I did it. I cracked the code. I have finally figured out how to be comfortable on long flights when one has short legs. And you won’t believe how simple it is.
Sadly, not all airlines have those little foot rests that swing down for the plebeians in coach (that’s a first class perk – I’m looking at you Delta and Virgin Atlantic), and when one is a) short and b) flying a distance further than 30 air miles, it is nice and probably better for one’s health to be able to prop those feet up. Now, I know I should get up and move around more (yeah yeah yeah) but it seems that damn seat belt sign is always on or that drink cart is rattling around (I swear they time that thing to coincide with when I have to pee), so I spend most (all) of my flying time in my seat. This last trip took me from Seattle to London Heathrow direct (So. Awesome.) but that is a bit of a flight – a little under 10 hours. After digging through the house and the internet (last minute of course) to come up with something to prop my feet up rather than stomping my carry-on to death, I came upon my husband’s yoga blocks. I promptly kidnapped one and took it out of the country.
And you know what? It. Was. Amazeballs. That little foam block is the perfect height to bring my legs up to a normal almost level with the seat position, is light and (so far) TSA approved. Guys. The next time you fly you absolutely MUST pack a yoga block with you. And if you actually do yoga, I guess you could use it for that later too.
Oh, and you wanted to see some pictures from my epic trip too? Ok!
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