Pilgrimage

Just back from a brief visit with the BH to Brussels, to view and approve the latest addition to the family. C. lives up to expectations: indeed surpasses all the photos and Skype previews. A pilgrimage well worth making, and I can see why the Three Wise Men went to all the trouble when it was their turn at infant inspection.

Brussels Airlines gave us the smoothest landing we have ever experienced, coming into Brussels airport. So good, in fact, that the spontaneous clapping (there were many Italians on board) didn't start immediately, as we were unsure we had even landed. Coming back was a different matter, with some really hefty turbulence descending over the Alps, so hefty, indeed, that in addition to the tightly buckled seat belt, I was clinging on to the seat in front just to stay in one place.