When a Transit Encounter Becomes a Story
Venezuela Earthquake
There was a time when I had a transit at IST. At the transit hotel, I met a woman from Venezuela who worked in humanitarian aid. Her home was damaged during the earthquake—still livable, thankfully, but the repairs will take time. She said many people needed help before she could even think about fixing her own place. I’m grateful I got to meet someone like her, though saddened by what she went through. She messaged me last night, and I truly hope our paths cross again someday.
I probably won’t fly with TK anymore. They no longer offer free transit hotels unless the layover exceeds 12 hours. Even with a 20+hour transit, they refused, saying I could have taken an earlier flight with a 9+hour layover. They changed the rules last year. If I fly with EK, the transit is only 2 hours. It costs USD385 more, but considering hotel and taxi costs, the difference isn’t huge. So EK might be the better choice—less flying time, less hassle.
The other night, while preparing eggs 🥚 for the cats, I cracked one and found a double yolk. I think I’ve only had 3–4 double yolks in my entire life. How many have you had?
Fun Facts About Double Yolk Eggs
- Double yolks are more common in young hens whose reproductive cycles aren’t fully regulated yet.
- The odds of cracking a double yolk are roughly 1 in 1,000 eggs.
- They often appear in larger eggs, especially “jumbo” sizes.
- In folklore, double yolks are considered symbols of good luck or upcoming positive news.
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