Chapter 1.......Continental Flight 89: Newark to Beijing

6.30.2008

An agonizing 13 hour flight after I waved goodbye to New Jersey and the memorized 52 steps it will take to the Au Bon Pain when I return. The flight included every American-made film and television program at my fingertips and the worst food ever consumed.

breakfast: pizza in a plastic bag and ice cream. no utensils.