WOW, I’ve never missed a flight [knock on wood] but Emily and I sure came close today!
Rain + dark + DC rush hour meant that we were in a parking lot on the way to the airport. Although it was 4 miles away, I think we were moving about 4 miles per hour. Our trip was not going to happen by car. Had we been without suitcases or a hurt leg, we might have been able to RUN there faster!
Enter: The Metro. We should have just had Casey drop us off there to begin with! Once we were at the Metro station we were at the airport in 10 minutes.
THEN we had an even longer hike to Frontier Airlines. We just made it to our gate with enough time to buy a coffee (which thankfully wasn’t too bad) and hop on board.
I am not a fan of Frontier Airlines (which I heard was so good!) No WiFi on the flight. No movies or TV (well, they cost extra).
HOWEVER, we are in GOOD SPIRITS!!!!
3 straight hours of talking, some magazine reading, some blogging. Happy Flyers.
Breakfast today was packed for the flight. We were quite hungry by the time it was safe to put down tray tables.
English muffin sandwiches with mashed banana, almond butter and pumpkin butter. I ate the other half of my banana at 6:30 when I packed the sandwich and it did well tiding me over until I had time to actually eat.
Delicious, but gone too fast!! While I am normally a 3-meals-a-day-plus-one-snack type, when I travel, especially to the West, I think mini meals + snacks make more sense with my hunger levels. And we have lots of snacks ready to go!
We landed in Denver and were greeted by a lovely hostess carrying some SMOOTHIES!! Jamba Banana + Granola Berry Blasts. Thanks Ashley!
Wheee!
The Denver Party Flight is about to let loose! Gina just arrived!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
So exciting that you are with so many other awesome bloggers!
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says
So jealous! All of you are going to have so much fun. Wish I was attending. I will be at FitBloggin though, which means we will get the chance to meet then. 🙂
Samantha @ Bikini Birthday says
Ah how fun! The flight from Denver is going to be awesome 😀
Hopefully it’s a better airline this time.
Lindsay says
You guys are going to have so much fun! Can’t wait to read all about it and live vicariously through your blogs 🙂
Christine says
Haha – I said that at the SAME TIME!
Christine says
WOW this looks soo fun! (I might be less jealous were I not in my office now—but only a little less)
Can’t wait to live vicariously through you bloggers at the conference!
Michele @ Healthy Cultivations says
Thanks for letting others share in the fun (and near missed flights)!
Allison K says
What a fun trip! I usually fly southwest around the western states, and it doesn’t have wifi/movies etc, but travelling with a girlfriend makes it great!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
So much fun!!! You all are going to have a blast!
Emily says
So jealous of this group already!! Looks like its going to be awesome 🙂 And I agree about the flying snacks…a few mini meals are much better for me when flying than big meals.
Krystina says
Ahhh so fun! Wish I were there.
Rachel says
I always try to pack my food when I’m flying. I feel kinda bad with all the hungry people on the plane staring at me but airport food is horrible! Mini-meals are definitely the way to go too.
Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
I love the idea of mashed banana + pumpkin on an english muffin. That just might have to be breakfast tomorrow!
I am so nervous about being late for flights that I would have left way too early and hung out at the airport. I do not like rushing at all — too stressful!
Enjoy your time!
Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes says
whheee! looks like fun!
love,
cathy b. @ brightbakes
Melissa @ HerGreenLife says
I like that packing my own snacks for flying means not only better food, but less packaging and waste. I pack snacks in small containers and have some convenient bamboo utensils along, if necessary.
Emily says
Aw, bummer. i’m a Frontier fan. Their leg room and seats are comfy, and since my job isn’t dependent on wifi (so I totally understand why you’d want it), I don’t mind not having it. I like that they are a “no-frills” airline and have good prices and flight hubs.
Silvia says
Looking at the picts in this blog post made me smile — food paparazzis!!! 🙂
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Traveling is always better with friends! Makes the crap you put up with that much more bearable! Enjoy the rest of your travel!
Alina @ Duty Free Foodie says
I almost always pay for access to the movies (when it’s a long flight). If you watch a couple of movies you’ve been meaning to watch anyway, I figure you save money!
Amanda (Eating Up) says
I love those smoothies! Talk about sweet relief!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
WOW your plane party sounds like so much fun!! And those smoothies look great too. Glad you made the flight! 🙂
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
the possibility of missing a flight gives me SUCH anxiety! glad you got there on time.
Tab - Just Weighing In says
oh – it’s Ashley, I love her blog too! Have a good time in San Francisco – the best city ever (well, outside of DC I mean). 🙂
Paige(Running Around Normal) says
Sorry for all your travel troubles! Glad you made a good thing out of the situation. All little annoyances – nothing major right? 🙂
Matt says
Fun travelin!
Kath says
Xoxo
Laura @ Blogging Over Thyme says
All my favorite bloggers in one spot! I’m so jealous I’m not going 🙁
Leslie says
Great ideas for travel snacks. I’m flying to Phoenix tomorrow so I’ll be sure to pack. How about some ideas for the way home (I’ll be at a hotel the whole weekend without a car)? Thanks!
Kath says
Whole fruit from the airport.
Alison says
I’m glad you made it to the airport on time. DC traffic is no joke. Metro-ing it to the airport was a great idea. Have a fun time in San Fransisco!
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
what a fun weekend seeing everyone!
Christin L. says
I’m sorry you weren’t a big fan of Frontier… I love them! I can see how no WiFi could get annoying if you need it though!
Simply Life says
Yum! Looks like some fun traveling!
Meg says
Glad you made it 😀 I hate being rushed at the airport – stress to the MAX!
Oh my goodness those muffins look amaaaazing! Enjoy your day!
Shannon @ A Better Me says
The smoothies look yummy! Y’all are going to have a BLAST! Be safe! Can’t wait to read about all the adventures! 🙂
Erika @ Food, Fitness, & Fun says
Looks like fun travelling with fellow bloggers! Have fun at Foodbuzz! 🙂
Lisa @bakebikeblog says
oooh have fun! I love that you were able to travel with Emily too!!!
Tanya @ Life with the Kummerow says
I’m not going to lie…I am a little jealous of all my favorite bloggers in one place at one time…wish I could be a fly on the wall! Have fun this weekend!
Heather says
I hope you have fun! I have never missed a flight bt have come close. it’s nerve wracking! glad yall made it!
Amanda says
See you all there!!!! 🙂
Those smoothies looks awesome, how sweet of Ashley!
Wendy Heath says
Good ol’ Frontier and DIA… you ladies landed in my neck of the woods! I like Frontier because I’ve rarely had a flight issue with them. I used to fly Frontier outta DIA to Chicago and take the Amtrak to Kalamazoo, MI where I was going to school. Frontier never let me down! And I’m a read on the plane kinda gal anyway, so lack of wifi/TV never bothered me. Hope you ladies are having fun fun fun! 🙂
Ashlee says
Lew and I just made our fist stop on the way to the foodbuzz festival. We dropped our twins off at the grandparents and are now on the way to Nashville fly out in the morning. We look forward to meeting you in San Fransisco.
Ashlee
@ashandlewplus2
Lisa @ early morning run says
safe travels!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
I was just there!!! 🙂 Hope you’re having fun!
dana @ my little celebration says
YUM those breakfast sandwiches looked delicious! Great way to travel healthfully.
And that was so sweet of Ashley to greet you with Jamba Juice! I always enjoy a good smoothie.
Happy and safe travels! Looking forward to all of the pictures in the next few days.
Lauren says
I would hang out at DIA more if I knew I had a chance at such a celebrity sighting!
Heidi - apples under my bed says
OMG those smoothies look absolutely delicious! I’ve missed a flight from being in a traffic jam. So not fun. Thank goodness for the metro!
Heidi xo
stacey-healthylife says
Wow those smoothies look amazing along with that breakfast sandwich.
Claire (Low Impact Fashionista) says
Looks like you are traveling with the best company possible! Must be fun 🙂
b @ http://nguyenisdinner.blogspot.com/ says
Sounds so fun! I’m so jealous; have a great time!
Hannah says
Wait, do you mean that some flights have WiFi? When you’re up in the air?! I thought that was impossible, or messed wth the navigation system, or something! Wow!
Maddie says
You guys are going to have fun! Can’t wait to read the recaps 🙂
Camille says
That’s so cool that you guys met up halfway!
Have a safe rest of your flight!
rebecca lustig says
I find that travelling generally means mini meals for me too! it’s a nice break from the norm, for sure 🙂
Cara Craves... says
The fun has just began!
Enjoy it all to the fullest!
Allie says
Glad your flight was safe, hope you have fun + your smoothie looks delish!
carrie says
oh my goodness, Kath and Ashley together… my two favorite bloggers! Cant wait to see what comes out of the kitchen now!
Lorin says
So you went to DC, then to Denver, and are now going to SF? Sorry I’m just confused at where exactly you are going…or went to. I know Foodbuzz is SF…
Rofomom of 3 says
Hi Kath! I’ve been reading your blog faithfully for several months now. . . You inspired me to try something new with the persimmons. I got 2 at the store. I ate one and it was terrible. I couldn’t even keep it in my mouth to chew. . . I’m trying to figure out why. Was it not ripe??? How can you be sure to get a good persimmon when you find them? I still have another but I’m afraid to taste it since the first one I had didn’t work out well. The ones I got are the taller/heart shaped variety. I really want to try again. If you have any suggestions I’d appreciate it (:
Jennifer says
Don’t try to get a Happy Meal, whatever you do….
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Wow, scary almost missing a flight! Thankfully you were in great company. 😀