Back to the UK after 50 years

[OZDUCK]

When we did the trip in 1972/3, I and my two brothers were on Dad's passport. As Dad's Dad was from the UK he got automatic entry, while Mum had to go through a different passport control queue.
And you're right about the pricing. When we were there the UK was switching over to decimal, so you had old and new pence in circulation. From my recent trips there, I work on what we pay in Australia in dollars and cents, is what you'll pay in the UK in pounds and pence. Even a pub meal isn't cheap.
@OZDUCK, it will be interesting to hear of your experiences, including recreating old photo scenes.

We have only been in areas new to us so far. In Manchester the pub meals have been generally about 80% dearer. Meals that would be around $26 in Perth have been around 18 pound here.

 

[JohnM]

A little late aboard (I have an excuse ), but slipping into 1B as it's free.

 

[OZDUCK]

The menu was certainly not very exciting





I had the small but tasty cheeseburger and then spent the next five hours failing to get any sleep.



Breakfast was mostly unremarkable but fine.



There were some nice sunrise views I had facing backwards.

 

[OZDUCK]

We took a slightly different route into Doha than I have experienced previously. I assume do to the current hostilities.

But this mean I got some nice views



Katara Towers





The Pearl Island