Its only half eight in the morning, and I've already ditched jumper and jacket.... So warm, hmmm. Grrr , since I still have my suitcases.... Can enter accommodation at 3pm What a serene start to my holidays

A lovely and warm 17c at quarter to 8am.

Had a mix up at the airport. Bags after passport control. So couldn't get to the airport hotel airside. Lost 56 euro.

Working off no sleep.... Warm already, what a change from freezing Ireland

The scene in Muscat is serene

Time to fly

Typical of me, anticipated. And check in of luggage opens 3 hours before. I'm here 4.5 hours before......

Nice and early at the airport this morning. Waiting for check in to open. Then munch on breakfast in the lounge

Thinking of playing poker tournament's again. In Ireland, at Christmas, the games are so juicy. There is a 200 euro 40k gtd tournament in Port Laoise on 27th December. Hmmmm

Going on holiday to treat my mind. Once I'm back, tough roads ahead. Back into in the dentist chair. To extract 4 or 5 remaining teeth in the top half of my mouth. That means 50% Extraction completed Resumes in the new year Then, finally I arise from the ashes.... To Smile

Relaxing, need it for tomorrow. Early start, good sleep needed. Anticipation.....

Oh what a day ...... Of travelling. Now at the airport hotel. Sinking into a Guinness or a few. Bar closes within the hour. The chase is on

@Bearetta 🐻‍❄️🇨🇿 after visiting yee in Prague in June, I'm off on my travels again. Off to Muscat and Dubai, some winter sun..

About to start my holiday. Just going to the airport hotel this evening. Noon flight in the morning. 9 hours in the air across 2 flights. With 2 hours between them. Overall 11 hours.

Ahh.... Off to the airport hotel tomorrow early evening. For a 12 noon flight Saturday Two weeks in warmer climate Ahhhhh

Another visit to the dentist this morning for the Extraction process. Four teeth roots taken out. Up to 10 teeth taken out so far. Tough journey for Dentures to be able to chew and smile again. Now to rest, recover, and look forward to holiday. Fly out in 5 days, this Saturday for two weeks.

Next week, the next Dental appointment. Occupying my mind. Something to take my mind off that is: This weekend big local poker tournament on. Always like tournaments, fixed cost, so wasn't throwing money away, aka gambling. "Retired" / Quit online poker in 2020. This big local MTT, casual meet for me. Chance to meet up with people from poker. Class.

Morning after the big dental treatment, gum doesn't feel sore and tender, but weird without any teeth remains in that side of the mouth. Slept fine, a relief. Least next appointment s in 2 weeks. That's the week I go on holiday. Looking forward to warmth and relaxation.

Big update on my dentures progress. Visited dentist today. Removed 5 teeth on the same side of my mouth. Gum swollen still but coming down. Need to be wary of gum bleeding from the extractions for the next 24 hours. Probably 4 or 5 more visits to fully remove all my teeth remains. That's, JUST the first step. Dentist kept asking during it, if I was having any pain. A little pain, but nothing compared to the full pain when my teeth were failing out. That was a relief. Onwards....

Just visited the local butcher again to load up on meat. Asked about organs and other cuts. There taken care of. A shame. Took two full roasts sliced, some back bacon sliced, and 4 sausages. Asked about another cut, said breaks up. Threw in 1 sausage for free. Threw in 1 slice of rib eye for free. Then it should have cost 84, said only 75. Saved a lot, and a slice for free, totally worth it being carnivore, and getting rewarded for repeat custom. Supporting local businesses. Not the big business of the supermarkets.