Was going with my best mate but he died suddenly on Monday morning. Obviously a shock and I’ve changed my mind back and forth whether to go through with our plans or not. Settled on he would want me to go, so I’m all in.
Nearly chucked it in when I found out on Thursday our outward flight to Bucharest on the 9th was cancelled but rebooked for the day before (any ideas what to do for a day in Bucharest?).
At 3.20 yesterday still awaiting access codes coming through I had accepted my fate that Istanbul was just not meant to be this time, but the email appeared and the single ticket was bought.
This trip won’t be the same as the loads we went on together following City (including Lokeren, Porto and Istanbul the first time, don’t ask).
The empty seats/bed will be difficult to bear but I know I’ve got to be there and that trophy has to be won.