John: So, here we are, waiting at gate 28 for the 1810 to Frankfurt. Goodbyes have been said, but then it seems sometimes that we've been saying goodbye to various people for the last month or more. Yorkshire said it's goodbyes to us today too with a dump of snow that seemed to come from nowhere and gave me a moment's pause (just how early should you set off to the airport if you think that you may get stranded on the Saddleworth section of the M62). At the same time it was a great incentive to head to BA (no, I'm not being precious: lots of people call it that) where the temperature today was a sunny 26C.
Have to admit to some butterflies now, a little late to get all excited but there you go. I am actually quite (very) excited now.

Liz:It feels very odd to be here at Manchester Airport and not worrying about my tour group. I keep thinking I should be doing paperwork or checking my tour details...'phoning a local guide in Kathmandu or a coach company in Las Vegas!Yet, it doesn't really feel as though we're going on holiday either...flying to Frankfurt on a Sunday evening...mmm.. It's get in the queue time...yikes. Very excited.  ¶ 8:07 PM