Nous sommes arrives



We finally arrived after the near 12 hour flight, notably only for the fact that we nearly missed it. Only arrived at the aiport with three hours to spare and that 'bar to gate' condundrum was a bit of a challenge. Took around an hour to clear HK immigration, and Pete successfully smuggled in a mountain of cigars, discretely hidden in a Harrods bag.  The journey to the hotel wasn't exactly easy but we got here and met Meister while checking in. the Kiwi has landed - apparently.

All successfully checked-in to The Excelsior although Pete did have a few problems. He'd noticed that they had some deluxe spa rooms and tried to blag himself a free upgrade by using the local lingo. Unfortunately Pete's Mandarin seems a bit rusty, after asking for a room with a jacuzzi he's now sharing a room with a bloke called Jack Hughes, a sales rep from Nottingham. I'm sure they'll get along fine.

Don is in stables around the corner, there was no room at the inn.

Must dash, meeting in 15 minutes to go to the Globe Bar and watch England's first game in the rugby.
　

Jack Hughes' Room