Nigel's report

Dear Gilly and all friends and colleges for bothering to read this blog. Wednesday 1st Feb.We were flying from Birmingham which meant that I had to catch the transport at Gordano Services on the M5. I traveled with Mike Mizen who would safely deliver my car home.The first leg of the journey was to Dubai with Emerates Airlines. Boeing 777-300. Some of our group took advantage of the free complimentary drinks. Roger Peter'Budge started singing "Going up Cambourne Hill" and Ted Curtis got a bit loud and floppy. I was talking to a very nice elderly lady whilst I was up stretching my legs and she asked me If I was from that noisy group. I had to admit I was. The first leg was long. After a three hour stop over in Dubai we continued to Calicut; this time in a Boeing 777-200. Less complimentary whiskey consumed this time. After quite a hairy journey by coach from the airport we arrive at the Westway Hotel on Thursday 2nd Feb a little too late for breakfast. After settling in I was able to take lead fellow team members to the local cash point and make them familiar with the tuk tuk transport. Out bikes were waiting for us. Fifteen Royal Enfield Bullets or various ages. I managed to secure the same bike that I have used for the previous two years, a Lighten rather then a Bullet which is 535 rather than 350cc. Not a pretty bike but it has done me well over the past two years. Judging by the paint job it may have seen life in the hippy community. I may have a pillion on occasions so the more powerful engine may come in handy, We have a very diverse team. A bank manager, retired vet, retired detention officer, three retired police officers, a wine taster, a retired mechanic from Taunton Police station who looked after the bikes for more then 40 years.