Sounds awful but hopefully the part before and on returning home were much better! Whenever possible I take the train in Europe, which is much more civilised (apart from Brussels Midi station). Problem is often the prices are 2 or 3 times more than flying. I certainly don't mind paying a bit more but not that much. Hopefully with competition increasing on cross-channel and inter city routes, it will become more affordable in the next few years. Keep on writing Rosalind - really enjoying them (sorry I missed a few - I'll catch up over the holiday).
thanks, Ruth, for your comment and yes, I totally understand, travelling by train is far more attractive. It's incredible that it's more expensive than flying but the world has gone crazy.
Happy Christmas to you and the family, we should talk soon.
Sounds awful but hopefully the part before and on returning home were much better! Whenever possible I take the train in Europe, which is much more civilised (apart from Brussels Midi station). Problem is often the prices are 2 or 3 times more than flying. I certainly don't mind paying a bit more but not that much. Hopefully with competition increasing on cross-channel and inter city routes, it will become more affordable in the next few years. Keep on writing Rosalind - really enjoying them (sorry I missed a few - I'll catch up over the holiday).
thanks, Ruth, for your comment and yes, I totally understand, travelling by train is far more attractive. It's incredible that it's more expensive than flying but the world has gone crazy.
Happy Christmas to you and the family, we should talk soon.
Sadly, it's true that flying is no longer a pleasure.
I loved to read that word "kerfuffle". I hadn't heard it for years and wouldn't have known how to spell it!
I had to check the spelling too!
I, too, try to start upbeat when I fly, but it usually doesn't last long. These days flying can be brutal. Glad you made it and had a good trip.
Thank you, Leslie, yes, flying is now a kind of lottery...
Glad you made it out eventually, Rosalind, but not really the most relaxing end to your travels.
Thanks, Wendy, yes indeed! Airports are to be endured not enjoyed....
What an ordeal! Glad they didn’t make you trek back to C after hurrying to A. That would have been adding insult to injury.
that would have been hilarious!