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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