Prologue

The apprehension... the anxiety... the excitement...

Then the unexpected and certainly unwanted confirmation of a flight cancellation. Oh well, what's a few hundred dollars of unusable accommodation and the cost of extra flights?

Anyway, it's building. As big as the Burj Khalifa. Now it's the anticipation. Eased somewhat by a convivial glass of Angoves Nine Vines rose and a creamy pasta as my beloved Saints game awaits. Lunch tomoz with the kids, an early night, then we're in the hands of the taxi driver.

As long as he turns up on time - and doesn't cancel - the buggers!