. . . and straight on for Norwich

The 30-minute flight from Amsterdam to Norwich is, on a cost-per-mile basis, the most expensive airline route in the world. However, it's worth it just to hear the soothing Aussie tones of the pilot over the intercom saying: "Ladies and gentlemen, we've just turned left and are now pointing in the direction of Norwich. We'll shortly be heading over Great Yarmouth, passing over the Acle Straits, with Wroxham Broad on our right. Landing at Norwich in just under 20 minutes." On a clear day, I can follow the River Yare from Yarmouth, through Acle, Blofield, and Brundall, along past Thorpe St Andrew to Carrow Road. County Hall, site of my first full-time job, is in the distance, the castle and cathedral also visible. 20 minutes after landing, I'm back home, chez Dumpling, with a cup of tea in my hand. This is how travel should be: easy, familiar, expensable.