Gordon Ramsay's Plane Picnic bag.
On our way home to Stockholm, we had a layover in London’s Heathrow airport. And you know what, it all went smoothly. We got through customs quickly and easily and except for having to watch some full plumber action by the guy in front of us in the screening line, I have to say it was one of the best big airport experiences I’ve had in a long time. Terminal five in one of the world’s craziest airports worked well for us. Go figure.
Our main course: roasted rump of Hereford beef with salad and mustard.
Even better, we had good airport food. We ate lunch at Gordon Ramsay Plane Food and our bowls of pumpkin soup were good. So tasty, in fact, that we decided to order the Plane Picnic to take with us for dinner. And it was good too, even though we opted not to eat it on the plane, but rather at home some five hours after we bought it. It came with three courses: a starter, main and dessert and it was packed in a small carry-on bag, making it a perfect option to pick up if you don’t have time to stop for a meal while connecting flights.
Going one step further, I really did think I would be a bit grumpy by the time I got to Heathrow as we had the economy flight plan: Cincinnati to Chicago and then a five-hour delay, Chicago to London and a 2.5 hour delay. So I have to say that I love it that we had such a painless time in London.
Killing time at the Chicago airport with some crayons.
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Glad your travels went smoothly — SOOOO good to see you guys in Cincinnati last week! Have a wonderful, wonderful time experiencing Christmas in your adopted hometown.
Thanks so much Bryn. It was wonderful to see you too. And I hope your travels also go well. Remember, you can always come here!
I have been incredibly lucky on all my travels, apart from lost luggage and a delay of one whole day once and the odd case of a couple of hours. But to be so lucky at this time of year means that the Gods were truly looking out for you. 4.2 million brits travel abroad every year for Xmas and I wouldn’t dream of it, I have heard such horror stories. Or rather, I do dream of it, but stay put!
That is lucky Jane. I guess that I have been overall, but I have definitely encountered some travel nightmares – especially last Christmas when our luggage went missing for 11 days!
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