How did that Happen? Bieber on my Phone

I saw a Justin Bieber song in my playlist. I was surprised to see it there but I played it ... for 30 seconds. That was more than enough.

Playing the Welsh National Anthem now ... recorded before a Rugby match in Wales. That HAD to be one of life's mist significant sounds.

I followed the WNA with Calon Lan, also in Welsh. It appeals to me for some reason.
DW

Emirates Falling Apart

Almost every time i fly with Emirates at the moment there is a problem. I've been delayed a bit, delayed a lot, been offloaded and been diverted ... all in the space of three months.

It seems to be a symptom of growing too quickly and if they are not careful they will overstretch themselves so much that even people like me will desert them and that would be a pity.

So here i am on a bus waiting to go to a hotel because my Emirates flight has been delayed by about eight hours.

I don't like going backwards and watch this space!

DW

Homeward Bound

After the very best part of two months on the road i am starting my journey home.

I am in a taxi heading for the airport: we are about one quarter of the way there. 45 minutes to go!

It's been a very rewarding trip that has taken in

Riyadh
Dublin
Halifax
Dubai
Doha
London
Geneva
Kuala Lumpur
Bangkok
Sang Kha (Isan Province)
Bangkok
Kuala Lumpur

A lot of hard work and travelling. A lot of interesting people and experiences too. Near the start of the trip I celebrated my birthday!

DW

Royal Beetle

Final report from Thailand for now.

On my last night there we went for a walk around the outside of the Siam Paragon centre and suddenly the security guards and police just in front of us got agitated and started shouting orders. People moved out of the way and then we came to a halt.

Then a small convoy of vehicles approached and then passed us. As a car with the Thai Royal crest on the door passed us my companion bowed her head.

Good to see that they manage Royal convoys with respect there although i have no idea which member of the family passed us by.

Here's an interesting thing though, the car carrying the family member was a modern VW Beetle! That's interesting because i had veen spotting old and new Beetles around Thailand throughout my two week trip!

UPDATE This is a bit spooky ... as the taxi arrived at the airport, there was an old style VW Beetle parked there!!


DW

Xmas Dinner

Just had my Xmas dinner. It was good and this year there were potatoes!!

And mince pies ... see below.

DW

Christmas Eve 2012: some snaps

I finished my work early this evening and then went in search of food and the perfect photo. I found the food!

Then again, I was very pleased with a couple of photos and content with others ...

So, merry Christmas everyone!

DW