I really can’t believe that we have been back more than 2 weeks now, which seems like forever however the ten days we were there flew by – how does that work?

Obviously because I am writing this now it means I survived the trials and tribulations of the Wild Africa Trek, which was AMAZING!!! The bloke wasn’t sure I would be able to do the trek what with my fear of heights, but I did it – yay go me 😊! I will admit to being a bit scared when crossing the first bridge (and no pressure I was crossing a bridge and they were taking photos too; photos and heights seriously!!!!!), but the second one was way easier.  Anyways, I am jumping way ahead of myself – first things first the trip to the airport was well interesting what with me making such a big deal of James not forgetting anything I managed to leave my purse up by the computer after doing online check in DOH!!!! Honestly I cannot express how mortified I was to even say it out loud – what with me being a little OCD and all that 😝😳.

Whilst James got in line for bag drop I went and checked in for our overnight stay at the new hotel in Gatwicks South terminal – The Bloc (this is the one in the terminal whose front desk is next to customs) I’d requested a runway view what with me being a geek and loving to watch the planes and we weren’t disappointed. This was our view ……..

 I must say we couldn’t fault the hotel, we had a fantastic room, view and a good nights sleep which doesn’t normally happen before we fly so much so that I am seriously considering cancelling our booking we have at the premier inn for next year and booking the Bloc again even though it is more expensive (I reckon the bloke won’t need much persuading after all he sees how cranky I get on a normal lack of sleep day without adding in the stress of travelling  on top of that ☺️)

Travel day itself started with a slightly delayed flight and a visit to the Virgin Holidays Lounge (which closes next February – not for good but Virgin are moving to the North Terminal and they need to build the new one over there)……..hmmmmmm now what am I going to do with myself next year; note to self find a new airport lounge for some peace and quiet or not go through customs as early and maybe even have a lay in 😕

So, the flight was ok – no turbulence but we did have to take the long route to avoid the remnants of Hurricane Joaquín; we made up for this though by being off the plane through customs and at the hotel within an hour. This was with private transfers which although an additional cost definitely were worth their weight in gold in terms of us not having to wait for everyone else to get to the shared coach

And so the fun could begin, we managed dinner (my first meal was a burger and I didn’t even have ice cream that first night 😳) then we had a quick wander around the hotel shop before it was off to sleep after all it was like 2am in the UK and we had lots to do the next day……….

Until next time xxxxx