We flew British Airways First-Class for the 7-1/2 hour flight from London-Heathrow to Nairobi on a classic 747 airliner. It felt so good to stretch out and sleep! We each had a private space. Our chairs adjusted down to a bed. We were supplied with pajamas and a toiletry kit. Food was gourmet. I had a spicy lunch of lamb stew with peppers and okra, while Rouse enjoyed a fancy chicken pie. The alcohol flowed freely. Later in the day we enjoyed tea with a variety of little sandwiches and sweets. It was a deluxe way to go when traveling 24+ hours straight.
We arrived at the airport in Nairobi just after 10pm local time. Intrepid Travel representatives met us and set us up with a driver to The Heron Portico Hotel. After a brief moment of confusion ... not sure they actually had a room for us, even though reservations had been confirmed through Intrepid ... we were shown to our room, 11:15pm November 9.
Nairobi is eight hours ahead of North Carolina time. We left home on Thursday, the 8th at 1:15pm. Flew overnight from Charlotte to London on American Airlines. After a bit of a layover there came the British Airways flight to Nairobi. That makes 26 hours in transit from home to hotel. Whew! Glad we are here! Let the adventure begin...
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