“This is the final wake-up call for passengers travelling on flight EK460 to Auckland.  We apologise for disturbing you but we must insist you board the plane and we invite you to continue your slumbers in the cramped seats in sub-economy class C.”

I wake up with the jolt of the wheels touching down.  I uncramp myself and smile at my wife uncramping herself next to me.

Yes, I’ve escaped from the kitchen and left the dog in the capable hands of number one daughter.  I expect both to survive for a week. (more…)