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You would think it difficult to find things to pass the time, 11 hours, in an aeroplane but it’s surprisingly easy. To begin there’s the regular refreshment. Being lucky enough to qualify for a welcome glass of champagne it sets the mood. Although we quickly returned to form and chose Diet Coke to accompany our…

Packing done and whatever has been forgotten is now forgotten. Then the panic starts, will the driver turn up? Yes of course he did.  Check in was easy, (makes a change for Sheila’s suitcase not to be charged excess) and now we’re nicely settled in the lounge. Bacon rolls on their way. Now to wait…

Just a few weeks to go now before 3 intrepid pensioners launch themselves on the USA. So begins the conversations – what shall we pack? It’s a simple question but a complex deed. T shirts? Is it going to be warm?Waterproofs? Will it be raining there? Trainers/ walking shoes? How adventurous is this holiday going…