What an angel. Elena was such a super star on the flight and didn't utter a peep, she slept for a full 10 hours and I couldn't believe how easy it was. I bet one day we'll be looking back thinking those were the days. It's official she is a dream child!
However checking in was another story...when we arrived at Virgin check-in, we got a little suprise from security. I couldn't believe they were actually questioning whether this was my child? Elena Maria Gareh vs Angela Athienides, and for a split second I thought oh here goes... How am I going to prove this is my daughter, seeing as she has the biggest blue eyes which clearly don't come from me. Her father all the way on the other side of the world, and me scrambling for some form of new identity. Luckily I had my driving licence with me in my new name but he still looked dubious, so I pulled out my bank cards also in the new name. Finally he believed me and decided to let us through.
We had more explaining to do at passport control where I was strictly advised to carry my marriage certificate or a letter from her father giving me permission to travel alone with my daughter. What has the world come to....
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