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The 2020 Pandemic Chronicles - North America Chapter (AA/AC/AS/CX/KA J, CX/KA/OZ Y)
Introduction
Skip the Introduction if One Dislikes OMNI-PR Content Just when I thought 2019 couldn't be any lousier in Hong Kong :( Guess Again :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: Triad Attack on Civilian? We got those. :( and Licensed Somebody, Oh we got those too... :( By the order of Minister of Entertainment on Mar 2, 2021, all episodes over 12 months will be permanently deleted and purged <Refer to Post #205 of this TR for news linkage> New Year Tear Gas @ 0:08am, well we couldn't go without those either right ;( https://www.yahoo.com/now/police-fir...185115989.html Of Course, that's just from a perspective of over 60% HKers :( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_H...ocal_elections But hey, Don't Remind Big Brother ;) Sorry I mean Winnie the Pooh! :D :D :D https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-china-blog-40627855 Onto to the 2020 New Year :o:o Oddly enough, I had a really good line right at 0:00am There was Nothing Worth Celebrating this Year :idea: Oh Boy was I dead on and in ways more unimaginable than 2019 :mad: :mad: :mad: And with those dark leaked news of a Mysterious Virus from Wuhan around New Year, a Pandora Box was Opened and a Disaster descended upon the World. :td: Now Hong Kong might have been a City the World knew or learned in 2019 ;) Stand Aside HK, Wuhan is Coming into Town! :eek::eek: Pre-February 11, Wuhan Flu Virus, Flu-Like Virus, SARS-like coronavirus :idea: *Reference for Wuhan Flu Virus in Media Pre 2/11 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-c...-idUSKBN1ZN096 *Reference for SARS-like Coronavirus in Media Pre 2/11 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-c...-idUSKBN1ZN2J8 After February 11 A Whitewashed name of COVID-19 :idea: My Sincerest Apologies for being Xenophobic to those who've had Spanish Flu, German Measles, Japanese Encephalitis, Ebola, West Nile, Lyme, Colorado Tick Fever or Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) just to name a few ;) Or if you're a Pig, African Swine Flu ;) Just kidding, me no likey Crassness is all :) That said, Life must go on :( or Lives must Move On, RIP :( even during a Worldwide Pandemic :( With the Introduction/Pretext, this is how this Giant Report will develop. This TR mainly comprised of the following 5 themes + sparkling of other its and bits. 1. A Family/Personal Trip to Jeju Island and Kansai Region on KA/OZ/CX Y <PRE-VIRUS> 2. Bailing back to Vancouver on KA/CX J 3. Central America Trip To Guatemala and Honduras (Country #113 and #114) on AA/AS F 4. Western Canada Road Trip to Alberta and Saskatchewan 5. Transcontinental Pod Trip to Southern Ontario on AC J Route Map https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...603ce633_o.gif Flights (16 Flights, 25449 Miles) All Flights Flown Cathay Dragon 326 Hong Kong to Jeju (Economy Class) Asiana Airlines 8970 Jeju to Seoul Gimpo (Economy Class) Asiana Airlines 112 Seoul Incheon to Osaka Kansai (Economy Class) Cathay Pacific Airways 503 Osaka Kansai to Hong Kong (Economy Class) Cathay Dragon 104 Hong Kong to Kathmandu (Business Class) Cathay Dragon 103 Kathmandu to Hong Kong (Business Class) Cathay Pacific Airways 888 Hong Kong to Vancouver (Business Class) American Airlines 6023 Vancouver to Los Angeles (Business Class) American Airlines 2254 Los Angeles to Dallas Ft. Worth (First Class) American Airlines 1013 Dallas Ft. Worth to Guatemala City (Business Class) American Airlines 983 Guatemala City to Miami Int'l (Business Class) American Airlines 2341 Miami Int'l to Las Vegas (First Class) Alaska Airlines 142 Las Vegas to Seattle Tacoma (First Class) Alaska Airlines 2341 Seattle Tacoma to Vancouver (First Class) Air Canada 106 Vancouver to Toronto Pearson (Business Class) Air Canada 123 Toronto Pearson to Vancouver (Business Class) Trip Parts Part 1 Business Seat, Economy Prices, Cathay Dragon Airbus 320-200 Economy HKG-CJU Part 2 Seongsan Ilchulbong Sunrise Peak Part 3 Everything Else that can Occupy Time at Jeju Island Part 4 Easiest Hike at Hallasan National Park Part 5 Anything to Kill Time before the flight, Jeju City Part 6 Business Seat, Economy Prices 2.0, Asiana Airlines Airbus 330-300 Economy CJU-GMP Part 7 Due to Be Retired 1, Asiana Airlines Boeing 767-300 Economy ICN-KIX Part 8 Cram Time in Kansai Region Part 9 Time to Head Home, Cathay Pacific Airbus 330-300 Economy KIX-HKG >>> Part 9.5 Virus News Intermission Part 10 Off to Hunt for Mask, Cathay Dragon Airbus 330-300 Business HKG-KTM Part 11 RIP Dragonair, Cathay Dragon Airbus 330-300 Business KTM-HKG Part 12 Mo Money, No Class, Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER Business HKG-YVR >>> Part 12.1 - Virus News Intermission (Two) >>> Part 12.2 - Virus News Intermission (Three) >>> Part 12.3 - Virus News Intermission (Four) Part 13 Get me Out of the Rain, American Eagle Embraer 175 Business YVR-LAX Part 14 Fooling Around with CFC, American Airlines Airbus 321-200 First LAX-DFW Part 15 Yes Really, AA is Going for Great, American Airlines Boeing 737-800 First DFW-GUA Part 16 Highland Relief in the Tropics, Country #113, Guatemala City, Guatemala Part 17 Old Guatemala, Antigua, Guatemala Part 18 Climbing the Lava Erupting Volcαn Pacaya Part 19 Cross Another One off the List, Country #114, Copαn Ruinas, Honduras Part 20 The Ancient Mayan Ruins of Copαn Part 21 An Oasis It is Not, American Airlines Boeing 737-800 Oasis Business GUA-MIA Part 22 Due to Be Retired 2, American Airlines Boeing 757-200 First MIA-LAS Part 23 We're so Not off to Disneyland, Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900 First LAS-SEA Part 24 Last Flight then You're Grounded! Alaska Airlines Embraer 175 First SEA-YVR Part 25 The Virus-Abandoned Village of Whistler Part 26 The Lamest Birthday Possible Part 27 Driving to the Okanagan, just because... Part 28 Early Pandemic Days of Vancouver Part 29 BC Restarting Part 30 Off on a 15 Day Canadian Rockies/Prairies Roadtrip Part 31 Yoho National Park Part 1, Wapwa Falls - Kicking Horse River Part 32 No Tour Groups/Tour Bus Allowed in Banff Part 33 Valley Hiking in Banff National Park Part 34 The Serene, Priceless Experience at the Chateau Lake Louise Part 35 Double Hikes at the Icefield Parkway, Jasper National Park Part 36 A Lazy SHF Day at Jasper Part 37 No PST in Edmonton means Shopping! Part 38 Hide and Seek at Elk Island National Park Part 39 Largest City in Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Part 40 The Canadian Badlands, Grassland National Park (East Block) Part 41 Mixed-Grass Prairie, Grassland National Park (West Block) Part 42 The Yin and the Yang with Mountain and Water, Waterton National Park Part 43 Biking up to Red Rock Canyon, Waterton National Park Part 44 As Green as the Stone, Emerald Lake, Yoho National Park Part 2 Part 45 In the Cowtown, Calgary, Alberta Part 46 2 Mini-Hikes in Kootenay National Park on the Way Out Part 47 Heart of the Okanagan and Wine Country, Kelowna Part 48 Birthplace of British Columbia, Fort Langley Part 49 Sea-to-Sky Country in a Semi-Regular times Part 50 A Quick Swing into the Interior Pre-Canada Day Part 51 Finally back in the Air after a 4 Month Hiatus, Air Canada Boeing 787-8 Business YVR-YYZ Part 52 The Southernmost Point of Canada, Point Peele National Park Part 53 Bringing the Tropical Waters to Canada, Bruce Peninsula National Park Part 54 The Chilly Waters of Fathom Five National Marine Park Part 55 The Only Way to fly Transcon in Canada, Air Canada Boeing 787-8 Business YYZ-YVR Part 56 Challenging the Vancouver Stairmaster, Grouse Grind Part 57 The Canadian Beach Retreat, Sidney Spit, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve Part 58 One Last Daytrip before heading back to the Iron Curtain, Tunnel Bluffs, Sea-to-Sky Country Trip Report Statistics Parts Written 39/58 Parts Imaged/Posted 22/58 Images Hosted in Report - 1908 as of Part 22 *Data accurate as of May 24, 2021 Links to Other Written Trip Reports Click Here for Other Trip Reports Disclaimer Gonna put this Out Again, Anybody that knows me on FT... My Trip Reports take Ages .. to Finish Watching Paint Dry is Faster :D :D So just Check back Every Once in awhile, You have been Forewarned And Most Importantly Stay Safe, Protect Yourself and Others! We'll get through this with Determination and Perseverance Reason Why the Title is Named North American Chapter If this TR goes smoothly, there can be a 2nd Portion, aka.. Hong Kong Chapter. In the Meanwhile, Say No to Hidden Agendas No More Extra Taxes on Frequent Fliers! https://www.theguardian.com/business...PcVNHJLHZm9dYY https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/car...plan-1.5837709 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-55186570 |
Part 1 – Business Seat, Economy Prices, Cathay Dragon Airbus 320-200 Economy HKG - CJU
Virus News Pre-Travel Jan 9, 2020 - "WHO does not recommend any specific measures for travellers. WHO advises against the application of any travel or trade restrictions on China based on the current information available" Reference - https://www.who.int/china/news/detai...in-wuhan-china Jan 11, 2020 - "I have spoken yesterday to my brother in China, Minister of Health Ma Xiaowei. I appreciate his commitment and work and the Chinese's Governments leadership in global public health by sharing information on the Novel Coronavirus in a Timely Manner" Reference - Oh really? Thanks Comrade 同志 Tedros for your opinion ;) Part 1 – 9 was a Sad Reminder of the Normalcy that everyone enjoyed Pre-Pandemic. Normalcy we all took for granted :( With these parts, the TR covers 3 full days spent on Jeju Island, 36 hrs swing in Seoul then a 48 hrs in Kansai region catching up with a buddy on his way to Australia. When BA announced they were raising Partner Redemptions rates after May 30, 2019, I decided to burn some of the existing miles we had on hand. For Band 2 (651-1150 Miles) flights, the cost went from 7,500 Avios to 9,000 Avios for Partner Y burns, so we ended up parking a HKG-CJU ticket way out in the future. How to get Home? We can figure it out later :D The end result was I was going to KIX after the Korea trip to catch up with an Old University buddy and his Mrs. in Kyoto. Those two were on their way to Australia for their 1 Year Working Holiday. Meanwhile MamaSHF and PapaSHF were taking Air Seoul non-stop ICN-HKG home. Jan 15, 2020 – Wednesday KA 326 HKG – CJU 8:20am – 12:20pm (320/Y) Morning Flight, so my usual routine. Stay Up the Entire Night and catch a Night Bus to HKG. :p Since HKG-CJU sells as a Single Class flight, I timed myself getting to the airport as early as possible. OW Emeralds can get the J seats unblocked at the airport on day of departure so here I was at HKG at 6am. In the meanwhile MamaSHF and PapaSHF were riding one bus behind getting a little extra sleep in. Cathay Pacific First Class Check-In https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2a2158a5_o.jpg There was no wait for an agent, and 10 mins the Better Seats were secured. With the seat change secured (10A/10C/10H) for the entire fam, I headed to the CX Pier First at Gate 63. HKG Cathay Pacific “The Pier” First Class Lounge https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4fa9cb90_o.jpg Lounge https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4b75ce33_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...242ef300_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...facdff93_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...93626e0e_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d19c9588_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...410d256d_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...165494d6_o.jpg Bar https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3d534bc3_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...04ac3f48_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...ca399619_o.jpg Pantry https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2e036976_o.jpg Firstly a shower to freshen up the morning with the lack of sleep Then I joined the Fam in the canteen, I mean lounge restaurant :D The Pier Breakfast Menu https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8f892439_o.jpg The Pre-Trip Bibimap https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...6beb0469_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5bb03bcb_o.jpg *Odd I ate so little, hey photos don't lie but I guess needed sleep more than food at 7am :( Really unsure why I don't have photos of the other items :confused: Now you might ask, why go all the way to the Pier when flying Dragonair? Especially since chances are the flight would depart from the North Satellite. In fact it did, flight was departing from Gate 505. It's because the Pier is simply quieter, less traffic, cosier experience and lastly some walking exercise prior to the flight. We ended up leaving the Pier at 720am and crossing over to the North Satellite Concourse at 745am. HKG Skybridge in Construction https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0a3ed2c5_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...cd0810d4_o.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9f3f38d5_o.jpg Finally over at the North Satellite https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8505e330_o.jpg *If there is one good news about the Skybridge, at least you can timed yourself vs. the old shuttle buses. God forbid you get held up by a 380 pushing back and missed your flight :eek: Part 1 Continues Below |
See ya HKG, Takeoff at 839am
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Main Course, Lentil Chicken with Polenta
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A Christmas present that will keep giving into 2021!
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Originally Posted by lamphs
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A Christmas present that will keep giving into 2021!
Last thing we need is the virus branching to a Hundred different strains :mad::mad::mad: Next Part should be ready by tomorrow afternoon EST Praying no spacing/coding problems that haunted Part 1 :( Open Question, Are the photos loading properly for Everyone? Lagging/No Lagging? :idea: I was worried about photo size/quality... |
Originally Posted by Short hair Francis
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Open Question, Are the photos loading properly for Everyone?
Lagging/No Lagging? :idea: I was worried about photo size/quality... In my opinion, a few too many pictures of the same view. For example, 5-10 shots of the same engine with only slightly varying backgrounds... |
Originally Posted by IluvSQ
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Takes a bit longer than usual to load.
In my opinion, a few too many pictures of the same view. For example, 5-10 shots of the same engine with only slightly varying backgrounds... Can't wait for the next segment! |
Originally Posted by IluvSQ
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Takes a bit longer than usual to load.
In my opinion, a few too many pictures of the same view. For example, 5-10 shots of the same engine with only slightly varying backgrounds... Thanks for the feedback IluvSQ, i'll reduce the size in the Next Part :idea: See if it makes a difference on loading time :)
Originally Posted by rstruthe
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We actually see the engine over 30 times on the last flight! Great trip report but I would agree that these could be cut back a bit!
Can't wait for the next segment! I went a bit overboard with the HK engine photos :p Sadly I think this part is the only part in the TR with a ex-HKG daytime takeoff photos :(:( Will cut back on some of the winglet photos down the line, next couple of parts are all destinations ;) Next Part will go up shortly :cool: |
Part 2 Seongsan Ilchulbong Sunrise Peak
After entering into South Korea, I proceeded to the rental car shuttle pickup point at the airport. 15 Mins later, we were at the Sixt location for a Hyundai Avante. The Drive from the airport to small town of Seongsan took around 80 mins. Sadly this drive isn't such a great drive for the sleep deprived :( Loads of Traffic camera, traffic lights and continuous changes on Speed Limits :mad: Zzz... :( For the last 2-3 mins before getting into town, you'll be greeted with this view. Seongsan Ilchulbong Sunrise Peak (182m/597ft), UNESCO World Heritage Site https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0c83724c_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...14c68e89_b.jpg We arrived at the Co-OP Cityhotel Seongsan by 3:15pm Co-OP Cityhotel Seongsan https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7028ae42_b.jpg Hotel Lobby https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1f40ff1b_b.jpg Hmm, never seen a 7-Eleven closed midday before :confused: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...277d858d_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...73ca19f5_b.jpg Your typical hotel hallway https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...0ededa64_b.jpg Deluxe Twin Room with Mountain View https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...cb7d68b5_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3633a38a_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1f4f7beb_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1ae1db3d_b.jpg Decent View from the Room https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d8e8cc5e_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...49a5e33a_b.jpg Average Room, feels more like an Ibis then anything. A small Covered Parkade is also built in on the 2nd Level which works great for crappy weather. The heat had to be turn down once we were inside, Korean love cranking the Heat indoors. Heat was original set at 27C/81F :eek: The true reason for picking this hotel however, was the Rooftop Balcony facing Seongsan Ilchulbong. :idea: After settling in the room, MamaSHF and I quickly repacked a day bag for the Mini-Hike. Soon after we drove 5 mins over to the Seongsan Ilchulbong parking lot. Welcome Area https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...73ea782b_b.jpg How it should look Aerially https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...43738a72_b.jpg Free vs. Paid Area https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...1db3f3fe_b.jpg Seongsan Ilchulbong Sunrise Peak Temperature - +4C/38F, Overcast, Winds E 10km/h Elevation Climb 172m/563ft Distance Total 1.0 Miles/1.6km Starting Point Seongsan Ilchulbong Visitor Center (10m/34ft) Final Destination Seongsan Ilchulbong Crater (182m/597ft) We were on the trail by 4:10pm, and perfect timing with a sunset time of 5:47pm. Temperature of +4C and no rain made for an relatively easy hike in my opinion. Plus coming up from the Leeward side of the hill meant no wind issues on a cool day. The little town of Seongsan from the trailhead https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8b614770_b.jpg Just some of the ~500 step of stairs to go up to the Crater :eek: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5d7a754f_b.jpg Weird Geological stuff you'll see on the way up https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...599ca78c_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d2f86095_b.jpg Part 2 Continues Below |
Starting to be a little higher in elevation
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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...26dbfdae_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...dd3e77bf_b.jpg And finally made it back to the Parking Lot by 5:30pm https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...76da41eb_b.jpg 5 min drive to pick up PapaSHF from the room and we were off for some Beef Bulgogi dinner. Back in the room, quickly answered a couple work emails then promptly passed out until 7am the next morning. With the Sunrise at 7:37am, I made my way up to the Rooftop Balcony hoping for the Sunrise Shot. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...f8b6303e_b.jpg Unfortunately this is not meant to be... No Sunshine :( Last Look at Seongsan Ilhulbong before heading to Seogwipo https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...38a230da_b.jpg Virus News Jan 15, 2020 - “We have reached the latest understanding that the risk of sustained human-to-human transmission is low,” Li Qun, the head of the China CDC’s emergency center on Chinese State Television. Reference - https://apnews.com/article/68a9e1b91...acd6012d82c2f9 Jan 15, 2020 - “According to the latest information we have, there is no clear evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission and there are no infections reported among health care workers.” Reference - Next Part Part 3 – Everything Else that can Occupy Time at Jeju Island |
Glad to see this finally getting documented!
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