Homeward

 Im flying Iberian home and upgrated to buisness for peanuts just for the hell of it. I have a slight hangover but its not a deadly one. 

I got talking to Noel last night who is part of a sort of Madrid singles do culture group. He is a retired journalist and spoke english with ease.

He was intrigued at me coming so far to see grupo Talia, but understood once I told him i was divorced. 

He was widowed for 4 years and insisted he bought me a drink. His son would take me to my hotel and an hour later he did just that, weaving in and out of the late night Madrid traffic like a rally driver.

Airports are jolly places

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45 comments:

  1. Anonymous1:28 pm

    So glad you had a good night. Nothing ventured, nothing gained / it sounds like a great experience all round. Athene

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    1. John Going Gently7:17 pm

      I’m home now with my feet up
      Trendy carol has bathed the Welsh they smell glorious

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  2. Anonymous1:45 pm

    What a wonderful weekend for you, glad you stepped out and enjoyed yourself and I hope you feel perked by the whole experience. Jan in Castle Gresley

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  3. JayCee1:58 pm

    Kindness from strangers, and business class back home. A perfect end to the weekend.

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    1. John Going Gently7:19 pm

      I know, the meal was lovely too…..Spanish airlines do things well

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  4. Anonymous2:00 pm

    We'll remind you of those "peanuts" you spent when you're saying you're short of money.

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    1. Traveller2:20 pm

      You might, I won’t!

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    2. Carole R3:21 pm

      To Anonymous. Your snide comments are pathetic. What a saddo you really are.

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    3. John Going Gently6:58 pm

      I got a great deal 10 £ upgrade, free beef meal, drinks coffee and legroom, and got off first..great value I thought

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    4. John Going Gently7:10 pm

      And Pudding

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    5. Traveller7:37 am

      £10! That is a bargain

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    6. Sue11:29 am

      It was worth the £10 just to piss off Anonymous!

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  5. Susan2:27 pm

    Your quick trip to Madrid proved fabulous from start to finish. Business class is more comfortable than coach and a nice upgrade for the trip home.

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    1. John Going Gently7:19 pm

      Why not, I thought , why fucking not

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  6. happy hooker2:31 pm

    New experiences, new memories and new friends. I'd say it was a total win! So glad for you that you swallowed those nerves and went for it. Where next? xx

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    1. John Going Gently7:22 pm

      Well It was the last concert until next year , so one trip next year will be a return visit

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  7. Anonymous2:58 pm

    I always flew steerage unless got upgraded for free, I would prefer to have that extra money for shopping. Now I have a house full of masks, pottery, baskets etc. that I don’t need but can’t seem to part with. Oh well, good memories. Enjoy your upgrade and get rid of the hangover on the way home. So happy you had a great time. Gigi

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    1. John Going Gently7:23 pm

      Feeling exclusive was a cheap thrill but I enjoyed it x

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  8. Jennifer3:04 pm

    I hope you're refreshed and happy after your nice getaway! :)

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    1. John Going Gently7:24 pm

      I’m tired to be sure, but yes, my mind feels bouncy again

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  9. flis3:15 pm

    It all sounds wonderfull - May you continue to follow Talia x

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  10. Travel3:40 pm

    Sounds like a great weekend. Always grab those cheap upgrades to a comfy seat and warm nuts. (On American Airlines in business class the almonds are served warm in a china dish instead of in a foil packet.)

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    1. John Going Gently7:25 pm

      Proper knife and fork….pressed orange juice, lovely meal …..no riff raff

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  11. Damselfly3:51 pm

    Inexpensive flight upgrades are always good. Safe travels home, John dear!

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    1. John Going Gently7:25 pm

      I’m home now, the fire lit, the dogs fed and sleepy

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  12. Carol Caldwell3:58 pm

    The kindness of strangers is a wonderful thing. So glad you had a great time and the upgrade home is a bonus.

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    1. John Going Gently7:26 pm

      I’m off tomorrow , so it’s back to normal

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  13. LouC4:56 pm

    So glad that you had such a wonderful trip. This experience gives you a glimpse of what can be. Good on you!

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  14. Barbara Anne5:18 pm

    How marvelous your short trip was so wonderful! Next time, you'll plan to stay longer.

    Welcome home!

    Hugs!

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  15. Ms. Moon5:45 pm

    Sorry about the headache but No Blood, No Foul, as my husband would say. And a good time was had.

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  16. Anonymous5:47 pm

    Sounds perfect; there is nothing like a getaway to recharge our batteries - Jackie

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  17. Anonymous6:33 pm

    so glad you had a wonderful time, very happy for you, noreen

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  18. Anonymous6:41 pm

    I am glad you had a nice time!

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  19. Lizzy D6:48 pm

    Hope you're home safely now! The trip was a roaring success---too short, but now you know you can do it and have wonderful time by yourself. The world is open to you now, where to next!?

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    1. John Going Gently7:27 pm

      Yes home lizzy….the dogs were waiting x

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  20. Jo in Auckland10:08 am

    Glad you got home safe and well, except for a small gin headache! Sounds like the weekend away put the Rome debarcle to rest and now you have broken the jinx the world is truly your oyster. I'm so glad it went so well for you. Onwards to the next beautiful trip away.

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  21. Steve Reed10:28 am

    Bravo for upgrading! I never do that and I probably should.

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