Getting ready to go

I've left it rather late to book everything this year, although I don't think I've ever set off without having all the hotels booked, but I don't have the last few days sorted out yet because it's turning out to be very expensive everywhere in Washington DC, so I'm continuing to look there.

I had the day off today to get ready, so I was able to do washing and get it all dried, and go into town to get a few last-minute things.

The usual car company I use for airport transfers is under new ownership now and they quoted a ridiculously high price to get me to Heathrow, so I'm going with a different company recommended by my manager at work.  They are coming to pick me up at 5.30am, with my flight due to take off at 10am.  I'm all checked-in and ESTA-approved and my Global Entry renewal has gone through in what seems like record time, so I'm all set to go in the morning.


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