Arrived!!

You know you're a seasoned traveller when someone stops and asks you for directions...

 

But I'm getting ahead of myself!

 

Arrived safely at the Westwood's home about 12pm London time. I had a good flight from Atlanta to Miami arrvied in plenty of time to make my gate and and board.

 

The plane for my flight from Miami to London seemed not to be as full as I was used to, but I didn't think much about it till it got closer and closer for the plane to take off and no one had taken the seat next to me yet. I tried really hard not to get too excited about the possiblity that I might actually have space during the almost nine hour flight, but as the plane began to taxi down the runway with still no one sitting next to me, I was thrilled! It was a blessing in disguise as I was able to stretch out as much as I wanted and actually even sleep a bit!

 

I watched a movie as the served before dinner drinks, dinner, dinner drinks, and after dinner drinks and then settled in to try and sleep for the next 6 hours. Though it wasn't the best sleep I have ever had, it was definitely the best I've had on a plane. Having that open seat really spoiled me!

 

We landed about 8:45am London time. It was an easy walk from our gate to the border check in and I didn't have to wait too long in line to get my passport checked. For some reason, every time I'm at border control I always get nervous that somehow I've missed something or that I'll give the wrong answer. When really there is nothing to be nervous about. The border agent was very friendly and I've got another London Heathrow stamp in my passport.

 

It was in the baggage claim area that someone came up to me and asked how to get out (despite the large exit signs). I guess I looked very confident in where I was going. Which, I guess I was.

 

From baggage claim (it arrived safely!!) I exited and went straight to get a cup of coffee. Thank goodness for the good tastes of Europeans and good coffee. Had a medium latte from Costa and a blueberry muffing. Just what I needed to wake me up for the train ride to Epping!

 

This is the first time I have taken the Tube from the airport to my destination. It was actually rather fun. Being very familiar with the train system it was a bit of an adventure to take the Tube so far. I figured it out with no problems at all. Thankfully I only had to switch trains once, from the Picadilly line to the Central line.

 

While I was on the train I listened to 'Still Got Legs' the newest album from Chameleon Circut, a band whose music is all about Doctor Who. Just felt right listening to music about Doctor Who in England...  Check them out - http://dftba.com/artist/9/Chameleon-Circuit

 

Once I arrived in Epping it was just a short walk from the train station to the Westwoods. Thankfully!

 

The weather is currently cool and overcast, but thankfully not rainly. I wasn't sure how easy it would be to dig my raincoat out of my suitcase if it started raining!

 

Once I arrived at the Westwoods, I realized the key I had would not open the front door. My only other option was to sit and wait for somone to come home. Thankfully, the neighbors saw me sitting there and invited me in for a cup of tea while I waited in true English fashion.

 

Thankfully it wasn't long before Robert came home to check and see if I arrived and he let me in a set me up with the proper house key and internet.

 

So now I'm just waiting for Steph to arrive home from work and checking up on all the news I've missed since leaving. Currently no big plans except relax!

 

Thanks again for all the prayers for safe travel!