Yet again we got up at OO plonk to catch our flight. Thankfully check-in was at a near by school with everyone lining up under a covered area that was used for eating lunches as it was drizzling.
Once we had been stamped, sorted had each of the 10 pieces of luggage opened, checked and weighed we got on the bus. Only for him to reverse into a wet boggy bit.
Despite his best efforts at spining the wheels and making us sink further into the mud, eventually the driver got everyone off the bus, which gave it a much needed lift. With some additional rocking, pushing and throwing stuff under the wheels, the bus got on to solid land with mud splattered passengers this time!
We then got on the bus again with out being checked - ahhh security. When we got the military airport there were big signs saying that mobiles phones or taking pictures would be dealt with - with minimum force!
“Listen here love - do you mind putting that camera away or I will have to, have to… clean your shoes for you.”
And when we arrived we were on the phone and taking pictures!
Back in Columbo we sttled into the Galadari Hotel. A five star (not quiet) but only 60 dollars a night. One does equate the other. It was pleasant though.
We spent the next couple of days chasing politicians around and having some very good food. One meal - I’ll find the restaurant name - fantastic - fabulous sea food with a couple of bottles of very nice French Chablis and only about 40 pounds for the three of us.
