Tuesday 21st January - Off we go again.


We seem to have lost the ability to travel lighter. For a change this year's jaunt sees us take an evening flight from Edinburgh, with a fairly relaxed three hour connection in Dubai.  Will the plan hold water?


The Mercedes turns up promptly and the lounge is adequate for the likes of us. Boarding starts promptly and we are soon enjoying a wee Veuve Cliquot. Front row in Biz class does not want for legroom. Don't worry girls - I got a deal.

A spot of supper and seven episodes of the Big Bang Theory* before heads down makes the perfect start to our adventure.

* Who knew that Sheldon and Amy got married?

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