12/13th October 2011
My brain is in a whirl. We arrived at Heathrow too early – my fault. That didn’t help my anxiety about the flight – and a bigger plane than I’ve ever taken – how does it get up into the air – answer: with a fair few drops of Rescue Remedy. Flying with Jet Airways was great – with turbaned attendants and the girls in saffron tunics and a quite acceptable curry supper. The eight hours was pretty dire – dreadful restless legs!! George met us and whisked us through the diplomatic channel – wondrous! Shame we had to wait an age for our hold luggage. George amazed at our ONE piece, well within baggage limit for one.
To read on, open these documents: The beginning of our long journey
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