Endless Day

We are finally here in London. Eric, my brother and I arrived at JFK around 3 in the afternoon Thursday for our 6:30 flight on Virgin Atlantic. I've never had it so easy. We walked right up to the counter- no waiting in  an endless line! While at the counter I made some comment about having a problem standing in one place and she asked if I would like assistance getting to the gate. She told us that especially in Heathrow, it is a very long walk and using an assist would mean I would ride and not have to wait in line at security here or immigration there. How could we pass that up?

The flight was good. When we boarded the plane each seat had a lovely blanket, a pillow, head phones and a goody bag that contained socks, an eye shade, ear plugs a tooth brush and tooth paste. The food was good and hot. They also have an extensive entertainment system that is all free. Even alcoholic beverages are complimentary.

By the time we got to the Kensington Close Hotel we were all bushed. It may have been around 8:30 or 9 in London, but for us it was 3:30! Despite that, we wondered out of the hotel to get some breakfast and explored a little of the neighborhood. This afternoon, Eric and I are off to Stonehenge.