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🎃 The Pumpkins Have Arrived!

Posted 3 years ago by the Penpol Pumpkins

After a really smooth flight (and a lovely shoutout from the Cabin Crew over the tannoy when we landed) we have arrived safely in America. As a special treat when we landed, the pilot invited us into the cockpit to see how the plane worked and pose for a photo or two!

We’ve also checked into our Airbnb and are now getting a bit of dinner before going to bed and hopefully beating the jet lag!

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