Day 22: Wed 26 Nov - Singapore to Brisbane to Home

Thunderstorms in Singapore 25 to 32 (real feel 39) deg C

Lucky we’re not leaving this lovely cool airport because it’s muggy and rainy outside. About the same as home, after checking the BOM site. By the time I had a shower, a few wanders, some fresh fruit and a cuppa or two, the four or so hours layover went fairly quickly. Bob was going home via Melbourne, and he had another hour or so to wait. 

My flight left on time at the ungodly hour of 0055h. I elected to settle straight into my bed/seat and skip anything to eat or drink. I ordered breakfast for the morning just prior to arrival in Brisbane. The next thing I knew they had turned the cabin lights on and were serving breakfast.  

For some reason immigration in Brisbane has taken the automatic Entry Card dispenser away from the arrival corridor and most passengers now have to use the manned entry. Luckily SA had given the business class passengers a Gold Express Card, allowing us to use the same lane as crew. Needless to say, a normally easy and fast entry into the luggage hall was made even quicker this time. I was waved through customs and quarantine and in the pickup area in a matter of minutes. Wendy turned up a minute later and we were on our way home.  

The three legs, with lots of waiting around caught up with me so, although I tried to stay awake, I slept off and on most of the way home. Three hours later we were home, great to see it so green, clean and quiet. It really brings home how dirty and noisy India is, but that happens when there are 1.5 billion people!  It is always great to experience how the other half of the world lives, but also nice to be home again.

Pub night at home

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