Tag Archives: flight

The Emperor

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Gary

Our hotel in Beijing doesn’t have room numbers. Instead, each room is named after a Chinese emperor. We are in the Shun Zhi room, very nicely on the ground floor. Very nicely, because there’s no lift in this four storey … Continue reading →

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Walking in Farnham

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Gary

I set my alarm for 6am this morning because Bob’s flight was due to arrive at Heathrow at 5am. I figured it would be a bit late and he’d arrive at ours at around 6:30-7am. This guess was backed up … Continue reading →

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Time is always there

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Gary

I thought I’d be safe from jet lag. After all, I DID fly Premium Economy. I also thought it would be okay because of the timings. Leaving at lunchtime, hitting Hong Kong in the early hours of the morning then … Continue reading →

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London to Hong Kong

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Gary

Just another reason why I love Starbucks: At the airport I asked if I could pay with my phone. The barista said no, they’re not set up for it. No problem, I said, and took out some cash. She fiddled … Continue reading →

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Part of the 10%

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Gary

According to the president of Coca Cola Europe, 90% of the British population like (and drink) Coke. This probably explains why it’s the only grocery product to have had sales of over £1bn. Extraordinary. I have no idea why it’s … Continue reading →

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Sudden flight

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Gary

The phone rang at 2am this morning. It was Fiona. She made no bones about it, telling Mirinda to book the first flight she could and get to Sydney asap. Things were not looking good. We jumped out of bed, … Continue reading →

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The slow pack and the massive buffer

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Gary

What an incredibly quiet house I woke in this morning. No poodles, no Mirinda, just me. Even the birds had flown south. Of course, I still woke at 7am but then, I’d intended to get little sleep last night (in … Continue reading →

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Falling from the sky

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Gary

Back at work today. It was all a bit lonely. I arrived and was told by Maria (I think her name is Maria but I’ve never actually been introduced and have just overheard someone call her Maria but I’m not … Continue reading →

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