Serves me right

...for flying to that conference in Amsterdam (I did consider train, but it was just after that tunnel fire and I didnt have time and excuses excuses...) Anyway this promotional email just in, and it's sort of got everything from a planet guzzling consumerist perspective...

"Great fares this November with KLM from London. With Winter just around the corner, KLM has selected some great destinations in Europe and further a field. What better way to get you in the festive spirits than to visit one of these beautiful European cities' Christmas Markets. If Christmas is not your thing, you could always escape to sunny Dubai or buzzing Beijing. So don't delay and book today at www.KLM.com."

In the interests of balance here is another way of looking at the impending season