After another leisurely breakfast, we did some more sorting and packing. Greg then got itchy feet, so went for a 12km walk. After showering, we did the final pack and were downstairs retrieving the boxed-up bikes from their storage location. After placing them in the reception area we waited for our pre-booked maxi-taxi, that arrived on time at 12pm. We helped the lady (well we did it all as she was a real novice) load the boxes and the panniers. In a few minutes we were on our way.
It was a safe, smooth run to the airport, arriving at 12:40pm. There’s no drop-off outside the doors, we were actually deposited so far from the entrance to the terminal we needed a cut lunch and a compass. Well not that far, but when you have to get two bike boxes with other luggage to the terminal, in drizzling rain, it seems that far! However this is where we got lucky, someone had left a trolley right where we were parked, so Greg made a hasty exit from the vehicle and grabbed it. He unloaded the bikes and baggage on to the trolley while Wendy paid the bill.
Our flight had already been allocated check-in counters. There were two counters for Business Class, with only one person in each queue. We were checked-in by 1pm, and then began the laborious task of going through security. We wonder why people wait till they get to the front of the queue to start sorting their stuff out. The amount of confiscated liquids at this airport was amazing. Anyway, we finally got to the front of the queue and were through and in the Mont Blanc Lounge at 1:40pm. We settled in for our two hour wait until boarding. Not a big lounge, but it had all the requirements to feed and water hungry travelers. It was a relief to have the bikes and luggage checked-in and know that we were on our way home.
After boarding opened, we were allowed to board at our leisure. We settled into our comfy seats and enjoyed a champers together. We then got down to the serious business of watching a rather large screen TV. Apart from the TDF we haven’t watched any TV while away. It certainly makes the flying time go faster! Greg watched a whole series on the African Serengeti while Wendy watched a movie before doing the same.
The Mont Blanc lounge
Onboard our flight from Lyon to Dubai
Wendy’s main meal
Greg’s entree
Greg’s main meal
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