PDX on Blogging Like It's the Early Aughts

PDX-YVR-BNE-AKL

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:30:57 -0700

Currently in the Vancouver airport waiting for the long flight. Our journey started today at 16:15 when our taxi picked us up and dropped us off at the airport. I had the day off, which was a good thing since I had a few last minute things to take care of, including boarding Lizzy. I’m going to try and not be a nervous cat dad sending his kid off to camp for the first time, but I felt so bad leaving her there.

PDX to KIX

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:12:57 -0700

Adventures in Air Travel: A Tale of Delays and Last Minute Races

As I sit here at PDX, waiting for my flight to Vancouver, BC (YVR), and thence to Osaka (KIX) I can’t help but feel a mix of anticipation and anxiety. My initial flight out of Portland was delayed, which has thrown a wrench into my carefully planned itinerary. However, the new times should still give me enough time to make my connection - if everything goes smoothly.