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

Blog - Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024

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The T2/3 Long Stay Car Park at Heathrow in the Light!
The T2/3 Long Stay Car Park at Heathrow in the Light!

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 18 – Home to London Heathrow

By Nige on November 26, 2024 at 10:00 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow

After just 3 days away from Sofia, the start of Lap 4 beckons. After today, it's only another 3 days before my first of two B2B2Bs (Fri and Sat B2Bs).

A view of Sofia airport from seat 01F
A view of Sofia airport from seat 01F

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 15 – Photos

By Nige on November 23, 2024 at 7:01 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | Bulgaria | LHR | London Heathrow | SOF | Sofia | Trips

Photos from Day 15 including my trip to Heathrow, flights to Sofia and back and a very wet and windy drive back home.

Chutney enjoying a snooze in the nook of Vick's legs
Chutney enjoying a snooze in the nook of Vick's legs

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 15 – London Heathrow to Home

By Nige on November 23, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow | Trips

The flight back to Heathrow was a bit of a drag. It was a longer flight because of fighting against the jet stream, and by that stage, the novelty had worn off a bit. I felt tired as well, and I just needed to get home.

Looking back at Sofia airport after taking off
Looking back at Sofia airport after taking off

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 15 – Sofia SOF to London Heathrow LHR

By Nige on November 23, 2024 at 4:22 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | LHR | London Heathrow | SOF | Sofia | Trips

Having arrived at a gate on the other side of the concourse, we got a different level of service on arrival. The airbridge was connected, and there was a short delay whilst the arrival team got themselves prepared.

A fab view of the white stuff on the way to Sofia
A fab view of the white stuff on the way to Sofia

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 15 – London Heathrow LHR to Sofia SOF

By Nige on November 23, 2024 at 12:21 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | LHR | London Heathrow | SOF | Sofia | Trips

I found T3 in a similar state as i did over the last few Saturdays. It was plenty busy, with passengers waiting for check-in to open.

Bobby Tesla 2 happily sat waiting for my return
Bobby Tesla 2 happily sat waiting for my return

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 15 – Home to London Heathrow

By Nige on November 23, 2024 at 5:50 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow

I was looking forward to the start of Lap 3 on my eight B2B mega TP run to Sofia (and back). It was another early start, which was the bit I wasn't looking forward to.

Kew Gardens on final approach into Heathrow
Kew Gardens on final approach into Heathrow

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 8 – Photos

By Nige on November 16, 2024 at 8:55 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | Bulgaria | LHR | London Heathrow | SOF | Sofia | Trips

Photos from Day 7 and Day 8, including my drive into Heathrow, my stay at the Hilton Garden Inn at Hatton Cross, my flights to and from Sofia and finally my drive home.

A view of the apron at Heathrow Terminal 3
A view of the apron at Heathrow Terminal 3

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 8 – London Heathrow to Home

By Nige on November 16, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: LHR | London Heathrow | Trips

I jogged across the front of T3 and down the steps to head to the tube. My jogging paid off as I just caught a train on the way into Central London.

At Gate B7 waiting to reboard
At Gate B7 waiting to reboard

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 8 – Sofia SOF to London Heathrow LHR

By Nige on November 16, 2024 at 3:11 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | LHR | London Heathrow | SOF | Sofia | Trips

At Non-Schengen Arrivals, we jogged to Passport Control, to see what sort of impact the Ryanair flight arriving ahead of us would have.

Hatton Cross Tube Station
Hatton Cross Tube Station

Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024: Day 8 – London Heathrow LHR to Sofia SOF

By Nige on November 16, 2024 at 10:02 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Sofia in Nov 2024 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | LHR | London Heathrow | SOF | Sofia | Trips

I woke at 3:45am. with a bit of a jolt. My phone alarm was on full blast; my watch alarm is so much more relaxing. Mental note for next time!

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