I woke up extra early so I could make the most of the airport. I took my laptop this time so I could use the internet at the airport, if I needed to buy any tickets. I checked online for flights and found the cheapest was a British Airways flight for about £800, it was the same details as the one the lady had quoted me but was a lot cheaper online. I managed to find somebody from American Airlines. This English gentleman who had emigrated to Vancouver a long time ago and now had a very slight accent of his own. He explained exactly what I had, what I could do and what I should do. He was very sympathetic about my whole situation and wished me all the best. What a nice guy. I phoned home again and said that I was going to book the ticket online as I had no other option and it was the cheapest I could find. I tried to barter with British Airways directly, they said that it would always be cheaper online, they offered me a cheaper price than before but still too much. I booked the flight. I now had a huge weight off my shoulders and could actually enjoy the rest of my time in Vancouver. I had now spent two days moping around at the hostel, two days wondering around the airport and now I was free. Thinking about it, I must have been really suspicious spending two days at the airport and not actually doing much but using my laptop and occasionally speaking to some staff. I went back to the hostel and was in a much better mood. Even though in had no money left, I felt good that I had a plan and wouldn't have to worry about it any more.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
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