laphroaig

So,

Left my parents in freezing fog, and took two hours to drive a normally 20 minute route to the airport. It was that cold that the electric sunroof froze half way shut, and bottles of water inside the car were frozen. Finally got to the airport 4 hours in advance of time - well with the travel conditions wasnt taking any risk.

9 Hour flight Glasgow to Dubai, 9 hour stop over. Too scared would fall asleep and miss my connecting flight so I paced Dubai airport the whole time. Anothe 6 hours to Bangkok, where we had to get out the plane go through baggage check and re-enter the plane. FInally 10 hours to Sydney. The whole journey I slept a maximum of 2 hours. I can't sleep on planes.


Finally got here at 9am Friday. After my last overseas trip I was ready for hell to be unleashed when I landed, cops etc.

Stamped at the gate without even a question. Bag on carousel as soon as walked through immigration and customs showed me a secret door to walk through (which I thought was 'cavity search central' ) Turn out was quick way to arrivals. As soon as I got through, I spotted my Girl, who came bounding over... best reunion ever! So far Ive done tons. Swam in Manly, seen so many 'santa's' in shorts., Listened to carolls in 27 degrees heat, fed pelicans, walked the harbour bridge, had a few beers, and loving it so far....