On our way

Monday, 31^st October

We are at Frankfurt airport.

I spent a lot of time yesterday calming down the slave. We had a very early start, our flight from Stockholm left at 6am, so we had to leave for the airport at 3am. I insisted he try to get some sleep before. I put him in his sleepsack in my room, with extra leather belts around him, it did calm him down. I let him pack my suitcase, he is very good at it, and it kept him busy. He asked me 6 times had I checked our passports, tickets etc?

He cleaned the house, Per and Lasse will move in while we are away to be here for the building work, why clean the house? At least he had something to do.

I was wondering, is he nervous about the travel and not having his routine, or is he nervous because we will meet his mother and his friends? I think it is a combination of both.

We have packed some gear, just 2 different gags, some restraints and rope. I will probably have to make quite some use of it. He has left his belt and collar on while we are travelling. It gives him security. At Arlanda this morning we did not have much hassle, I think they were to busy. We were asked about the packets of protein shake powder, we have a letter from his doctor explaining it is medication. We have 2.5 hours down time in Frankfurt, we are now at the gate waiting to board our expensive flight. The boy is in the bathroom. He is much calmer today. He even managed to have some breakfast.

We are mid air and the boy is asleep. We have one of these fold down bed-seats. I cannot sleep.

He said a prayer and crossed himself before take off. I guess once a catholic, it sticks with you.

We had our meal and the staff were very kind to do him a shake. We talked about what we are going to do next year, well, what I am going to do. A stewardess had come to me and asked if I was a medical Dr, I had forgotten that the ticket was booked as Dr. They like to know if they have a doctor on board for emergencies, and if I am prepared to help. I thought that was quite a nice gesture, I have never experienced that before. So far I am very impressed with this airline.

I cannot recall how we came onto that topic, I think he asked why I became a doctor. I actually had a look the other day on the internet if anything is advertised. For my speciality there are often jobs, and I am looking for part time only. Not many people choose anaesthesia, it is not glamorous. Of course I am looking in Stockholm only.

Well, I'll try to get some shut eye.