We targeted 10:00 to leave, but actually got the car loaded and checked out by 9:45.
The sun was trying to break through, but as we left we ran into a heavy downpour just before reaching the autostrada. The trip to the airport (Linate) ended up being a breeze, stopping once along the way to fill up with gas. We were a bit apprehensive about dropping the car off because two years ago this was a challenge.
Today we lucked out and Siri brought us right to the car return garage. Everything went smoothly with the car and similarly our baggage check-in was without any issues. Our bags were a bit overweight, but they let us through.
We had plenty of time so we wandered through the duty-free shopping area and grabbed a quick coffee to keep us moving!
The flight was 15 minutes late due to incoming aircraft, but we had plenty of time on our connection in London. Linate is smaller than Malpensa and handles most of the inter-European flights. You even get to ride a bus out onto the runway to get to your plane!
We found a Priority Pass Club at Healthrow and got something to eat (although it was totally too crowded in the club!.......had to wait 15 minutes just to get in).
On the flight from London to Boston we had a great break…….and ended up with an empty seat between us as well as extra legroom for the aisle seat.
Everything went smoothly and the flight got in a bit early. Customs worked really well with our Global Entry status and the Planettran car was waiting. It was good to get home, but such a change at many levels. The best thing was that C&C had dropped Tessa off at the house earlier in the evening, so she was there to greet us! We spent the rest of the evening unpacking and reminiscing and hit the sack early. Off to work first thing in the morning!
WOW! Time to start planning for the next trip!
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