PREPARATION DAYS, 13-16 June 2008

Friday 13th:
Not an auspicious day for travelling perhaps?!
In the office early, then to the doc on the advice of Mais & Mags to get something for the dodgy tummy picked up last week in Cairo. Seen by Agnes McGowan.
Then out + scones to Peter & Karen's to get a Czech camp paper signed. They heading to the north coast + Ned & Mag Tate and their two MGs.
Then John Donaldson & John Dowds in to sign also, and Brian McKee.
At Denise's suggestion took Mais for lunch - Rossi's.
Then finished up in the office around 3, picked up a big bouquet I had ordered for Maisie, and home to pack.
Down to the City Airport for about 6.30pm with Mais & Sarah, who was not amused at all! We prayed together, which did not help her at all, outwardly anyway. Not the nicest part of my work.
Had 4 bags - 3 to check incl enormous bike hardcase. Total weight about 58kg not counting my carry-on! But because Gold Card, only had to pay an extra £15 for the bike.
Over to Heathrow and, after quite a wait, shuttle bus to the Heathrow Sheraton, which Ruth had found on a price comparison site for £51.99 incl breakfast. (Just the full English breakfast alone is £16.95.)
Porter was a nice Omani guy doing his last shift before going back home. He was pleased that I had visited Muscat.
Into Room 3119 at 11.00pm. Long, tiring day, but the Bike Ride as an event has finally got underway for me. Wonderful - and the tablets seem to be working!