Finally, the day of our departure arrived. Of course packing took longer than expected. The hotel was not very nice about a late checkout, even though we had specified this in our reservation. One might think that, after 12 nights, in one of their best suites, they would be more understanding.

But once packed there was not much else to do but wait for our 6pm pick-up. We went to the movies and saw Sky Captain. We knew nothing more about it than who was in it. Would better have been left for the DVD, if at all. But it did relax us and kill time.

When we arrived at Virgin check-in, which for upper-class passengers is from the car, we learned there was a weight limit per-bag of 32kg (70.5 pounds). One bag was 28kg, the other 36kg. So, in front of about 7 employees, we had to open our bags and redistribute the weight. It was easy enough, but felt quite intrusive.

Suitcases ready to go