Monday, 18 February 2013
Up late this morning and after breakfast shopping with Bharti and Gautham’s mum, Usha. Got a lovely bed cover and some pillowcase covers. Then it was time to say goodbye to Bharti as she had to leave for work. When Kanchi came home from school we did some more bits of shopping before it was time to meet Gautham. We went to a lovely Rajastan Restaurant. We were greeted at the door by a doorman dressed in costume. We were entertained by a magician and puppet show before heading up to the dining room. We were given a big metal tray and then along came lots of little samplers before you chose what you wished to eat. It was fantastic. There was a dancing lady and I did take a video of this very entertaining and enjoyable afternoon, but sadly I haven’t any photos.
We came home and I was gathering up my final things when the power failed once more. We were in the dark until about 8.50. Fortunately, I had done most of my packing before hand. Said my final goodbye to Usha and Kanchi before Gautham took me to the airport in a cab. Said goodbye to him after having had a wonderful two weeks with him and his family.
Tuesday 19 February 2013
Boarded the plane after going through the usual Customs etc. for my flight to Bangkok. We took off at 12.55 am and then it was the long flight. Managed to get a little bit of sleep. Arrived in Bangkok and only had a short stopover this time before flying on to Sydney
Arrived in Sydney at about 8.45pm and had to declare my little wooden items and also had to get my shoes sprayed then once again, first thing I had to find was an ATM as no Australian money – then got a cab to my hotel. After shower and more sorting out finally went to bed.
Wednesday 20 February 2013
Up early and felt unwell as my ears were still giving me trouble from the pollution. Got the shuttle from hotel to the Sydney airport. Booked in and had to pay $30 excess baggage!!!! Had a lovely breakfast of eggs and bacon and a cappucino – was enjoyed. Boarded the plane for Canberra and took off at 8.30am and after a smooth flight arrived in Canberra at 9.15am.
Peter met me and took me home and here I was back on Australian soil safely after a fantastic trip. Now back to reality as have to do everything for myself now after being thoroughly spoilt with everyone overseas taking care of me.