Today was the big day. We were heading out of Maine circa 2am. Having spent the last 2 weeks in Rockville MD, Osterville MA, Boston MA, and Scarborough ME, packing was a chore! (Just 2 days ago we had our last meals with our families.) We pulled an all nighter and got everything into 5 suitcases and 1 box--just enough to fulfill our FAA requirements. Once we got to the counter we were in for an early morning treat. They charged us $650 for several reasons 1) $20 bag fee for each checked bag[4] 2) $100 overweight suitcases[2] 3) $200 airline connection overweight fee [2]. For you math geeks out there...you're right, it doesn't add up. They took of a whoopping $30 cause I caused such a stink.
So this wasn't the best way to start an international trip. But there are worse things than being $650 in the red. Not to mention that Priceline, US Airways, and Mexicana Airlines are gonna hear it from me!
It was all better the moment we walked into our hotel room at the Fiesta Americana Grand Chapultepec. We usually stay at the hotel Camino Real which is across the street from the house, but for some reason, this week is ridiculously expensive. Surprisingly enough, the Grand was clean, spacious, and modern. The staff received us well and were helpful to an extent. Their concierge was a bit of an airhead, but nontheless, it soon became our fave hotel nearby.
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