Homeward Bound....
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In 9 1/2 hours from now an adventure that began back in January will have come to an end. A journey that began in Thailand and finished in Thailand, with a layover in Mumbai to connect with the final flight to London.Some amazing sights throughout this 5 1/2 month Odyssey - a diverse range of cultures, people and of course some very nice food. A part of the world where people, on the whole show a warm and genuine interest. Some arrogance of course, but for the most part a friendly, hospitable part of the world where visitors play a vital part in developing economies. Not without problems as was seen in Penang with widespread pollution, or on Malay Borneo where illegal Filipino's try to capitalise on Western naivety. But the main thing is that I have survived! 5 1/2 weeks street pounding, jungle trekking, bush whacking and beach bumming have been concluded as I walk down the jetty towards the Jet Airways Boeing Triple Seven, my chariot of the sky for the long flight back to London. Seat 57F has turned into 58A, no matter since the plane is half full anyway - just 2 people to every row of 3 seats - nice, as much space a first class ticket buys! Being a day flight there should be plenty to see from 58A, so all that remains now is to sit back, relax and enjoy the views on this final leg of 'An Asian Oddyssey'.
Top: Cheerio, as the plane passes over Juhu, Mumbai.
Middle: Whats in here then?
Bottom: Looks bad, but actually it's the tastiest airline meal ever - tastier than the Emirates offerings anyway!
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In 9 1/2 hours from now an adventure that began back in January will have come to an end. A journey that began in Thailand and finished in Thailand, with a layover in Mumbai to connect with the final flight to London.Some amazing sights throughout this 5 1/2 month Odyssey - a diverse range of cultures, people and of course some very nice food. A part of the world where people, on the whole show a warm and genuine interest. Some arrogance of course, but for the most part a friendly, hospitable part of the world where visitors play a vital part in developing economies. Not without problems as was seen in Penang with widespread pollution, or on Malay Borneo where illegal Filipino's try to capitalise on Western naivety. But the main thing is that I have survived! 5 1/2 weeks street pounding, jungle trekking, bush whacking and beach bumming have been concluded as I walk down the jetty towards the Jet Airways Boeing Triple Seven, my chariot of the sky for the long flight back to London. Seat 57F has turned into 58A, no matter since the plane is half full anyway - just 2 people to every row of 3 seats - nice, as much space a first class ticket buys! Being a day flight there should be plenty to see from 58A, so all that remains now is to sit back, relax and enjoy the views on this final leg of 'An Asian Oddyssey'. Top: Cheerio, as the plane passes over Juhu, Mumbai.
Middle: Whats in here then?
Bottom: Looks bad, but actually it's the tastiest airline meal ever - tastier than the Emirates offerings anyway!
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Yep, the final leg of 'An Asian Oddyssey,'and lucky you with space and a seat with a view in the aircraft cattle section. Way to go Paul.
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Penang, Malaysia