Tier Point Run to Cancun in Jan 2014

This is my story of my follow-on TP run to Cancun after sharing an amazing holiday with the Vickster! This trip involves two trips to Cancun, with some recovery days spent in Henderson, Las Vegas.

A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024

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Heading back to Heathrow for the final time

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 29 – Photos

Photos from Day 29, where I completed Lap 8 of my Mega TP Run to Sofia.

Waiting for a tube train at Heathrow T2 & T3

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 29 – London Heathrow to Home

By Nige on December 7, 2024 at 8:02 pm
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Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow | Trips

From most gates at T3, it's a bit of a trek to Passport Control. Gate 32 is no different.

A murky view of Sofia airport on my final flight in this mega TP run

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 29 – Sofia SOF to London Heathrow LHR

Whilst we were waiting to reboard, I was asked by the despatcher what the weather was like at Heathrow. A bit breezy, I said, which I guess was a bit of an understatement.

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 29 – London Heathrow LHR to Sofia SOF

Lap 8 started with a jolt. My watch battery had run out, so my phone woke me abruptly. Due to the tube signalling issues last night, the Piccadilly line was shut, so I had to fork out £25 for an Uber to T3.

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 28 – Photos

Photos from Day 28, which included my trip to Heathrow and my flights to and from Sofia.

A night time view of the Palace on the way into Sofia

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 28 – Sofia SOF to London Heathrow LHR

It was a different despatch team to the normal crew, but they were happy to let me through the glass door. I was on my own for the Lap 7 B2B. Billy-no-mates!

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 28 – London Heathrow LHR to Sofia SOF

T3 wasn't too busy. Fast track Security wasn't busy either, so I was soon wandering over to the Cathay Pacific lounge.

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 28 – Home to London Heathrow

By Nige on December 6, 2024 at 10:00 am
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Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow

My final laps on this mega TP run to Sofia. I'm actually looking forward to my BA chicken balti with beetroot rice and lamb shoulder on the way home.

A view of the palace on approach into Sofia

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 22 – Photos

Photos from Day 22, including my flights to and from Sofia and the drive home from Heathrow.

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 22 – London Heathrow to Home

By Nige on November 30, 2024 at 6:28 pm
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Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow | Trips

After getting through passport control, I jogged down the escalator, through customs, down the steps, through the Arrivals corridor, and down to the T2/T3 tube station.