I'm staying at the Hilton DoubleTree again tonight, a reservation I made quite a while ago. The receptionists have kindly warned me that they are very busy this evening and advised me to dine early, which suits me just fine considering there's a quiz night planned.

I’ve received the usual range of Gold benefits during my stay, including a new tin of mints, which I particularly appreciated since I have just run out. This week, my room offers a closer view of the airport, and it's evident that the evenings are getting longer as this is the first time I've arrived before it got dark.