Here I was at the Bangalore International Airport, with my 4 pieces of baggage on a trolley, waiting by the electronic signboard to be signalled in for check-in. Having been a 'land-lover' till then, it was to be my first time off the ground! And I behaved just like a first-time-flier in an airport - TOTALLY LOST! ;-D The innumerable travellers, counters, signboards and announcements baffled me and I was luckily rescued by two of my to-be collegemates who were also travelling to Germany the same day!
What added to my nervousness, was the fact that I was carrying a few kgs more than I was allowed to! Somehow the weighing machines in the airport showed the bags to weigh a good 3 kgs more than the machine at my aunt's house! I was preparing myself to plead with the Air India staff or in the worst case pay up. Finally it was time for me to face the moment of truth at the weighing counter! But miraculously the person at the counter didn't seem to notice the overweight of my luggage. :-) He infact was very friendly and even enquired about the details of my studies. The specialization of my Masters, Automotive Systems seemed to fascinate him enough to overlook the meter-reading! ;-D Well, good for me. Maybe most manage to get away with excess baggage anyways, but it was a lucky start for me all the same. :-) The rest of the customs formalities and security check went on eventlessly. (I am not complaining. Thats a good thing! ;o))
But the take-off was exciting for me! I became as excited as a kid with his first bicycle, annoying another student who was travelling with me to the same University! ;-D The lights of Bangalore and Mumbai (where there was a stopover) from above was breath-taking. Well I guess it doesn't amuse you anymore after the first time! But I enjoyed Numero-Uno thoroughly. Good food, good sleep, cordial airhostesses and the lovely view from my window seat kept me engaged till our touch down at Frankfurt.
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