To have an empty seat next to one on a flight is a bonus, to have the same thing on both legs of the trip is a huge bonus. I flew Emirates via Dubai to London and was comfortable all the way - slept a fair bit on the first, dozed some on the second. Arrived mid-evening, never saw customs as I had nothing to declare except that I'm thrilled to be here again and headed for the train. Disappointed in the cab from Victoria, well with the driver who seemed to take too long with the meter running to find the address, but it was a short run and now I'm happily ensconced in Anna's flat.
Having packed a while ago I should have resisted the temptation to put all the chargers and other Electronica in a different bag. I left it behind on the spare bed. I realised before I got off the ground so replaced the vital ones in Dubai and life goes on.
Next interesting discovery was that I had some time ago given Anna the wrong date for my arrival (typing error) and neither of us had ever referred to the date again. So it was a surprise to her to get my call a day early, but not an insurmountable problem as she and Ian, and their dinner guests, welcomed me warmly. There was just one slice of delicious rhubarb tart left ... but not for long.
Then bed called, and I slept very soundly undisturbed by the trains through the night. Fran, they pass at the same level as my windows just across the road on an elevated section. The jets going overhead make more noise but there are not many of them.
A grey morning which will not deter me, I'm off
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| If the bike fits .... |
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| England's green and pleasant land |
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| A good m I rning to put the bike together again |
2 comments:
I guess by the luggage you are doing another bicycle trip. I have enjoyed following you through the states, and in England, was it two years ago? I remember you recommend Book of Morman and I did see it a few months late. Have a good ride
bring on the travel pics. Enjoy
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