There was an added excitement for me (Eddie) as I was going on a plane for the first time. I was lucky to be in the company of such seasoned fliers as George & Yorkie and to have them show me the ropes. We were all at the airport early for our 5.30 a.m. check in and once we were processed, my minders suggested I might like to get some sleep as I had a long day ahead.
However, there was simply too much going on around me for me to sleep so, as you can see, I kept popping out my sleeping bag to see what was happening and to enjoy a cup of coffee.
I need to thank my friend 'Naughty Bear' who appeared in his blog travelling in the aircraft cabin, for setting the precedent that bears travel in hand luggage, rather than in the hold.
No only did I get to travel in the cabin, I even got a row of extra leg room seats to myself - a little daft really as my legs don't even reach to the edge of the seat, but I wasn't complaining. My minders later explained that they were only free because no-one had been prepared to pay the extra charge for them! And I thought it was all because I was a V.I.P. bear.
Anyway I got a great view out the window. My favourite sights were the snow covered Alps below me and, as we descended into Preveza airport, the view of the sea I'd shortly be sailing on.
At the end of my first flight I decided that I quite liked flying but it is nowhere near as good as boating. I was pleased to discover on landing that there was only a 1 hour 10 minute transfer to my boat.
When I was shown our boat Spetses, she was every bit as wonderful as I had anticipated. I was first on board and wasted no time checking out every nook and cranny and piece of equipment.
Can you guess what my first task was? Logon on tomorrow to find out if you're right?
Lots of love Eddie & the crew of Spetses xxx
