Wednesday/Thursday 12 September - Enroute



We were ready in plenty of time and watched a violent hailstorm out our back door while we waited. The limo was a bit early and as we drove to the airport the radio was all abuzz with storm warnings and flight delays. However, our flight was on time. We walked right up to a baggage check counter, but the security line was endless. Still, we had time for a light meal and waited awhile in the departure lounge. The airplane is massive (10 seats across, 2 levels) but nearly every seat was filled. When you’re travelling in economy, nearly all flights are the same. We did get cute little kits with eyeshades, toothbrushes and socks. At midnight we had dinner, and at the halfway point of the flight, sandwiches. Very early in the morning Toronto time we had breakfast. All OK as airline food goes. There were several children and babies near us but for the most part they were quiet. We both slept, or at least dozed, for much of the flight, and arrived in pretty good shape in Dubai shortly after 6pm local time, just as the sun set abruptly.

[Larry adds] I wondered: will someone really be here in Delhi to meet us.  Sure was, and had garlands put over our necks at 3am.  Hotel is a wonderful old luxurious British colonial style.  Everything is perfect.  Internet is good and fast but awkward signon required and these days at $20/day is an atrocious affront to modern travel.

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