it is still 8 august

Been a pretty damn long day and we still have another hour in Washington. No invite to tea even after putting myself out there for an invite. We have walked this terminal from end to end. I have been into each of the Duty Free shops on this floor and covered myself in every brand of serum from Yves St Laurent to La Mer. The one serum costing $325 - I took a squirt and rubbed it in on my hand, gave it a sniff (I am sensitive to perfumes, you know), took another squirt after realizing that this was too good for my hands and my neck could do with some pampering. Then to the Mac store. Michael at this stage was happy to guard my iPad being charged.

We had lunch at a Bagel and Pannini store (I definitely have not had enough bagels on this trip) and Michael had a Philly Cheese Pannini (one of the winners this trip for him). The poor boy has had more lentils, chick peas and fruit salads in the last weeks than in his life. All good but I have had to laugh at him when I get this helpless look from across this table questioning what he is putting into his mouth.

I have also managed to spend our few left over dollars on chocolates and a last Starbucks Iced Coffee and a magazine. I am tempted too to go and wash my face one last time and go for another quick DFPT facial (Duty Free Pass Through). I do need to try the Guerlain Eye Brightener and the Lancôme Lip Maximizer Gloss. This is such fun, I could just platz.

We have also just found out that our flight is via Accra (where is that?). 

OK,  Michael is back to guard the bags. My last trip to Duty Free. Anyone want anything? Only bargain I see is the Clarins Double Serum 50ml - 2 boxes for $160. Happy to get it for you (but will it be safe with me). One 30ml bottle is SA is R725. Whatapp me. I would love to see the consultant fall off her perch when I eventually buy something.

Did I mention that I have also tried and tested every Jo Malone fragrance? I have cardboard sticks and have been told to layer the scents on my wrists. The Peony and Wild Suede seems to be my favorite but there is a Wild Sage and something else which I should go and check on.

One of the things I won't be sad to leave behind are the USA toilets. Pretty weird. The water is dangerously high, as you stand they flush automatically and I have developed a fascination for watching the paper spin around furiously and then get vacuum sucked away with such force that you can feel the air pressure in the cubicle change. Never mind the fact that it has taken me a couple of mishaps to learn that you have to jump back fast to avoid getting splashed.

So while I am sad that our travels are now over, it is home time. Can't wait to see my family (and Alfie) and on checking emails, I even have a wine delivery on Monday (isn't it a public holiday?).

Later Alligators!! Time to board. xx