This was Friday night's Florida sunset, seen from the back yard of my stepmother's guest house. I love those filmy veils of clouds, lit by the sinking sun.
And now we're back in London. Olga was thrilled to see us, once I woke her up -- she was sound asleep on the couch and didn't hear us come in. She's been jumping around and is now lying next to me, sighing deeply. All is right with the world.
The flight was smooth. As a special treat, Dave and I bought business class seats for our return voyage. (They were the only ones available on the direct London to Gatwick flight, so it was either that or connect through some other city.) We were each in those pods with divider walls between them, and a seat that basically turns into a bed. I read The New Yorker, watched two episodes of "Absolutely Fabulous" and slept for part of the trip, a light snooze, but I'm still exhausted.
Here we are toasting through the partition between our pods, with our pre-takeoff champagne. Cheers!
And just for fun, here's my stepsister's cat, Ozzie, at her house in Tampa. Jennifer and her husband spoil their two cats rotten. They are very satisfied animals. (Of course I wouldn't know anything about spoiling pets.)
I'd give you a picture of Olga but I feel sure she'd be insulted if I put her in the same post as a cat.
Welcome back! I hope you are not too jet lagged and get right back into the swing of things again.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely treat to sit in the business class section like businessmen... sipping champagne as you catch up on some important business work. Welcome back to West Hampstead - "Centre of the known universe".
ReplyDeleteWelcome home! Wishing you both a quick recovery from a great trip.
ReplyDeleteIt's like your own wee studio apartment on the flight, though the neighbors are very close!
ReplyDeleteI can imagine Olga was thrilled her dad's were home.
Glad you got back safely and had a good trip, Steve!
ReplyDeleteIt's good to be home after a trip. I've never seen those pods on a plane. Pretty cool. If that's business class, what does first class look like...a small suite? My granddaughter's boyfriend's cat is named Ozzie and has pretty much the same coloring.
ReplyDeleteBusiness class! My dream to have a bed on a plane.
ReplyDeleteOlga, Dave, and Steve are all very happy I'm sure. Glad you had a good trip.
Welcome home Steve and Dave! Traveling is fun but I find that coming home after is also lovely. Especially if one has an Olga waiting. I hope you're enjoying a slow, drowsy jet lagged day.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Olga is thrilled to have you back at home. And, you flew home in style. Good for you. Business class is a special treat. As I get older, I yearn for it more.
ReplyDeleteHopefully, the jet lag will slip away quickly.
Welcome home, Dave and Steve! I have never been able to sleep on a plane. Of course, I've never had a bed at my disposal.
ReplyDeleteYes. All is now right with the world and you and Dave have the satisfaction of knowing that his parents are all the better for your visit. And, quite frankly, so am I.
ReplyDeleteWhat a busy trip! You may have to pass out for a couple of days to get your mojo back! That is a beautiful cat!
ReplyDeleteBusiness or first class is the way to travel , I am convinced!