Monday, October 22, 2012

Flight...Check! Hotel...Check! Nerves....Check..Check..Check!

I am so nervous.  The butterflies are in full force.  I'm not sure why I am so nervous now and I wonder if anyone else experienced the same feeling after booking their flight and hotel.  I'm flying, alone, to a country I have never been. I've never been overseas (unless you count a trip to Jamaica and Bahamas)   Here, I am flying halfway around the freaking world - alone.  I am still nervous as I am typing this. 

My flight...

I am flying Emirates.  I leave DC on December 1st.  I fly from DC to Dubai. I have a 2 hour layover in Dubai and then I fly from Dubai to Delhi.  I am so nervous because a 2 hour lay over doesn't seem like much time.  What if my plane is delayed? What if I get held up in immigration in Dubai?  I read that I do not need to get a Visa in advance for Dubai since I am a United State's resident; I am still nervous that something will go wrong and I get held up.  I looked at other flights with longer lay over times; however, it was either a 2 hour layover in Dubai or a 7-10hr lay over in Dubai (f*ck that!!!). Anyone who knows me...knows that I am not one to wait around all day.   I am hoping and praying everything goes smooth.  I do NOT want to miss my flight to India. 

My Hotel...

So I decided to stay at the Svelte Personal Suites.  I mainly decided to stay here because most IP's say on their blog that this is where they stayed.  In addition, I hear its close to SCI, the rooms are nice, and somewhat....somewhat reasonably priced.  I'd rather stay here since I've been hearing alot about it, and since its just me, I need as much comfort and familiarity as I can get.   You can check out their site here: http://www.svelte.in/

I thought after I booked my flight and hotel that I would be super excited but all I can feel is my nerves and a bunch of "what if" questions going through my mind.  I hope this feeling will go away soon...

10 comments:

  1. You will be fine Fred! Wishing you the best of luck on your journey!

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  2. Good Luck - just think the next time you go back after this trip will be for baby pick up! Sending you lots of baby dust!!

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  3. Hope you have a chance to enjoy all India has to offer! I'm sure you'll be fine. We are staying at the Svelte for baby pick up...arriving Dec 12. Hope to see you there but you might be gone by then. Anyway Svelte is lovely, we checked it out when we were there in January...you won't be disappointed!!

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  4. Fred- I had some issues with my travel to India, but the support service from SCI is fantastic. I just wanted to let you know that if anything does go wrong you’re not alone, and it will also be fine. Best of luck!

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  5. I like the way you move - FAST! All decisions have been made, now comes the harder part - WAITING!!! So very exciting, so time will speed by. I know some other IPs who will be at the Svelte at that time, so I'll be sure to set up some intros!

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  6. All the best with your trip and surrogacy! I am happy to read about anyone pursuing surrogacy in India especially single individuals like myself. Svelte is awesome!

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  7. Hey chill out dude, I went alone to INDIA, and in to DEHLI all by myself. The people in INDIA are awesome, they are polite and very careing people. They are all very willing to help and show you around. I was just a little gay boy in this big country all by myself. Just act like you belong. I always pretend I am deaf until I am comfertable in my enviroment. You will be fine its on to be scared its a huge step in your life. I have more fear for when i go in January to pick up baby. I just want to be the best dad that there is to be, and i want to make sure my kid is safe and helathy. It you need someone to talk to contact me. I help you out.

    Michael

    justiceboy30@yahoo.com

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  8. You'll be alright in once in Delhi. India is an amazing place with great people. Best of luck!

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  9. Yeah!! i can understand. Its true that its really hard to find to get best deal on flights, hotel reservation, transportation etc services. Try this Dubai to New Delhi Flights with all reasonable services on your next tour.

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