One would think that leaving Canada is a pretty simple process, and experience has shown that normally it is, but it only takes one little thing to throw the plan off and then ...
Evidence this afternoon's adventure. It began innocently enough in Sudbury (and in other parts of this fair land) when we each boarded the first flights. Once we arrived in Toronto, the plan was to leave the hand baggage with others in the group, then step out the door to meet with my parents who were standing on the other side of the security door in Terminal 1. This part went well, but when I tried to re-enter the secure site (with boarding pass and passport in hand), I discovered that the portal had somehow instantly slammed closed.
The problem: nowadays, the humble boarding pass is subjected to various security measures, including a magical wand meant to give 'clearance' to enter the secure zone. However, with a boarding pass for an international flight, one is not allowed to enter the domestic boarding lounge. Now what? Travel companions are standing just on the other side of the door but I can't reach them.
To make a long story short, the airport staff had to have them paged, and then to instruct them to make their way to the international boarding gate where I would be waiting. Ok, enough of that ... in short the rest went well, and we eventually made our way half way around the world ... and the adventure continues ....
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