Taking Off

So, transport to the airport hotel was relatively easy, I checked in early for the flight and had both a restful night and a leisurely breakfast. Got through bag drop with no problems (just making the 23 kg weight limit by 0.5 kg), and cleared security, reaching the departure lounge only to discover that the Urban Retreat spa at Heathrow closed last week. So, this means I have about an hour and half to kill before boarding, that I'd hoped to spend dozing in a massage chair with a cup of peppermint tea. But, at least there is a free internet kiosk, so I can do some last minute updating before I go.

I have no idea what internet or telephone access will be like in Addis Ababa, and it may be a few days before I am in a position to post or respond to any e-mails. I can't think of any reports or notices that I owe to anyone, but this is just to say not to panic if you don't hear from me for a little while - I will post as soon as I can. Otherwise, I hope that people will stay in touch and let me know what is happening in Oxford, London, and elsewhere. And now, it's off to another new adventure!