By the end (well middle really) of our 2nd two night stint in Las Vegas, we'd had enough of the place. The wacky buildings has lost their charm, the long weekend in the US had bought a mountain of loud mouthed ignorant Americans to the city & the multiple variations of "Greasy Burger & Fries" were just starting to make us cringe. We couldn't wait to get home Calgary.
We headed to the airport mid morning thinking we'd be home just on dark. Nice thought at the time. The airport was insanely busy & it took us ages to get though security. We hopped on the plane & had to wait for ages at the terminal for a slot to taxi. 45 minutes later we were finally at the end of the runway when the captain come on to the intercom & says "we are unable to start the right engine & will return to the terminal...."
We thought we were out of the place!
Because of the busy long weekend there was talk of not being able to get us out until Tuesday if the plane wouldn't start (& it was a real possibility). Being a weekend, we couldn't even hire a car to get out! They managed to start the plane some hours lately & eventually took off 4 hrs late. Fortunately the connection in Salt Lake City had a back up that left pretty soon after we landed & eventually touched down in Calgary a bit after 10pm. We were so glad to be home.
What an ordeal?! Thanks Delta Airlines!!
