Half Way There!

Lap one of the trip is complete! It is approximately 8 am London time, and I've settled into Heathrow after about a 3 mile hike/ride to my terminal. Had a decent flight over, except I did not sleep one wink! I am now fueling myself with a $5 (!) latte that tastes like a cross between burnt coffee and car oil. They call it "Italian." I sat next to an Ethiopian woman with a 3-year-old son. Cutest thing ever, except his little game playing machine was louder than a tractor, and after an hour of beeps and boops I wanted to rip it from his hands and break it. Instead I started the first of 2 movies, followed by the pilot for a new TV show that looks fantastic!
One thing I do like about airports is layovers in GOOD airports. I could easy spend a thousand dollars between here and Israel. Have browsed through the duty free, World of Whiskies and Harrod's handbag section, and have successfully come out alive and purchase free. Not to mention the candy! Candy galore! Of course Roald Dahl is from Britain. Only someone who grew up with a sensory overload caused by candy wrappers could come up with Willy Wonka. Or did Britain start its lavish treatment of treats AFTER the creation of the magical candy god?? Thoughts to ponder...


The clouds are out in typical London fashion, and i cannot wait for tomorrow this time when i will awaken to the beautful sun and cloudless sky of Tel Aviv.