Young at Heart
Madurodam is an attraction for children of all ages, as Nora and Averil discovered after a brisk cycle on Saturday. This was an excellent way to identify the 'must see' attractions of The Netherlands - in minute 3D scale. Just a tad alarming to see full size carp swimming in the ponds around the ships and barges assuming the role of white pointers perhaps, or killer whales. Normal scale birds landing on the roofs also potentially traumatising very small kiddies.

Meanwhile Nora's travel plans to London were mildly impeded by the current airport crisis. Her first flight was cancelled but quick thinking saw her safely re-booked and transported with minimal inconvenience - under the circumstances. Yes security is tight and there were long delays with processing but it's a delay everyone would welcome when you contemplate the alternative.

The obligatory clear plastic carry on bag contained only the essentials.
The Red Alert has been scaled down in some UK airports today and more tomorrow.