I took another flight a week or so ago, one of countless thousands, yet in many ways, despite it being far the most expensive it was without doubt the one that was the most gratifying and rewarding and all things being equal, worth the money. There was no upgrade to business class, no glass of wine, eye mask or newspaper. It started and ended in the very same place and flew (relative to others I take) slow and low over some spectacular territory. This was a case of very much seeing the trees in the forest… and the river running through it. (more…)