Still, the security queue was only about 15 minutes. Good job Thom took us to the airport really early. Thanks Thom. Jean and I both set the alarm off going through security even though we had taken everything metallic off - so we got the chance to be scanned. Flight to Paris was fine and even a little early landing which was a good job as we had to go through security again (another 40 minute queue). Good flight onwards to Toronto which took 7 hours. Interestingly, the plane went back over Manchester again! Then it was time for our last 2 queueing sessions. Another 40 minutes at Canadian immigration (we were at the back of the queue as we were in the back 2 seats of the 747-400 with it's 460 passengers). Then finally 30 minutes at baggage reclaim.
So all in all 8 hours in the air and just under 3 hours queueing out of our 17 hour journey door to door! Got to our Boutique Hotel at 7pm after a rush hour journey into downtown Toronto on the Airport "Express" bus. Not only did I choose a hotel with a room without a wardrobe (we'll try and get it changed tomorrow) but we're right on the edge of the gay area. Had a reasonable meal though, strangely not many women around - good job I had Jean with me!
Well that was all a bit boring - sorry about that - hope it gets more exciting tomorrow.
Good to see you are there safe.
ReplyDeleteYou booked a hotel called "Boutique" and wonder why you are in a gay area, you might find no rooms have wardrobes lol.