We made it to the ferry on time, most likely due to Gigi pacing since 6:15 am hurrying us along.  She is just like me and would prefer to “hurry up and wait” than run late and feel rushed.  Travel is so much easier with teenagers, sure they are occasionally surly and totally self obsessed, but they can pack a suitcase and are mostly self reliant! 

It’s going to be a long day.  We fly at 3:30 but had to leave the house at 7am to get to the airport on time. Nick said that Air Transat is rated the 6th best airline and we are flying into Gatwick which is rated the 2nd worst airport. Apparently it’s quite naff. Naff, if your wondering, is an English term for something bad or worn out. I’m like a native already and I haven’t even landed. 

Ok, back to the journey. I love travel, the journey and the destination. I think that’s why I like a road trip so much. But I love airports! People watching is probably my favourite pastime. I’m happy to get there early and just sit and watch the world go by.

I took a page out of my Aunty Patsy’s book and secured two rows of seats with an empty seat between us. I’m hoping that no one books the middle seat and we end up with more room.  For example, the row is seat A,B,C and I booked A and C. Fingers crossed it works! 

We land at 8:30 am England time and hopefully finding our rental car and driving across London doesn’t take too long. I am excited to drive on the opposite side of the road! Watch out Londoners! I’ll let you know how it all goes. Hopefully I don’t post a photo of a car crash😳