Arrival

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Arrived safely in Syria, pretty much on time despite the best efforts of Heathrow to delay us. The BMI flight was okay, even though my screen didn't work. It took some time to get through customs, but once through I found the arrival transfer taxi waiting along with two girls who were also on the same tour. Road travel seemed fine until we encountered traffic. No lights, no lanes, no discipline. I have no idea how they don't crash.

We checked in and then went for a little wander around the surrounding streets , but couldn't see much (since it was dark and we couldn't find ourselves on the map). In retrospect it seems we took the only street leading away from something worth looking at. We headed back to the hotel since the tour leader had left a note telling us we would be getting up at 5.15 in the morning (i.e. 3.15 GMT). I wasn't tired, but I knew I need some sleep to handle the early start.

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early start
Didn't think early starts were in your genes!