Prepping for the third longest flight in the world.
This time next week I will STILL be on a plane – from a flight that started at (inshall’ah) 9:00AM local UAE time.�� That flight is AUH (Abu Dhabi) to LAX (Los Angeles) and it is listed at 16:45.�� I am VERY fortunate to be flying in business class and on a great airline, Etihad.
Still, it’s A LOT of time to fill for what is essentially a day time flight.�� Yes, some hours can be accounted for sleeping, but I’m guessing I won’t sleep much more than 3-4 hours at best.�� I could be wrong and get a few more, but being the planner that I am, here are the activities I’m looking at to keep me busy:
1. Reading!�� I have A Clockwork Heart, Karen Memory (super excited about this one) and a romance or two to have on hand.�� I’m also thinking of downloading The Girl on the Train.�� Do you have any recommendations?
2.�� Writing!�� If all goes to plan, I’ll have The Queen of England (my current WIP) in a better place to make some progress in moving towards 60K (about where I think the rough draft will finish up).�� I wouldn’t expect to write much, but 2K would be fantastic.�� Having had some luck in writing at the airport or on an airplane, I’m optimistic.
3.�� Watching!�� Some movies…�� Etihad isn’t nearly as good as Emirates when it comes to selection, but hopefully there will be a movie or three that looks good.�� I’m also considering downloading The Young Victoria to watch as research.
4.�� Editing!�� My friend and author Elena has sent me the sequel to her book.�� I’m hoping to help her make progress by making notes on her manuscript.
5.�� Eating and drinking!�� Hello, where there is champagne, I will be there…and asking for another glass.
I’m not sure if there will be internet on board…or if I will sign up, but who am I kidding, if the price is reasonable, I will totally go for it.�� And of course, I’ll be prepared as I would for a usual flight longer than an hour.
What about you, dear reader, what’s the longest flight you’ve been on?�� How did you pass the time?�� Any suggestions?
