Before anyone starts tutting, I will say that this trip was booked months ago and, if I’d known then what I know now I might not have come. Enough said. I get to see my friends and that is the reason for my visit – and what I told immigration.

Off to Heathrow this morning, breakfast, check in etc etc. Arriving at the gate, I was told that they had changed my seat. The last time someone did this to me I was bumped out of premium economy into the non reclining seat by the toilets at the back of economy. For a 10 hour flight to Las Vegas. However, this time, they’d upgraded me. 👏👏👏👏👏

Reclining flat seat, three course meal with wine and proper cutlery (not to mention the tablecloth and cloth napkin) etc etc. Nice. Of course it was daytime so I didn’t make the best use of the flat bed seat. Maybe they will upgrade me on the way back. One can but hope.

Now installed at Sherry’s house, trying to stay awake as long as possible. There is a pitbull on my feet which doesn’t help. Night all.