Thursday, April 29, 2010

layover in England




Lovely day in England, after landing at Heathrow and showering in the American Airlines Arrival Lounge after a long flight from Chicago(I'm sure it was the BEST shower I've ever had). Our friends Andy & Jane picked us up for an excursion to Savill Garden, where we walked and chatted through the beautiful gardens, then on to Eton, where we had a delicious lunch at the House on the Bridge with a view of Windsor Castle. Saw the Eton students in tails as we window shopped along the cobblestone streets, and narrowly missed getting rained on by stepping in for a bite at just the right time. In spite of a number of coffees together I still managed to nod off on the car ride back to Heathrow. After invigorating chair massages, Greg and I have now found new energy; we are both on computers typing away at the BA lounge. Our next flight for the day is 12 hours long taking us into Cape Town. So grateful to Andy & Jane for a lovely afternoon, providing a welcome break in our 24 hours of travel time and making it so much more enjoyable. We hope our next visit together will be longer!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

The Itinerary!

We leave in less than 2 weeks to a land we have never visited, which always seemed too distant and remote, but now is within our grasp, thanks to American Airlines and British Airways!! This trip finds us leaving our cherished children at home to continue their education at school, while we continue our education in, well, other ways!

Here's the skinny on our trip......

April 28 - leave San Diego and fly to Capetown, South Africa, via Chicago and London - a long journey for sure with enough of a layover at Heathrow to possibly meet a british friend for high tea.

April 30 to May 3 - Capetown, including a day and night in the vineyards.

May 3 - May 9 - Singita Sabi Sands - Castleton Camp - see http://www.singita.com/index.php/game-reserves/lodges-and-camps-in-south-africa/singita-castleton-camp/ if interested in more details.

May 9-12 - Tongabezi Lodge, Zambia - see http://www.tongabezi.com/ for more info

May 13 - leave Johannesburg for longer journey back home - arrive San Diego on May 14

follow along or check back regularly for more updates!!

Greg & Susanne