Morena

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Name: Morena

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Since 2008 I work at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. It’s a very dynamic environment that makes me happy every day. You see how beautiful and divers the world is with many different people and cultures. And because I like to share special and beautiful moments, I invite you to follow me during my job as Landside Agent Departure (LAV) at our national pride: KLM.

Latest posts

  1. Lost and Found — May 15, 2013
  2. Palak Dhal (spinach and lentils) — April 9, 2013
  3. Yearning for South Africa — March 7, 2013
  4. Hello, You Cello — January 31, 2013
  5. Jingle Bells and Wedding Bells — December 28, 2012
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Lost and Found

15
May
posted by morena at 22:47 comment View Comments

Recently, in my task as floorwalker, I noticed a man — very tall and of advanced years — at the check-in machines. He was standing hunched over and I assumed he wasn’t feeling well. In the few minutes that I watched him, I was able to guess he was travelling alone. Very clearly, no one… read more »

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Palak Dhal (spinach and lentils)

09
Apr
posted by morena at 10:12 comment View Comments

If you ever had the opportunity to join us – KLM ground employees -  during an evening break, the first thing that would strike you would be the smell. Here the cuisines of China, Thailand, Italy, Turkey and the Netherlands mingle. And everyone who, like me, is mad about delicious, healthy food, swaps recipes for… read more »

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Yearning for South Africa

07
Mar
posted by morena at 15:00 comment View Comments

“Suut Africa,” she would write on the blackboard. Then the stories would come and we would imagine climbing up Table Mountain with her for a picnic, with a spectacular view of Cape Town. Or we would go on safari, marvelling at the speed of the springbok, sniffing a “suikerbossie” (sugarbush) and meeting her friends out… read more »

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Hello, You Cello

31
Jan
posted by morena at 10:37 comment View Comments

During my work, I often have to deal with passengers who have taken too much baggage, or irregular baggage. Most of the time, it’s not a problem, because there are tariffs and transport regulations for irregular baggage. And sometimes it leads to something special. Musicians In lock-step, they approach the full-service check-in counter. A group… read more »

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Jingle Bells and Wedding Bells

28
Dec
posted by morena at 14:00 comment View Comments

There’s nowhere I’ve seen people kiss as much as at the airport. Kisses on the lips. Some short, some long. Kisses on the cheeks. Playful or tender kisses on the forehead. And, not to forget, kisses blown across lengths of bank line to reach their loved ones as they depart. Glowing with love, they watched… read more »

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Little globetrotters

02
Nov
posted by morena at 12:30 comment View Comments

Every day, I see the world as a passing parade of backpackers, families, groups, pets, singles and little globetrotters – young kids travelling alone, who we refer to as “unaccompanied minors”. A very sweet and well-mannered young lad recently showed up at my desk. He confidently handed me a sheet of A4 paper and informed… read more »

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