We are home, after a very long day and it’s a little chillier and less sunny than Las Vegas. ☀️ It’s still up in the mid-90°s (35°C) there whereas here, it’s only 65°F (18.3°C).
So, all too quickly, this year’s adventure comes to an end! 😔
Our flight was uneventful apart from some turbulence and even that wasn’t too bad. We arrived at London Heathrow on time, but the plane was put into a holding pattern, so that added on another 15 minutes. ✈️
I didn’t have a meal as I hate eating late but Si had a chicken dish that he said was delicious. We decided against breakfast.
We were surprised when we reached the e-Gates (Security) at Heathrow to find them not busy at all, We both managed to get through okay this year. Plus, we were not stopped in the Customs (green channel) to check our bags. 🤷♀️
We don’t know what happened to the off-loading of the bags, because they took an age! 🧳The plane had an auxiliary power unit (APU) problem, so we wondered if that had any to do with the problem. The APU is a small secondary engine, usually located in the tail cone, that provides electrical power and compressed air when the main engines are off.
Our driver, Andy, was waiting to take us home.The roads from Heathrow to home were extremely busy, it felt like a Friday afternoon, plus, a car had broken down on the motorway!
When we turned into our road, everything was looking just the same as when we left. I don’t know what I was expecting. 🤷♀️The lawns looked just the same, brown! 😔
No matter how long we’ve been away for, everything remains just the same. It’s as though we just popped out for some milk.🥛🤷♀️
We’ve had a magnificent time, loved seeing the Tetons and wildlife again, even if the elk did leave it to the last meeting to appear, met and talked to lots of interesting people, were shocked to see our neighbours, Leanne and Dan in Las Vegas, enjoyed meeting up with Ann and Simon, friends from home and managed a few ‘firsts’ along the way.
We did a couple of strenuous hikes, 🥾ate lots of delicious food, 🥘drank a ‘few’ cocktails 🍹and of course, enjoyed the Bellagio cheese plate
Sand and the cheese plate
a couple of times, did a lot of shopping and the weather was mostly, very good indeed. ☀️
Of course, we had a problem with the car and the puncture, but even that worked out, thanks to our own initiative. 😉 Hertz have asked for a review on how the problem was handled!! Only too happy to reply! 😒
As aways, we would like to say a big “thank you” to all of you who read and followed our adventures on the blog and for the comments and ‘likes’ too.They are always appreciated.👏
So, until the next time, there’s just one thing that remains for us to say, and that is, as always ………. “goodbye again” 🥲
arrivederci, adeus, hejdå, 再见, zoi geen, zai jian, tot ziens, au revoir, tschüss, shalom, ciao, じゃね, anyeonghi gasyeo, poka/Пока, adios, hejdå, tạm biệt, vΘleft, farvel, ya sas, tókša akhé,
and hope to see you all again on our next adventure. 👋😀 ✈️🚙🇺🇸🇬🇧
Welcome home! Our lawn has gone green, due to the rain (little I know) we have had!
Anyway stay warm and chill!!!!!
Thank you. We are feeling a little cold. 🥶 Thermals on!! 😂xx
Well done guys!!!! Welcome home.
Thanks M&M. xx
Welcome home, it has been very warm up until today , the mornings and evenings are chilly. Raining most of the day tomorrow (Wednesday). You will be sleeping no doubt getting rid of Jet Lag, I hate that bit. Sleep tight xx Ann
Thanks Ann. Yes, I expect so. xx
Welcome Home! Xx
Thanks Sue. xx
Welcome home S&S.
It’s always good to follow your adventures and this year was certainly no exception. Your info and photos are much enjoyed and appreciated.
Hi John, lovely to hear from you. Hope you’re okay. Thanks for following along. Pleased you enjoyed it. Take care. x
Good to hear that you are both home safely.
I don’t think you could have packed any more into your days away.very informative blogs and photos as always.
Take care
Pam & Trev xx
Hi P&T, thank you. Pleased you enjoyed it. You too. xx
Welcome home both, and no doubt you are settled into UK time and the cooler weather.
We always enjoy your adventures and look forward to every morning’s bulletin, which is so much more interesting than the newspaper that pops through our letterbox.
Your photographic record of the beautiful places you visit and the amazing food (and drinks) that you enjoy always brighten our day.
How many times have you visited the Tetons and even more times Vegas with those great (and sometimes not so great) wins on the machines?
You always have such good luck there with the lovely people that you meet.
However, you are now back home and I have a feeling you will be planning your next trip!
Hope to see you sometime for a major catchup. Much love xx
Hi, T&R, thank you. Pleased you enjoyed it. Our friend Ann, who comments too, is just like you. She likes to get up in the morning and catch up with our adventures. We’ve been to the Tetons five times and Vegas, well I don’t know. We started going there in 1988 and we use that usually as our hub, so quite a lot! Sadly, Si wasn’t well on holiday and he passed his bug so me, so I’ve been in bed since we got home last Tuesday. At least I haven’t had to do all the unpacking and washing! He’s been doing that. 😂Not sure yet what we’ll be doing next year, so need to start giving that some thought. 🤔Yes, definitely, a catchup is overdue! Take care. Love to you all. 🥰xx
Reading about the end of your road trip was a nice reminder of how rewarding it can be to combine very different destinations in one journey. The contrast between the Grand Tetons and Las Vegas must have made for a memorable itinerary. I also appreciated the practical details about the return journey, airport delays and the small unexpected challenges that are part of independent travel. Thanks for documenting the adventure and sharing both the highlights and the less predictable moments!