Trip to Moscow for a new biz meeting. Group account director Emma T (above) bracing herself for the Russian aviation experience. Unfortunately, we had picked the worst possible time for our trip, as Heathrow was fog-bound. Unlike many, we did manage to make it out  that day, but only after a very, very long wait.

So we finally arrived in Moscow very late, very tired and a bit grumpy.

All this meant we didn’t have time for so much as a peek at the kremlin. Just hotel rooms and meeting rooms. The Russian winter failed to live up to its reputation, with the temperature being a mere -9. So, no children ice skating on frozen rivers. Not even many big furry hats.

The journey back home was equally slow and painful. There were even lengthy delays on the Heathrow Express. But at least we didn’t get stuck in Russia for Christmas, which was starting to look like a possibility. 24 hours of journeying for a 2 hour meeting. Ah, the joy of business travel.