Verona
Verona - June The usual 20 minute short drive to Gatwick, long stay car park C and the transfer bus arrives almost immediately, down the travellator upstairs through fast track and into the BA lounge as today we are travelling Business class to Verona. After being boarded first we take our seats (2d and 2f) Push back more or less on time ( a first for BA in a long time ! ) but then sit in a long queue of planes waiting to take off. After what seems like an eternity we taxi and take off into the morning sun with great views of Gatwick. After an hour and a half flying over stunning scenery of the alps and lakes, we start our descent into Verona - a small airport by comparison to some, with a few arrival gates and short walk to passport control ( E-gates that are very efficient ) we are through within 10 minutes as we only have hand luggage. A short walk outside to catch the bus (6 euros ) that takes you to the central station ( 15 minute walk to the hotel ) the attendant lady at the...