We have landed! (6/28/22)

Virgin Atlantic Airlines did their job and got us to London on time (12:45 pm) with no issues. We were in a 3 person row in economy. Bob had got us the 2 aisle seats hoping no one would take the middle. It was still showing as empty when we went to the airport but got filled before departure. We sat next to each other and gave the nice young lady one of the aisle seats. I have to say I was pretty impressed with the customer service with Virgin even being down some staff. Bob and I each managed to catch a few winks, but the hotel bed tonight will feel great.

The only travel issue today was a 45 minute wait for our luggage, which took away from the speedy trip through customs. Anyway, the bags are here with us, so all good. From the baggage pick up area we went downstairs and walked through a number of long hallways to the Heathrow Central Bus Station where we had about a 20 minute wait for our direct bus to Bristol where we’ll be spending 2 nights.

I should note that it was sunny and a warm-feeling 65 in London when we arrived. The clouds increased during the almost 2 hour bus ride to Bristol but no rain yet (6:45 pm).

About 5:15 after getting settled in the room, we decided it was definitely time for dinner. We decided quick and easy sounded best, so went to a street food Asian shop for bibimbap — beef for Bob and tofu for Beth. Hit the spot. Chilling in the room now and getting thoughts together for tomorrow.