UK 2013 - We are on the way and the weather is ....

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Well we arrived safe and sound. The Emirates plane ride was fairly bumpy, but sleep was enjoyed as was the myriad amounts of food. The jury is out as to whether Emirates is better than the "Flying Kangaroo". Seats were ok for views but comfort is on par with QANTAS.
The trip to Dubai was overnight so not much to see, took off over Glenelg and crossed Eyre Penin between Pt Lincoln and Cowell tracking over Bight then headed up and over Kalgoorlie and then asleep till we were crossing the Maldives in the dark. Dubai is a thriving airport and the number of planes there was uncountable. At least 6 A380s for Emirates - more likely more than 10. Airport is neat, tidy and plenty of action at 6am.
Left at about 8.30 for Gatwick and what a beautiful sight. Smog everywhere over Dubai and the trip up the Persian Gulf gave me goose bumps as we crossed where the Euphrates joind the gulf. We followed that river, probably as Abraham journeyed some 4000yrs ago and we flew over Basra - centre of the early Mid-East conflict with British forces. Then we crossed the snow capped Turkish Alps and what a sight. One of the all time best views from a plane. After that over the Black sea and then clouds all the way to Gatwick.

Picked up our little Peugeot and headed for Great Yarmouth and a coffee stop at a Starbucks.

Today we went to Norwich and a few snow flurries with a top of 4C. Lovely teat at the "Pub on the Prom" at Grt Yar. Applie Crumble and Custard superb.

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Photos

At Adelaide Airport
Jenny and Phil ready to go

Emirates 777
Flight EK015 to Gatwick from Dubai

On board
Awaiting takeoff from Dubai

Meal
Cheeses, ham, pork and turkey salad, croisants, etc.

What is it?
Snow capped mountains in Turkey

Comments

[Judy]

Keep it up and enjoy,...but watch the calories!! So sorry to let you know, but a difficult time for us. Our Gordon was rushed to hosptl. the weekend you left Adelaide. He has a brain tumour. Operation was last night, our time, and he is now awake, but it is 'the aggressive sort', and too early to know where too from here. Understand that they were going to take out 'what they can'...which doesn't relieve one very much. He was home on a Sat. got dizzy, couldn't put words together and then, looking at his daughter, couldn't remember her name. Beth & Karen raced him to the hosptl., and the rest is history, as they say. It is on the left side, sitting on speech & memory. Rang Di. John is doing v.well re the heart part, but has a bubble on the lung (they think is infection) which they can't budge. Looks like he'll have to go back to be 'drained'. Also, meds. are playing up on his eyes so can't see too well, but they say that will improve. Well,......Rob got his new tooth fitted thismorning,..looks great......oh, and we had a few drops of rain last night!! So that's the 'bright' side!!!! God's speed,.....enjoy every minute. Thanks for Pics. great!! Hugs, J & R

[WhitehousePJ]

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Aha - you are not silly - I just had not seen replies to comments on blog - good old tooth fairy - hope it makes him turn into Prince Charming for you, oh oh, he already was your Prince Charming. Thanks for keeping in touch.