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Travel and Transit

Getting there, being there, and the rituals in between.

46 editions in this topic.

The Matter of Arrival Carousel Stare

The baggage carousel is rotating. Bags are emerging from the same fixed opening. The opening is known. Everyone is watching the opening.

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Findings Concerning Forgotten Travel Adapter

The hotel room socket is a type that is different from the charger plug. The travel adapter was the solution to this. The travel adapter is in the drawer at home.

travel transit4 min

Classification Notice for Window Seat Strategy

The window seat offers a view and a wall to lean against and requires climbing over two strangers to use the bathroom. The assessment takes longer than the flight's toilet break schedule.

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Progress Report on Airport Gate Checking

The gate is B14. This has been confirmed on three screens, the boarding pass, and the app. The gate will be confirmed on two more screens before boarding.

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Terms Governing Packing Too Late

The flight is at 7am. It is currently 11:30pm. The suitcase is open. Everything is out of the wardrobe and on the bed.

travel transit4 min

Findings Concerning Cab Location Pin

The cab is on the map. The map is being watched. The cab has not moved in forty seconds, which is a new and troubling development.

travel transit4 min

The Case of Return Trip Denial

The subject knows they are leaving tomorrow and has not opened a bag because opening a bag confirms tomorrow is real.

travel transit3 min

Memorandum on Hotel Curtain Opening

An internal memorandum on the universal first act performed in hotel rooms regardless of expected view quality.

travel transit3 min
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