Day 16: Athens to London

A lot of sitting and laying around until I had to leave the hotel.  When I went to pick my Uber to the airport there was an option of having a female driver for same price.  So I took it mainly thinking the car would be smoke free since it was about a 50 minute ride to airport.  It was so nice!  It was very clean and smelled so fresh too.  After arriving at the airport, I did something I never do; I checked my carry on bag. I really did not want to hassle with it. I will pick it up in London and keep it with me since I have an overnight layover.

And then I had a bit of a mishap as I went through immigration at the Athens airport. When I disembarked the cruise Sunday morning, we were just herded right outside. I thought it was odd no immigration check, but I followed the instructions and exited the building. Well today they questioned my entry as I passed through immigration at the airport. They didn’t seem to believe me and asked for documentation showing I entered on a cruise ship. Of course I had a small moment of panic, but remembered I saved my cruise documents on my phone. The girl finally stamped my passport, and I was on to security.

Just lots of sitting, walking around, playing solitaire, yawning . . . repeat for hours! I don’t know why I get to airports so early but it is a habit.  

We finally board my flight from Athens to London.  I’m seated in my least favorite row, bulkhead seat 1A!  I’m probably the only weirdo (Colin isn’t a fan of bulkhead either) that doesn’t like the extra leg room.  I really like to have a seat in front of me and space to store my bag by my feet.  I settled in and before I know I was given a menu to order dinner.  I picked the roast beef salad.  The meal service was really good!

One thing I have noticed is these British Airways flight attendants seem happy. They are eager to get what you request and with a smile.  And just like that my first leg is over. I grabbed my bag and walked across to the Sofitel London Heathrow Hotel where I will hang out some more.

Post Note: I had some fun flavored chips that I bought for Colin. When I got home they were gone! Someone took them at the Athens airport out of my checked bag. I’m bitter!