We awoke at 4.30 to make sure that we got to the airport on time. After huriedly getting ready we boarded the coach and set off down to Gatwick. The journey was uneventfull though when we got there I was awoken through the use of an elastic band. Check-in went smoothly apart from the fact that one of the team had second thoughts and made the decision to pull out right at the last minute. It was a real blow to the team losing someone so early in the trip however we all pulled together and boarded the plane without incident. The flight was one of the best I have ever been on with many movies and games that kept us entertained for hours. We arrived in Dubai for a 4 hour stop, and with the help of a few Red Bulls we managed to make it onto the next flight.