Holiday to Las Vegas in Dec 2013

Spent Christmas in 2013 driving around the US South West: Las Vegas, Palm Springs, San Diego and Death Valley.

A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Month Archive for November 2023

This is an archive showing posts published in month: November 2023.

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Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 6 – Photos

By Nige on December 19, 2023 at 11:58 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023
Tags: British Airways | California | DUB | Dublin | JFK | LHR | London | New York | Palm Springs | PSP | Trips | USA

Photos from Day 6.

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 6 – London Heathrow to Home

By Nige on December 19, 2023 at 8:57 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow | Trips

I was pleased to finally get back to my car at T5 Long Stay. It felt like it had been a long day and I was keen to get home to reaquaint myself with the Vickster and the moggies.

The BA aircraft taking me back to Heathrow

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 6 – Dublin DUB to London Heathrow LHR

I always jog through Dublin airport - it just doesn't make sense to assume all will be well with passport control and security. You never know what you might find.

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 6 – London Heathrow LHR to Dublin DUB

I got through Passport Control kiosk first time, although it took a lot of whirring to confirm I was OK to enter the UK! From there, I headed up to the Arrivals Lounge for a shower.

Car Rental Center at Palm Springs Airport

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 5 – Photos

Photos from Day 5.

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 5 – New York JFK to London Heathrow LHR

By Nige on December 18, 2023 at 11:41 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023
Tags: British Airways | JFK | LHR | London | New York | Trips | USA

I arrived at Gate 18 in time to board alongside the last passengers. Of course, I got a red "no no" when scanning my face at the gate; BA needed to check my passport before I could get on.

The new look Phoenix Airport D Gates - I like it!

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 5 – Phoenix PHX to New York JFK

By Nige on December 18, 2023 at 10:28 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023
Tags: American Airlines | JFK | New York | Phoenix | PHX | Trips | USA

The AA Lounge at the low-B gates was packed again. I'm sure it was never this busy when I frequented Phoenix years ago. Perhaps there are more passengers with status? Perhaps I have been unlucky with timing?

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 5 – Palm Springs PSP to Phoenix PHX

Starbucks was very relaxing, and I needed the caffeine to top-up and breakfast. The staff were friendly, which was a bonus.

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 5 – San Bernardino to Palm Springs

Normally, I try to minimize the distance from the place I spend the last night away to the airport I am due to fly from. It just minimizes the risk of anything going wrong! That's my natural risk-averse approach to travel.

Access road to El-Mirage Dry Lake Recreation Area

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 4 – Photos

Photos from Day 4.