten minutes after taking off a woman nine rows in front of me starts groaning… They ask if anyone has medical skills, an accident and emergency sister from a London hospital, takes control. The medical kit is rusted shut. The flight staff are visibly relieved that the sister… After five minutes she tells them that the woman needs hospital immediately. Ten minutes later they tell us the plane will be landing at South Thalia, a small airport on the coast. Lights, ambulances, we disembark as they clean and disinfect the area around the seats… In the cafeteria they open especially for the flight, inside the airport, more duct tape, plastic chairs, its a clear night with a full moon. I wash my face and leave the airport, my phone and take a bus into the adjacent town…

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SafeCab! Your Trusted Ride for a Stress-Free Airport Transfer in Dortelweil, Bad Vilbel & Frankfurt

Traveling can be exciting, but navigating unfamiliar territory after a long flight can be stressful. Finding reliable and safe transportation from the airport to your final destination shouldn't add to your worries. This is where SafeCab! steps in. We're your trusted partner for a smooth and comfortable airport transfer in Dortelweil, Bad Vilbel, and Frankfurt.

Why Choose SafeCab! for Your Airport Transfer?

Peace of Mind & Security: At SafeCab!, your safety is our top priority. We have a team of experienced and licensed drivers who are familiar with the local area. Our vehicles are well-maintained and undergo regular safety checks. Relax and enjoy the ride knowing you're in good hands.

Convenience & Comfort: Book your airport transfer online or through our mobile app in just a few simple steps. No need to haggle with taxi fares upon arrival. Our spacious and comfortable vehicles ensure a relaxing journey after your flight.

Transparent & Competitive Pricing: Get a clear quote upfront before you book. No hidden charges or surprises. Our pricing is competitive and offers excellent value for money.

Punctuality & Reliability: We understand the importance of arriving on time. Our drivers are punctual and will be waiting for you at your designated arrival point, ready to whisk you away to your destination.

Multilingual Support: We understand that communication can be a barrier when traveling to a new country. Our customer support team is multilingual and can assist you in booking your transfer and answering any questions you may have.

Planning Your SafeCab! Airport Transfer

We offer a seamless airport transfer experience in three easy steps:

1. Book Your Transfer Online or Through Our App

Visit our website or download our mobile app and complete the simple booking form. You'll need to provide your arrival date and time, flight number, pick-up location (airport terminal), and your final destination. Choose the type of vehicle that best suits your needs and number of passengers. We offer a variety of options to accommodate any requirement. Once you confirm your booking, you'll receive a confirmation email with all the details.

2. Relax & Enjoy Your Flight

Focus on your exciting trip and leave the transportation logistics to us. There's no need to worry about finding a taxi or public transport upon arrival.

3. Meet Your Driver & Enjoy a Comfortable Journey

Our driver will be waiting for you at the designated arrival point, holding a sign with your name. They will assist you with your luggage and ensure a smooth and comfortable ride to your final destination.

Benefits of Booking an Airport Transfer with SafeCab!

Beyond the peace of mind, convenience, and reliability, choosing SafeCab! for your airport transfer offers several additional benefits:

Door-to-Door Service: We'll pick you up directly at the airport and drop you off at your final destination, eliminating the hassle of navigating public transportation or finding a taxi.

24/7 Availability: Whether you arrive early in the morning or late at night, we offer 24/7 airport transfer services to ensure you get to your destination with ease.

Meet & Greet Service: Upon request, we can offer a meet and greet service where our driver will wait for you inside the airport terminal, making your arrival even more seamless.

Local Knowledge & Recommendations: Our drivers are familiar with the local area and can offer recommendations for restaurants, attractions, or other things to do during your visit.

SafeCab! - More Than Just Airport Transfers

While we excel at airport transfers, SafeCab! offers a complete transportation solution for all your needs in Dortelweil, Bad Vilbel, and Frankfurt. You can book us for:

City Tours & Sightseeing Trips: Explore the vibrant city of Frankfurt or discover the charming towns of Dortelweil and Bad Vilbel. Let SafeCab! handle the driving while you sit back and enjoy the scenery.

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Book Your SafeCab! Airport Transfer Today!

Start your trip on the right foot with a stress-free airport transfer by SafeCab!

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French Riviera (Antibes)

October 11, 2024

Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day in Antibes, France.

We had a rough start to the trip though…our train to the airport didn’t show up so we scrambled for a taxi, the passport lines were very long, the flight was delayed, then we missed our connection in Frankfurt, spent 6 hours in Frankfurt, almost got food poisoning from a restaurant, experienced a European with the worst B.O. you can imagine, seated in the last row next to very loud people for the entire fight (even at 11pm at night), were the last 2 people off the flight and finally got to our destination at almost 1am.

Totally worth it as our apartment was amazing! Beautiful views of the sea and a great table for playing Cribbage.

There was a really cool cactus garden right outside our apartment. It had these impressive bronze statues lounging in the trees.

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Stress-Free Travel: Your Ultimate Guide to Frankfurt Airport Transfers

Navigating through Frankfurt Airport can be overwhelming, especially if you’re new to the city or have a tight schedule. Whether you’re arriving for business or leisure, securing a smooth and reliable transfer is crucial to kick-start your visit on the right foot. This guide will walk you through the options for Frankfurt Airport transfers, including private transfers and sightseeing tours, ensuring that you make the most of your time in Frankfurt.

Frankfurt Airport Transfer: What You Need to Know

Frankfurt Airport is one of the busiest transport hubs in Europe, serving millions of passengers each year. With its expansive layout and numerous terminals, getting from the airport to your destination can seem daunting. Fortunately, there are several efficient options to streamline your journey:

Airport Taxi Services: A convenient choice for many travelers is to use a taxi service directly from the airport. Taxis are readily available at designated stands outside the terminals. While this option offers door-to-door service, it can be pricey, especially during peak hours or if you’re traveling a long distance.

Public Transportation: Frankfurt boasts an extensive public transportation network including trains, buses, and trams. The airport is well-connected by the S-Bahn (suburban trains) which can quickly whisk you into the city center. Though cost-effective, this method requires navigating public transit schedules and transfers, which might not be ideal if you’re carrying heavy luggage or traveling with family.

Private Transfers: For a more personalized experience, private transfers are an excellent choice. This option provides comfort and convenience, with a professional driver waiting to meet you upon arrival. Private transfers are ideal if you want a stress-free ride to your accommodation or any other destination within Frankfurt. You can also arrange for a private transfer to meet you at the airport for an immediate departure to your next destination.

Frankfurt Sightseeing Tours: Explore the City in Style

Once you’ve settled in, consider exploring Frankfurt with a sightseeing tour to maximize your experience. A well-organized sightseeing tour can provide you with a comprehensive overview of the city’s highlights, saving you the hassle of planning your own itinerary. Here’s what you can expect:

Classic City Tours: Many tours cover major landmarks such as Römer Square, St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral, and the Goethe House. These tours typically last several hours and offer insights into Frankfurt’s rich history and cultural heritage.

Themed Tours: If you have specific interests, themed tours such as architecture tours or culinary experiences can offer a deeper dive into particular aspects of Frankfurt. For example, you might explore the city’s modern skyscrapers or indulge in a culinary tour showcasing local specialties.

Private Tours: For a more tailored experience, consider booking a private sightseeing tour. This allows you to customize the tour according to your interests and pace. A private guide can also provide personalized recommendations and insights, making your exploration of Frankfurt more engaging.

Why Choose Rydeu for Your Frankfurt Airport Transfer?

When it comes to selecting an airport transfer service, Rydeu stands out as a top choice for travelers seeking both convenience and reliability. Here’s why Rydeu should be your go-to option for Frankfurt Airport transfers:

Comfort and Luxury: Rydeu offers a fleet of well-maintained, luxury vehicles ensuring a comfortable journey from Frankfurt Airport to your destination. Whether you’re looking for a standard sedan or a more premium vehicle, Rydeu caters to your needs.

Professional Drivers: Rydeu’s drivers are not only skilled and experienced but also familiar with the best routes and traffic patterns in Frankfurt. This ensures a smooth, efficient, and timely transfer.

Customizable Options: From private transfers to sightseeing tours, Rydeu provides a range of options to suit your preferences. You can choose a service that best fits your schedule and interests, enhancing your overall travel experience.

Transparent Pricing: With Rydeu, you receive clear and upfront pricing with no hidden fees. This transparency helps you budget your travel expenses accurately.

24/7 Customer Support: Rydeu’s dedicated customer support team is available around the clock to assist you with any queries or concerns, ensuring that your travel experience is as seamless as possible.

In conclusion, whether you’re in need of a hassle-free Frankfurt Airport transfer or planning an enriching sightseeing tour, Rydeu offers reliable and high-quality services to meet your needs. With a focus on comfort, professionalism, and customer satisfaction, Rydeu is your ideal partner for navigating Frankfurt and beyond.

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June 30, 2024

E****: I flew to Frankfurt on Saturday evening and then connected in Frankfurt Sunday morning on a flight to Nairobi where L*** had already arrived. The flights were pretty standard, though I sat next to a lovely British family on the second leg and the mother and I chatted a long time about her work at NHS and politics and what it was like to live in Israel. I also recommended her the movie About Time for the plane which she really enjoyed. After landing in Nairobi I tried to get an Uber from the airport to the Airbnb but it was hard to find the Uber. However, there were tons of people outside the airport offering taxi services. The taxis were slightly more expensive than the Uber but I agreed to let one of them drive me to the Airbnb. It was a little sketchy since he wanted me to walk with him to the side of the airport (I suppose so that he wouldn’t have to pay the airport entrance fee) and I was wary of that situation, but eventually a taxi pulled up, the driver of that taxi got out and the guy who solicited me got in the drivers seat and drove me to the Airbnb. He had a little bit of difficulty finding it but I was watching the route in google maps and was able to direct him. It ended up costing twice as much as the Uber but still less than what L*** paid for an arranged ride. So I’ll count that as a win. L*** met me at the gate of the compound where the Airbnb was located and we chatted a bit before I showered and we went to bed.

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Flying home

Thursday - 6/27/24

We flew back home today. It was a long day. We got up at 3:00am and took a Tesla taxi to the airport. The picture below is at the Bergen airport at 4:00am. The sun was just about ready to rise, after setting last night at 11:10pm. We had a 6:00am flight from Bergen to Amsterdam, where we connected with a direct flight to San Francisco.

Our flight from Bergen left a little late due to a backup at Amsterdam airport. When we landed in Amsterdam, there were no gates available. After a 10-minute wait, we were diverted to the KLM cargo area, deplaned on the tarmac, and bused back to the terminal.

It took us about an hour to get through passport control in the airport. What a zoo! Global Entry doesn’t help you in Amsterdam. I think they should rename "Global Entry" to "US Entry" because it only helps once you are on US soil. Based on this event, Amsterdam is now tied with Frankfurt in my mind as a miserable airport in Europe to make a connection. The picture below shows the mob of people waiting to go through passport control.

Our flight from Amsterdam to San Francisco was uneventful, and we arrived in SFO around 11:30am. Global Entry was a quick two minute process.

From there, we took BART back home. After spending over three weeks in Sweden and Norway, which have excellent electric subways and trains, riding BART was an adjustment. The trains/subways in Scandinavia were smooth and relatively quiet. Riding BART, the train swayed from side to side, and the wheels squealed at times so loudly that we couldn't even have a conversation—it even set off an alert on MaryEllen’s Apple Watch because the sound had reached an unsafe 85 decibels.

But it was nice to be home and see the sunshine :-).

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Mr Cab24 | affordable Frankfurt airport transfer service

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Away from Home-2

2-6-24 On the 29th our flight to Frankfurt via Abu Dhabi was at 9.55 in the night. We had leave for the airport ar 5. My cousin,  father’s elder sister’s daughter,  lives in Bangalore. I had not seen for some time. She invited us to her house for lunch.  We had  engaged a taxi for the day. It was nice meeting my cousin. She is the eldest of my paternal grandparent’s grandchildren. We started…

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Greenland. (Months later - 6 January 2024!)

It is several months since I wrote anything for this blog.  We have been home for three months and it has been a frantically busy time – so much so that a lot of the detail of the end of our trip (the Northwest Passage component) has become blurry or worse.  As a result, I will try to summarise the last four weeks of our trip in less detail and only describe a few things I can remember in reasonable detail.

Day 90 was 23 August and we were up well before dawn and in a taxi to the airport, flying first to Frankfurt for a few hours, and then on to Toronto, skipping across numerous time zones and arriving before noon (Toronto time) after some 15 hours getting there.

Day 91 24 August

Heather needed a haircut so she arranged an appointment at another hotel further down the road.  We asked the concierge at our hotel how to get there – could we walk?  No, no, no, nobody walks anywhere in Canada!!! – so he arranged a taxi.  We had no Canadian dollars, and the driver wouldn’t take card, so he calculated how much it would cost in US dollars and extracted an exorbitant sum from us in cash before he would take us anywhere.  Then we were off to the other hotel – maybe 300 metres, maybe less, further down the road!!!  Unbelievable and the cabbie must have been laughing his head off at his huge rip-off.  Heather then had an extremely expensive haircut, but at least it was entertaining with the two brothers who ran the salon exchanging stories and travel tales with us for at least an hour.

We decided to walk back to our hotel – a long trek and something no Canadian would ever do.  What a wonderful decision.  We walked along the verge of the highway and saw lots of wildflowers and a few interesting birds in a copse below us as we crossed an overpass.  A huge Cooper’s Hawk flew down and sat on a pylon right in front of us and just above eye-level, and stayed there so we could have an excellent examination of it – quite beautiful.

We ate a massive lunch at a diner across the road from our hotel – another great experience talking with the wait-staff and watching the world (and a few more of its birds) go by outside.  All up, Heather’s tonsorial excursion occupied close to five delightful hours, studded with entertaining and educational conversation and combined with notable flora and fauna encounters.

Day 92 25 August

We stayed at the airport hotel overnight again, and next morning were whisked off to Kangerlussuaq on a chartered flight where we were Zodiac-ed out to our home for the next couple of weeks – Aurora’s Sylvia Earle, the same ship we enjoyed in the Antarctic last Christmas/New Year.  We had 75 fellow-expeditioners to meet, and staff by the score.  We settled in, enjoyed some welcome drinks, suffered the initial briefing and lifeboat drill, and ate dinner before crashing into bed so we would be ready for the next day’s excitement.

Day 93 26 August

We moved to Sisimiut overnight and were taken on a bus trip around the town during the morning. Sisimiut is Greenland’s second largest town and has been inhabited for at least 4,500 years – one year for nearly every Greenlandic dog camped in the local dog-town.  We had done a similar bus trip when we were in Sisimiut a year or two ago, but it was still interesting, and I added a few more bird species to my list along the way.  The houses are all very brightly painted with the colours historically used to indicate of the nature of the building – red for churches, schools, and related staff houses; yellow for hospitals and health-care workers; blue for fish factories; black for police stations, and so on.

Over lunch, we watched a demonstration by a champion kayaker turning all sorts of underwater somersaults (a very strange national sport) beside the ship and there were more celebrations at the Captain’s Cocktail Party before another sumptuous dinner.

Day 94 27 August

We awoke to find ourselves almost surrounded by huge icebergs as we sailed into Ilulissat where the world’s fastest flowing glacier meets the ocean – more than fifty kilometres from its source at the edge of the world’s second largest icecap.

We were taken on a small boat to explore the edge of the glacier and skirted many of the mammoth icebergs floating in the harbour.  We saw quite a bit of wildlife on the excursion, with seals popping their heads up to examine us and lots of birds to fascinate me.  We were then bussed to the start of the boardwalk that took us down to the edge of the glacier a couple of kilometres ‘upstream’.  There is an Ice Museum there and we spent half an hour in there, but it was crowded and a bit too touristy for us, so we walked a kilometre or two along the boardwalk, exploring the plants and colourful flowers on either side, as well as spying quite a few more species of birds.  Last time we were here, we went to the end of the boardwalk, and I climbed to the very edge of the glacier, but we chose not to tackle the steeper sections this time and simply explored the rocks and natural beauty from where it was a little easier to return to the bus that took us back to the ship for lunch.

The ice in the harbour is treacherous, often blocking ingress and egress as the wind takes the giant icebergs from the glacier into the mouth of the harbour and our captain decided that it was safer to depart before the incoming ice impacted our ability to continue our voyage.

[alexbkrieger13]

Lufthansa and munich airport are the worst. My flight got cancelled 5 times and yesterday I got a mail from Lufthansa, that they can't help me. I tried to ask the airport personal for help, but they didn't cared. So I had to ask my mum if she can send me money over paypal, so thst I can get a taxi tu Nürnberg (expensive as fuck) so that I can get a flight to Frankfurt and then home after nearly 96 hours...

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