- 05.30 We’re off! The FBC Kolkata team are on their way, heading towards Gatwick. Three cars, three drivers and eight team members. #
- 06.45 At Gatwick. About to check in. #
- 07.25 Cleared security. Everyone through without problems, except the Minister who was frisked! Thanks guys. #
- The younger members of the team have been buying Mr Men books. Bethan – Little Miss Shy, Samuele – Mr Slow. Emily didn’t know who she was! #
- Kev’s parting gift, I-Spy at the Airport, is going down well. We have 175 points so far. #
- 08.45 About to go down to the departure gate. #
- 09.15 Boarding shortly, take-off in three-quarters of an hour. Team in good spirits. Next stop Dubai. #
- Emily is happy. She’s found four episodes of Friends on the in-flight entertainment system. About to lose 3G so that’s all for now. #
- 16.55 Just touched down in Dubai (5 to 8 in the evening local time). Flight to Kolkata is 2 in the morning. Six hours in the airport await. #
- 17.45 (20.45) Cleared security, though almost had to leave Steve behind – they didn’t like his tape measure. Til tomorrow, then. #
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