Early Morning Marathon

@flapiz (23148)

United Kingdom

June 9, 2024 2:33am CST

We are heading to London to catch our flight to Italy. We woke up really early as Andre did not want to waste the last Gousto meal on the fridge so we decided to cook at 5:30 in the morning and take it with us as a lunch box. The train was at 7:58 so after shower and preps we headed out. We did not want to take the uber and opted to do the 40 minute walk from home to train station as the buses are not running yet as it is Sunday. We were tight on time but we sped with our luggage and managed to make it 8 minutes earlier than departure only to find out that the train will be 30 minutes delayed due to technical problems. Well on the upside, we can ask for a refund due to this delay so it would be a cheaper trip. Yay!

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@LadyDuck (471390)

• Switzerland

9 Jun

The important thing is that you can catch your flight to Italy in time. May be you are already in Italy now.

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@flapiz (23148)

• United Kingdom

9 Jun

Still in Gatwick, London Anna. It was a lot of delays so we are happy we set out early. Awaiting flight now and charging our phones.

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@flapiz (23148)

• United Kingdom

9 Jun

@LadyDuck Thank you Anna. Unfortunately EasyJet is notorious for its delays.

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@LadyDuck (471390)

• Switzerland

9 Jun

@flapiz The flight should not be too long, have a safe and pleasant trip.

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@pitstop (13763)

• Australia

6 Oct

Sounds like an adventurous trip to the airport. Hope the rest of your trip is as adventurous

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@flapiz (23148)

• United Kingdom

6 Oct

Ahaha it had been quite an adventure but it now feels like a long time ago.

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@allknowing (136150)

• India

10 Jun

That was indeed a marathon walk. Hope you are now safe and sound in Italy.

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@flapiz (23148)

• United Kingdom

11 Jun

We arrived safely thank you. We are doing more marathon walks now.

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@luisadannointed (6158)

• Philippines

9 Jun

Tell us about your trip in Italy next time. I hope you have a great time travelling thought there was a delay

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@flapiz (23148)

• United Kingdom

9 Jun

We have done all the airport checks and are just waiting for gate announcements now. I will be posting bits and bobs about my trip for sure.

@JudyEv (339658)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jun

That will be good if you get a refund. Safe travels.

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@flapiz (23148)

• United Kingdom

9 Jun

I have submitted the claim and will have to wait up to 20 days for it to process.

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@SIDIKIMPOLE (1818)

• Eldoret, Kenya

9 Jun

Life turns into some kind of race most of the time

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@flapiz (23148)

• United Kingdom

9 Jun

I totally agree to that! Sometimes everyday bustle feels like a race. We forget to stop and smell the roses and enjoy living.

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@jstory07 (139626)

• Roseburg, Oregon

9 Jun

I hope you really enjoy the trip.

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@flapiz (23148)

• United Kingdom

9 Jun

Thank you Judy. I am pretty excited as we are meeting my family from the Philippines in Italy.

@Beestring (14537)

• Hong Kong

9 Jun

It's nice that you get a refund. Have a great trip.

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@flapiz (23148)

• United Kingdom

9 Jun

Not a full refund but still happy they value our time of waiting. That would be some snacks.

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