My journey to your hotel has not been as (basic / loose / simple) as I would have hoped. Upon arrival to the airport, I noticed that my handbag was missing. I contacted the airport (authorities / bureaucracy / power) but was unable to communicate with them as I (could / wood / would) not speak their language. Three hours passed before my bag was found, only (after / before / during) which could I leave the airport and make my way to the hotel. I apologies for missing the check-in time, but I (hope / hoped / hoping) you appreciate my misfortune in the matter.