Flying to Dubai (aka Longest Flight Ever)

I made it! I'm here! 

The Emirates flight from SFO to DXB was incredibly long (15 hours) but still decently comfortable for flying that many hours strapped to an upright seat (ie - coach). The plane was the enormously impressive Airbus a380 with 17 flight attendants who spoke 18 languages and ~500 passengers on board.  Everything was immaculately clean, staff was polite, and in-flight entertainment was plentiful.  Not bad for $1,000 to go all the way across the world. But Emirates is most famous for it's luxurious amenities for Business and First class and of course, now I'm curious. Maybe we'll try it for the way back (if we save a gajillion travel points).

Steven patiently waited for me through a few minor delays that took a few extra hours. But when it was finally done it was sooooo good to see my bushy-bearded mister. Culturally, the UAE discourages PDA so it was just a quick hug and HUGE smiles. Phoebe, on the other hand, couldn't keep her cool.  She was so excited I thought she was going to have a heart attack (at home not at the airport).

Luggage: I took one 40L backpack carry-on and checked three 29" bags under 50lbs (which they only lost once for about 45mins...)

I loved the twinkly lights on the plane ceiling

Cabin for the crew in the back of the plane (with bunk beds!)

Together again (at last)!