The news in brief...

I have just managed to drag myself out of bed and into the kitchen.  I made toast and Marmite, and some Fortnum and Mason's Green Earl Grey in my half litre Whittards tea cup.  As you can see there is a corner of North Carolina that will be forever England.

I have much to tell you about the flights, the airports and, of course, the exciting finale to the whole Visa Extravaganza.

But for now I am tired, so let's just go for the succinct.  I arrived safely.