Bärtram: My Fiesta Mexicana Farewell Party

Hi to all,

sorry for not writing for such a long time!
I was really busy, travelling with Tim and Mareike from British Airways. I can say - these Sales People have an interesting live....

Let me try to summarize, how I have spent my last weeks in Frankfurt:

My stay started with several Sales Calls with American Express Global Travel, HRG in Germany and Austria, FTI, Egencia, Travelstar Austria, Ruefa Austria and I was glad to see how these travel agency chains support British Airways in Germany and Austria!

I flew with Air Nicky over the Alps to Vienna to see some customers. From my hotel room I could even see the famous Sissi Castle and the Stephans Dom (Church).

From all that travelling I developed some back problems, but due to german healthcare, I was able to receive medical treatments and massages.

Fortunately I was taken to Austria for a skiing holiday and I relaxed in the Sauna.

I even went Bowling with the Amex Account Management and BA Sales Team. Unfortunately I was a little small.....

It was time to say goodbye to my dear Iberia Colleagues. We went out for dinner to one of the traditional Apfelwein-Restaurants (Applewine Bars) in Frankfurt, where we enjoyed some good food with new friends.

A few days later, the German BA Sales Team took over the Sales Activities for Iberia and we all went to Madrid to see the new office and meet our new colleagues. What a flight! I have never seen the snow-capped Pyrenees before!!

At Karneval I was taken to Düsseldorf and Cologne, where people are going crazy for 5 days. I have met several relatives and made a lot of new friends. Even Mrs. Merkel - the german chancellor - stopped by!


What a journey!!! Here are a few images that I took during this time:

But now it's time to go home and reunite with my family!
To raise money, I organised a farewell party and cooked four huge pots of Chili for my friends and colleagues that I have spent so many good times with. I'm really sad to leave.

Have a look at my farewell pictures. Let me say that I had a great time in Germany, I made many new friends and learned a lot of new things that I do not want to miss anymore.

I will come back!


See you all in London,
Bärtram

Pilot Ted - Arrived safely in London :-)

Hello!!!

That was a VERY turbulent journey I just had from Austria - very windy! I can't believe we have finally made it to London for the Teddy Bear Picnic - I thought it would never come.

Here's me arriving in a very wet and windy London. I hope the Teddy Bear Picnic has some good heating equipment to keep us all warm.

I have missed London so much, especially the snacks they have here. I couldn't resist picking up a selection of my favourite chocolate bars before I left the Airport. I will share them with the other Teddy Bears attending the picnic.

It has been a tremendous journey for me and my fellow bears flying across Europe and we would like to thank you so much for your help and donations.

You can still donate to help our great cause at the following link:

http://donate.ba-flyingstart.com/funraiser/AsOne

Big hugs,

Pilot Ted