My travel going back to Japan started with thunderstorm. There was a big thunderstorm in the morning in LA, so I was a little worried about my flight might have a delay. I was right. When I got to LAX, I found all the system went down at ANA check-in counter due to the lightning hit at the terminal. So, the check in was done manually one by one! When I finally finished checking in, I was given a hand-written boarding pass.
The flight departed with about 1.5 hours of delay. I was so glad it was not cancelled.
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I chose Japanese meal...with a lot of Champagne.
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Main course was mackerel. Dessert was by Patina.
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They have Ippudo ramen in the snack menu between the meals. Miso ramen comes with butter for topping.
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Light meal before arrival was Saikyo-miso marinated fish.
I arrived safely in Narita, and got home to reunite with the family in Urawa.