January 18th... take off

So it came to the day, after years of dreaming, months of waiting, weeks of panicking and the last few days getting everything together I finally got there. After a 3.30am wake up in morning I was finally off at 4.30am to start my trip of a lifetime. Looking back at things I probably was too careful with the timings and after checking in at 5.45am (the earliest check in) for my take off at 9.45am meant there was a lot of waiting around, but that did bring up the excuse to go into Wetherspoons for one last taste of England before I went!

After saying my final farewells (which involved tears from one person) I was all ready to go. Once boarding the plane I was in my element as Emirates supplied each passenger with a screen jammed full of films, tv shows, games and even a program which displayed cameras from outside the plane to watch things like take off and a real world map of our location which was very interesting! The only downside was the the fact that the plane was slightly cramped, but then I was the lowest of the 3 classes! The other added bonus which ended up arising was the fact I got a 3 course meal, unlimited drinks (including alcohol) and afternoon tea supplied for me. Below is a picture of my meal and me on the plane: -

Due to the long length of the flight I had a 2 and a bit hour wait a Dubai so the plane could refill. The reality was we got a completely different plane. I had fun looking round at the expensive gifts within the terminal and was amazed by just how plush the airport was as a whole! By 11.10 I had boarded my next flight to Bangkok, which again had all the latest technology and another 3 course meal, this time I had Chicken Noodles, Cajun Chicken and Chocolate Pudding, ending with Cheese and Biscuits. Below is a picture of my meal, and me at Dubai.

I then had the rest of the long flight of getting to Bangkok...