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Friday, May 02, 2008

Massage be Gone

We're in London!

Sadchampagne050108_2Carrotsoup050108It was one of the quickest, easiest and quietest flights ever.

There we are in our traditional photos snacking at the Virgin Atlantic Lounge at SFO. I'm sad, thinking about leaving and John is making funny faces to make me laugh.

Speaking of Virgin Atlantic, a couple days ago I got email from them announcing that they have eliminated in-flight massages. OMFG! YAY! This is amazing good news. The massages were a noisy and annoying disruption and I have complained about them many times. Now that they are gone the whole front section of the plane will be a pleasant place to be. Ok, not pleasant, but definitely more quiet. In theory, as quiet as the upstairs where John and I always sit.

Now if Virgin Atlantic would only eliminate the open bar during flights, there would not be a bad seat in upper class and I wouldn't panic every time I book a flight wondering if I'll get put in the quiet or the noisy section. If all the upper class sections were quiet then Virgin Atlantic would truly be the best airline. Get a clue, Virgin Atlantic!

(P.S I would pay extra for flights that banned infants and toddlers, hint-hint.)

On the plane I watched Jumper and loved it. John didn't watch anything and went to sleep almost immediately after take-off. After the film I slept the remainder of the flight. Amazing. If all flights were this easy I wouldn't dread flying so much.

I must admit it was great riding through the streets of London and arriving home. It's as beautiful as ever.

I took a lot of photos of San Francisco and London from the plane window. I'm surprised I was able to get so many famous London landmarks in the photos, including: Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, The London Eye, The British Museum, Trafalgar Square, Albert Hall, Wembley Stadium, Westminister Abbey, etc. Yea, I am a window seat fanatic and love the views no matter how many times I fly.

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Yay it's London time. Your visit here in US seemed so quick. Sweet pictures! They totally made my night less dread-able. Have fun Mrs Jan and Mr John. Can't wait for Cannes FF blogging action.

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