Blighty

The Dubai 30-minute stopover was just enough time to walk a "hundred miles"  before rejoining the next flight. It took longer to taxi from touchdown to the skyport than we had in Dubai. But still, enough time to purchase some duty free.

Dubai with all that glitters. Plenty of duty free on offer!

Not sure if you can judge the number of travellers on one particular flight, but for the past few years the flight to London has been nearly full on two of the three legs. This trip has been very "luxurious" with many vacant seats - in fact we have each had three seats to ourselves on each of the legs.  So, we have been able to lay down and sleep on each of the  sections, arriving in London feeling on top of our game!

Arriving at Heathrow was a breeze - no queues or delays getting through border security and customs!

Dutiful son, James, picked us up as we emerged from the terminal. An hour and a half later, fighting the early morning traffic, we arrived at our hotel. Rooms not ready so we adjourned to James' flat for the morning.

Rush hour in The City!

Not that we needed anything to eat, nevertheless, we wandered across to the 

The Whitecross Street food market, purchased a Turkish wrap and sat in the park and enjoyed some sunshine as well. 

Helene and James

Turkish wraps - yum!

After this Jim dropped us off at the hotel near Tower Bridge - a new experience - big on technology but small on space. Overall, very cosy and comfortable.

All functions operated by the app on the phone; points to plug in all devices; wall operating touch pad at bed head; and a check-in console in the entrance space.

Caught up with a few hours sleep this afternoon before meeting  up with Maddie, Laura and James for a drink and a meal in the West End. A great night with great company.

Drinks at Carnaby Street.

Home to play with the high tech room.