Story of lost luggage!
I make work related trips as and when the company requires. While some trips are really memorable others are definitely worth forgetting. In the third week this February last I found myself traveling to Crawley in the UK on just such a trip. I was staying in the Crowne Plaza hotel which is very close to our Headquarters. I make special mention of the 22nd of February, the last day of my stay this time round. Here's how that fateful day unfolded: 07:30 to 8:45 am GMT: The morning weather (as usual in England!) was not inviting at all. It was very cloudy and it was pouring with rain. As it was the last day of my stay, I packed everything and then headed towards the breakfast area dragging my large red bag behind me. I reached the breakfast desk where, like all guests, I too was greeted by the waitress with a well-rehearsed smile. I confirmed my room number and kept my luggage beside the desk just like everyone else and sat down at an empty table. I picked up a dish of c...