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Well Detta and I arrived home yesterday. It was a day earlier than I expected so it was very fortunate that I did indeed check the tickets on Friday evening. I was in a huge state of shock as I only checked them at 8pm and realised I would have to be packed by 4am the next morning.

Well I did manage it. I also repacked Detta's back. Our bags were overweight so I needed to bring it down. As it was we were only 5 kilos overweight but the airlines are now charging for it. It was an extremely long day. Driving to Belfast City airport took less time than I thought so we were there at 4:45am. I always get very anxious before I fly so I tend to over compensate. Funny enough I met a woman with her family visiting relatives in Belfast. They live in Ajax also, not far from our house. Then I found I was sitting beside her on the flight so we were chatting. She babysits a boy whose mother was a good friend of mine when I was in high school. I told her to say hi to my old friend.

We arrived at Heathrow at 8:15ish and made our way from T-1 to T-2. It is so close we were able to walk it with all our luggage. But we had a long wait as our flight didn't leave until 2pm. We had some breakfast and used the PCs for a while. Then we checked in with Air Transat. The airlines (at least Air Transat) weighs your hand luggage (including your purse) which can't be more than 5 kilos. So we were even more over weight now. I really must pack lighter next time I travel that way if I buy anything hopefully I will still be under 20 kilos.

Our flight arrived around 5pm. We were through customs and luggage picked up in about 25 minutes, unbelievable fast. Every customs desk was open, I have never seen that before, no line ups at all. In fact we were waved over by a customs officer. It would be nice if this is continued in the future.

Hugh picked us about 6pm and then we headed to Anne's where he had left Miles and Donovan. I did get to see Anne's new kitchen which is very nice. The glass tiles look great and I love the fan over the stove and the shelves.

I will post the rest of my trip over the next few days so keep posted.