Mad rush for flight tickets to Delhi.

At the end of the day, I am totally puzzled and beaten by the flight ticket issuing system.

After service I went back to my guest house eager to collect my flight ticket as promised.

Deepak smile and told that the ticketing office is closed and that I wouldn't be able to fly on Sun. I was disappointed and felt let down. They promise to get my tickets. And now I was told that the office was closed. Deepak should not have given me the impression that I can surely and absolutely get my Sunday flight ticket. Now I have to drop my wish to join the Delhi Church for service on Sunday at 1000hrs. I try to explain to Deepak that what he did was not good for the customer. However, he doesn't seems to get my point, which further madden me. I know that's nothing I can do, given the fact that today is Nepal's rest day (sat instead of sun). I understand that the office are closed. At the end of the talk, his colleague took over the reception and he left. I sat there, trying my best to hold my anger.

I went to another agent to try my luck. Interesting, they have 1 seat for Sun. But it's a 1100hrs flight and it cost 25USD more than the one I intended to pay earlier on. And so I did not take the offer. I am resolved to take the 36hrs bus to get to Delhi.... Sigh.

I spent the evening reading and writing. Finally I return to my guest house.

The receptionist handled me the ticket for Sunday. I was stunned. I have already given up hope to fly. Go...no go...go....no go. Very confusing, very draining emotionally.

He confirmed that the flight is 1100hrs on Sunday (tomorrow) and they are charging me the rate they quoted yesterday. I find it hard to say no. But my only reservation is not being able to meet Ramesh before I leave. I took the ticket and called Ramesh immediately.

He was asleep. I told him of the last minute absurd change to my plans. Unfortunately, he will be busy tomorrow with client. And so we bid goodbye over the phone. I went back to my room to pack. I felt I was emotionally not ready to leave Nepal but then... Many thoughts run thru my mind as I packed my bag in a zombified, auto mode.

Before I slept, I wrote a appreciation card to Ramesh. Maybe he could drop by my GH for a minute before heading to office. I hope and I wish. Lights off.