My flight across the 15,000 km between Perth and London was once again surprisingly easy. This is the second time I have done the world’s longest flight and although 17 hours seems a long time to be sitting in a flying metal machine, it goes by oh so quickly. I much prefer it to via Dubai where you get off, walk around for a few hours, and then it takes forever to board again. Boarding is super quick on the gorgeous Dreamliner as there are far fewer passengers on board than the A380. The humidity levels are set to how many passengers are on board and the windows are really cool. You can see out until the seatbelt sign goes off and then they are adjustable from light to dark just by pushing a button.
I arrived in to Heathrow 4.20am early and caught a train and then a cab to Goodge Street. I stayed there on my last trip and it is a great location and super comfortable. A quick shower and I climbed in to bed for a couple of hours and slept soundly. Booking a hotel room, the night before, was the most sensible thing I have done in a long time and a shower and short sleep really set me up for what was going to be a super busy time.
I had brought a close friend’s passport with me as she is studying in London and she needed it for a US study tour. I did wonder what they might think if they searched my luggage and found a passport that wasn’t mine, but all good, the passport arrived safe. Had planned a nice lunch in London (cause students are always poor). Carol was in London on sabbatical after a fabulous couple of weeks in Iceland. It was so nice to see her as had missed our restorative tea. We emerged in to the most amazing weather. I think London is one of the most beautiful cities in the world when the sun comes out – almost like she has her party dress on and is glistening as she twirls. Well this trip the party dress and been changed for the most amazing ball gown as the city looked the most brilliant that I think is possible. The sun was pouring down as we headed off to the lovely restaurant at The Tate. A gorgeous Sunday lunch, a stroll through spectacular sunshine, and fantastic company made it a totally fabulous day.
Sleeping under the stars 