Trauma

The last 24 hours have been traumatic to say the least. I had decided that in spite of the consequences, I would not travel to the Middle East. I got very little sleep last night and had after having my mind changed had a very emotional farewell at the airport. But after flying to Scotland very briefly I am now at the Heathrow Hilton close to Terminal 5 where I shall spend the night before flying out to Riyadh in the morning. I am not terribly fond of Hilton Hotels. I have found them expensive and the rooms quite small in the past. However this one was is great. After flying into Terminal 5 on a wonderful BA flight with great service, nice meal and free bar. My baggage was available to me almost immediately I arrived at baggage reclaim. The teething problems at launch seem to have been resolved. A Hilton coach picked me up and took me the short distance to the Hotel where a package I had to have delivered there was waiting for me, the room spacious and comfortable and a much better nights sleep.