The 24 Hour Journey

Well we have arrived in Grenada after a long 24 hour journey. We made good time on our journey down to Gatwick arriving well ahead of schedule for an early check-in. Andrew Collins and Tom Baybutt used their charm on check-in to secure a seat with extra leg room - mind you they still had to pay for it! Unfortunately Mr Painter's lack of experience at airports showed as he lost his boarding pass within 5 minutes!We will keep an eye on him on our return journey.

The boys soon began their shopping spree at Gatwick's South Terminal with this year's trend being large,rather expensive headphones - Mr Whalley did comment that it might keep them quiet. We will wait to see...

The flight passed remarkably quickly with games of "Who wants to be a millionaire" and the latest blockbuster films on individual screens mounted on seats courtesy of Richard Branson. Unfortunately as we left immigration and customs without Mr Harrison being arrested, the heavens opened, and our first experience of Grenada was rain. Let's hope this is not an omen - i'm sure it won't be! The boys were on the beach straightaway however and look set to make the most of the hotels superb position. We are just about to have a chicken/fish/rib barbeques with potatoes/rice and salad after a welcome drink from the management. I have a good feeling this trip is going to be memorable....

After a much needed night's sleep its time for business with nets tomorrow morning at the National Stadium - let the cricket commence! It's a tough life!

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Mr D