I've seen how the other half lives...

And I'm not going back! So I'm here in London (though I haven't left the airport yet - more on that later). So after going on ad nauseum about this trip - I'm finally here. Thanks to all who put up with and encouraged me while I planned this hare-brained scheme (especially Nancie who took the brunt of it). And thanks to Monica, Kerry and James who made my last weekend in DC (for a while anyway) lots of fun.

So, now I have to say, this first class plane tripping is the way to go. From the departure lounge at Dulles, to the flat bed on the plane, to the arrivals lounge with showers and a complimentary massage (which I'm still waiting for - hence my still being at the airport) - this is the only way to travel by plane. So I guess I should thank American Express for sending me a crazy points deal - this is the best 50,000 points I've ever spent.

So the plan is to see London until Saturday and then grab a coach to Amsterdam for 5 days. I’ll keep you posted on how things go.

Hope everyone is well and I’ll post some pics later…