The big Day

I won't bore you with the details, BUT, it was a first class day all the way. Complete with lunch at Harrod's. But I've got to tell you about the BEST part.

We arrived at Heathrow in plenty of time, and proceeded to the Virgin Atlantic check-in area. We approached a lovely woman who signaled to us that we should proceed directly to the machines to scan in our passports, after a few unsuccessful attempts it was apparent that was not working. At this point I hadn't really paid attention to the type of tickets that our fabulous travel agent had reserved for us, BUT they were Premium, Business Class! By any name it has a lovely ring to it EXCEPT that there had been a change. WE HAD BEEN UPGRADED TO UPPER CLASS!!! I was stunned and had the pleasure of enjoying it 2x over, as I had to translate for Cleber, as he definitely sensed that something was happeninf\g but had no idea what it was. So needless to say we passed through all the VIP entrances, the security check was never so enjoyable and made our way to a little resto to grab a drink - as we weren't cool enough to be let into the lounge as we were merely upgrades, but who cares! We were flying first class!!! This trip was definitely starting off well.

Champagne was called for, and between the adorable staff, our reclining beds, we were off. 8 hours later we arrived in Nairobi only to be greeted with a sign that read, "Smile you're in Kenya". And that we were from ear to ear.

Thanks to Linda Contract of Contract Travel, based in Los Angeles, who was our fearless travel agent and recently inducted into a Travel Agent Hall of Fame organization. I can personally vouch as to why! Congrats Linda!