Friday 1107131945

Arrived in London with some sleep under our belts and much anticipation. One off the Buckett List!. Our information from friends and acquaintances was to expect a LEEEEEEENGTHY overstay in Heathrow, with horrendous queues and people up to your armpits (for those not vertically challenged), and straight through???
Well, we found out later what happened; an aeroplane decided to self-immolate on the tarmac near the loading bays and all aircraft were diverted to Gatwick et al. Our 'plane was the first after the incident so any backlog had been cleared. Out to the taxi rink and into a spotless black London cab with helpful driver; took us straight to our new abode for the night, about 12kM from Heathrow. What an interesting area, with several non-black people living there. Must say it didn't take much to hear our bed calling for attention,, and down on one ear (each).
The 12 hour flight from Singapore was not brilliant but with some intermittent sleeps and watching movies from a huge selection passed the hours. We were indeed glad to be on terra firma.