Whenever I log in and check FT Trip Reports, I rarely read the ones that have no photos. I used to say to myself, "this 'report' has no pictures - what kind of report is it, then?"

Well, how wrong indeed I was...

Your story rosscali shows that a good TR can be anything - smooth story telling, childhood memories, colorful descriptions on cabins, lounges, streets, hotel rooms, summary of experiences in a fascinating industry, opinions on general attitude in life, etc.

The only thing I want to say at the moment is that it is a privilege to have read your report, and I hope there are more to come...