Tier Point Run to Inverness in Nov 2022

Time for another TP run. This time a local one up to Inverness and back twice over one weekend.

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A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Author Archive for Nige

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Nige is one of the co-founders of The Billingham Blog and works as a freelance management consultant. He loves to fly in his spare time!

On the road to Rancho Mirage
On the road to Rancho Mirage

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022: Day 3 – Las Vegas to Rancho Mirage

By Nige on April 20, 2022 at 5:37 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Holidays | Las Vegas | Rancho Mirage | USA

We headed back to the hotel and packed our cases in the boot.  The new Mustang doesn’t need to reserve space in the trunk for the roof anymore.

A view of Las Vegas early in the morning
A view of Las Vegas early in the morning

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022: Day 3 – Early Morning

By Nige on April 20, 2022 at 5:31 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Holidays | Las Vegas | USA

From turning out the light at 8:30 ish, I was up at 1:30am.  It wasn’t long before Vick was fully awake as well.

Arriving into Las Vegas
Arriving into Las Vegas

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022: Day 2 – Los Angeles LAX to Las Vegas LAS

By Nige on April 19, 2022 at 2:14 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Hilton | Holidays | LAS | Las Vegas | LAX | Los Angeles | USA

We walked down through Flight Connections to T4, where we queued up for Priority Assistance; got our AA boarding passes and then up the escalator to TSA Pre-Check

Champagne and amuse bouche in First Class on the BA flight to LAX
Champagne and amuse bouche in First Class on the BA flight to LAX

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022: Day 2 – London LHR to Los Angeles LAX

By Nige on April 19, 2022 at 1:20 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | Holidays | LAX | LHR | London | Los Angeles | USA

I was soon back in front of The First Wing (TFW) waiting for Vick who had gone to M&S to get some wheat-free scones.

Walking over to the BA aircraft at Dublin Airport
Walking over to the BA aircraft at Dublin Airport

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022: Day 2 – Dublin DUB to London LHR

By Nige on April 19, 2022 at 12:18 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | DUB | Dublin | Hilton | Holidays | LHR | London

The alarm was set for 4:30am, with us booked on to a shuttle leaving for the airport at 5am.

On the way to Dublin with a fab view of Heathrow
On the way to Dublin with a fab view of Heathrow

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022: Day 1 – London LHR to Dublin DUB

By Nige on April 18, 2022 at 12:36 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | DUB | Dublin | Hilton | Holidays | LHR | London

The First Wing (TFW) security was empty, so it was easy to get through into the First Lounge.

Mango in the back garden at home
Mango in the back garden at home

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022: Day 1 – Home to London LHR

By Nige on April 18, 2022 at 8:52 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Holidays | LHR | London

After a very relaxing Easter weekend at home, Easter Monday started very early for me.

The car was packed and ready to head to Heathrow
The car was packed and ready to head to Heathrow

Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022: Prep

By Nige on April 1, 2022 at 11:16 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday USA SW Road Trip in Apr 2022 Category: Travel
Tags: Holidays | LHR | London

This is the first time that we have flown together for 18 months. Although, I have dealt with all of the covid testing requirements, it's the first time for Vick.

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