Arrival: Part 1

Heathrow Terminal 4 Checkin Zone C:

Problems arise when PB gets rejected at checkin - who knew you had to pre-book your flight out of the country = impromptu flight booking to Sri Lanka.

Debacle continues as HKC's parents reject the final wave-off on the pretence of parking payment. Hellie is left waving at strangers.

Just 20m further into the terminal and PB has his vital supply of deet taken away at airport security. DON'T THEY KNOW HE'S HAD DENGUE?! Finally, made it to the gate, not forgetting Gee's mandatory rice crispie Squares stash from Smiths.

Delhi International Indira Ghandi Airport, 8 hours later:

Immigration - check

Baggage - check

Customs - check

$$$$$ - check

Chauffeur - check check (we're not kidding, two men came to pick us up)

First rules of the road noted:

1) Zebra crossings do not necessarily favour the pedestrian.

2) Seat Belts are irrelevant.

3) Tailgating is a thing.

4) Take road signs with a pinch of salt.

Finally amid the honking and traffic we saw our first Rickshaw. And it was glorious. (And going surprisingly fast.)

Now awaiting the arrival of Fiona to celebrate her birthday!