Off topic ... The contrast with 1965 is staggering. [Places history cap on head.]
"When I were nobbut a lad ..." December 1965, BOAC, VC-10 tech stop in Nairobi at about 02:00. Walk down the steps and across the apron to a waiting room. No refreshments. No shops. Guards to prevent you leaving the area. The seats were hard benches and the lighting was harsh strip lighting. After an hour, we got back on for the nearly six hours down to JNB.
Two good things to remember - the first time we heard the sounds of Africa at night. My sister said, "Daddy, it sounds like the sound track of [iDaktari[/i]!" And watching the beautiful and elegant VC-10 in the floodlights. I fell in love with her that night and love her still.
[Removes history cap and wipes away a tear.]