Anyone used to travelling knows that going anywhere takes time, and not just the time in the air. To travel from Utrecht to Schiphol (Amsterdam Airport), then to London Heathrow, another 11 hours to Lax, then 3 different security checks ,before reaching final destination Denver - well over 24 hours. Hours faffing around with security, customs and between flights all add up. Crazy, I'm complaining about taking a day or two to get from one side of the world to the other... One "highlight" was the Virgin Lounge at LHR - a benchmark for other airlines to aspire too -unfortunately and rather disappointingly for the weary business traveller, there are some pretty average lounges about. Linda arrived in LAX shortly after me and we hooked up in the United terminal. Harley tour leader (Doc,Director of our Auckland HOG chapter and all round good guy, was at Denver Airport to collect us - a great start to the Harley part of our Odyssey to Sturgis. Doc and his dear wife Barb put a huge amount of time and effort into organising this annual tours, making it pretty easy for the rest of us. Apparently our hire bikes (all brand new or near new) are ready and waiting for us to collect on Monday - I am really looking forward to getting out on the road again. Because I have crossed so many time zones and had so little sleep (other than cat naps here and there) during a last few hectic days, it will be nice to try and get things back in sync - I'm a zombie at the moment. Perhaps even a sleep in, although I suspect not - Barb has suggested a tour around the outlet shops that are apparently prevalent in Denver - oh joy! Comments are closed.
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Don MalcolmA perfect day involves being on my Harley with a long ride ahead.
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