Arrived a little early but then spent 35 minutes parked on a runway waiting for other planes to move etc. The slowest part was getting through passport control and walked straight through customs. Found the coach and enjoyed a relaxing ride to Gatwick and made good time. Looks like it’s all coming together. Fingers crossed all goes smoothly with EasyJet. Can’t believe we’ll be in Prague tonight and will catch up with Asher.
It’s a long way from Hong Kong to London! 10,500 kms. and takes a long time (even at ~900kms and hour) especially when you are trying to sleep. We flew over China and Russia rather then the middle East (didn’t have to wonder why). The food was OK but we were in seats that got served last. The guy with the little skull cap a couple of rows ahead, seemed to get special (kosher) treatment every time (like first served). There were a few brave mums with little ones on their laps and (on this leg) I sat next to Hillary who has just retired from work and treated herself to a trip to Australia (Melbourne and the Barrier Reef). There was a bunch of chunky rugby players (from the army) at the back of the plane but didn’t hear from them. Watched the History Boys and something forgettable with Hugh Grant and about song writing. Read a bit of book and slept fitfully. Must try and get row 46 or 57 next time, they’re on the exits so lots of leg room (but next to the toilets!). Walking out of the plane it looked like a bomb had gone off. Rubbish, blankets, pillow, wrappers, sleeping masks and other rubbish everywhere! what a mess but not surprising considering the amount of people in the space.
Heathrow looks old, and quite a few turbans worn by staff at the airport. It’s not as organised as Tullamarine! The coach was comfortable and Wendy’s had a snooze. A motley crew on the bus, africans, french, indian and asians as well as the ubiquitous anglos. There’s only one colour outside the bus: GREEN. We were on a motor-way through some farms country with white sheep in the green meadows and the occasional field of yellow daisies.
Checked in at Gatwick early and had a wander, no seats anywhere except for a smattering at various ends of the terminal. Bought some food at Marks & Spencer so we wouldn’t get hungry on the plane. Once through customs/security back in retail heaven (need to keep reminding myself that a pound is over $2.60!), have an hour and a half to waste so will try to find a free wifi spot (out of about 8 networks that come up) and post this... If it works, talk to you from Prague... other wise, talk to you from Prague!
It’s a long way from Hong Kong to London! 10,500 kms. and takes a long time (even at ~900kms and hour) especially when you are trying to sleep. We flew over China and Russia rather then the middle East (didn’t have to wonder why). The food was OK but we were in seats that got served last. The guy with the little skull cap a couple of rows ahead, seemed to get special (kosher) treatment every time (like first served). There were a few brave mums with little ones on their laps and (on this leg) I sat next to Hillary who has just retired from work and treated herself to a trip to Australia (Melbourne and the Barrier Reef). There was a bunch of chunky rugby players (from the army) at the back of the plane but didn’t hear from them. Watched the History Boys and something forgettable with Hugh Grant and about song writing. Read a bit of book and slept fitfully. Must try and get row 46 or 57 next time, they’re on the exits so lots of leg room (but next to the toilets!). Walking out of the plane it looked like a bomb had gone off. Rubbish, blankets, pillow, wrappers, sleeping masks and other rubbish everywhere! what a mess but not surprising considering the amount of people in the space.
Heathrow looks old, and quite a few turbans worn by staff at the airport. It’s not as organised as Tullamarine! The coach was comfortable and Wendy’s had a snooze. A motley crew on the bus, africans, french, indian and asians as well as the ubiquitous anglos. There’s only one colour outside the bus: GREEN. We were on a motor-way through some farms country with white sheep in the green meadows and the occasional field of yellow daisies.
Checked in at Gatwick early and had a wander, no seats anywhere except for a smattering at various ends of the terminal. Bought some food at Marks & Spencer so we wouldn’t get hungry on the plane. Once through customs/security back in retail heaven (need to keep reminding myself that a pound is over $2.60!), have an hour and a half to waste so will try to find a free wifi spot (out of about 8 networks that come up) and post this... If it works, talk to you from Prague... other wise, talk to you from Prague!
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