I'm back in England! It is cold and cloudy and not particularly summery feeling. But, at least I managed to get back safe and sound. The adventure on the bus was actually worthwhile. So if anyone else is wondering how best to get to the airport from anywhere in Salvador, jump on the executivo bus, and for a mere R$4, you will end up at the airport in about 40 minutes or so. Plus the bus is air-conditioned, spacious and comfortable, and drops you right outside the departures terminal. So, don't take a taxi!!
Sadly though, although I made it to London, my suitcase did not. Everyone on my flight from Salvador to London via Lisbon has lost their bags, so we figure that the problem probably occurred at Lisbon airport. Luckily, flights from London to Lisbon are frequent, so the airline has promised the bags should be returned to us in 2 days. It is super annoying though - particularly for the people who were arriving in London for a holiday. That cannot be a good way to start a vacation.
Right, well, I won't be writing here for a while, not until holiday #2 to Istanbul is underway. I hope you are all enjoying your summers, and if you are around in London at any time and want to meet up, let me know! I shall post pictures here and on facebook.com as soon as I get them developed. Anyone from Dialogo who has photos (preferably of me with my eyes open!), please email me them.
Sadly though, although I made it to London, my suitcase did not. Everyone on my flight from Salvador to London via Lisbon has lost their bags, so we figure that the problem probably occurred at Lisbon airport. Luckily, flights from London to Lisbon are frequent, so the airline has promised the bags should be returned to us in 2 days. It is super annoying though - particularly for the people who were arriving in London for a holiday. That cannot be a good way to start a vacation.
Right, well, I won't be writing here for a while, not until holiday #2 to Istanbul is underway. I hope you are all enjoying your summers, and if you are around in London at any time and want to meet up, let me know! I shall post pictures here and on facebook.com as soon as I get them developed. Anyone from Dialogo who has photos (preferably of me with my eyes open!), please email me them.
