Friday, April 04, 2008

Off to Latin America

OK, off to Affiliate Assessments in Mexico and Brazil.

Since we have 6 sites that need a new warehouse system, we need to start planning for Mexico and Brazil - which are currently slated to be next on the list.

So that means I get to do a 17,000 mile circle around Western Civilization. Itinerary is Cork to London, London to Chicago (stay the weekend to visit Mike and Kristi), Chicago to Mexico City, Mexico City to Sao Paulo (via Miami), Sao Paulo to London, London to Cork.

Let's just say Lily travel services freaked out, since the original cost came up to about $15,000 - yikes. I think they eventually got it down to $6K in business class - not too shabby.

So what's this pic? The London to Chicago flight on British Airways. They have this funky lie flat beds, but they alternate with one seat facing forward and the next one facing backwards. Cool if you're travelling alone, but I'm not sure I'm a fan if there are two of you.

All in all a good flight - decent food (especially for the English), 1 movie (thank you Steve Jobs), and somewhat pleasant flight attendants.