Back to reality

So, the great adventure is finished and we are now back home and ploughing through all the post and answerphone messages. Mind you, we had 15 messages and 14 of those were either about PPI or new government incentives!

As a finale, a few last memories of our trip. 

This is the church in Lesmurdie that we went to a couple of times. Lovely church and lovely people. 

Perth airport, waiting for our first flight to Singapore. 

Our plane arriving at the terminal. 

Lining up on the runway ready for takeoff. 

Goodbye Perth. A last look.

A selfie in the plane. 

Sunset somewhere on our journey.

Singapore airport and one of their ornamental gardens. They have wonderful areas with children's activities and quiet areas. 

We had five hours at Singapore before the next flight just after 1pm. As soon as we were on the plane they gave us supper - at 2pm. Then, lights out and off to sleep. In the night snacks were available to anyone who wanted them. During the flight we were going to cross several time zones, hence the supper when we set off. The airline were trying to 'normalise' our flight so that the next meal, which would be in daylight, would be breakfast. But, because we were moving backward in time over the timelines, our airplane calendar needed manipulation to end up with a sensible meal at a sensible time against the UK clocks. In the course of the flight we had to lose 7 hours, the difference between Perth time and London time. When we had our breakfast it was 9 o'clock local time (in the country we were flying over) but 7 o'clock London time. So all the window shutters were closed to give the impression of early morning but when I peeked outside, it was brilliant sunshine! The shutters were only opened when we approached England in time to fully wake up and get off the plane. 

Anyway, full marks to Singapore Airlines, they managed out 'time travel' superbly. 

We will be home for two or three weeks before settling off again on the boat for six months. So, don't worry if the blog goes quiet for a while, you've got six months of activity to look forward to!