We got through Mumbai airport and Bangkok airport fine last night... Somehow, perhaps God, our luggage arrived at Mumbai airport at the same time the taxi did... perched unsecured on the roof racks... 'Will they be ok like that' I was heard to ask [foolishly, I deduced by the tilt of his head].... 'No problem sahib...' Well, he was right.
The flow through both airports was pretty good: Bangkok seems back to normal after the protests of a couple of weeks ago. Security was very tight in Mumbai, but flow was still good. We allowed 4 hours to get through instead of 2. Made for a long night, but better safe than sorry.
We left Mumbai at 1130pm and arrived Bangkok at 430am, then caught another plane to ChiangMai. All in all no sleep for me, but Zoe had 3 hours, Aaron and Jude both 2 hours. We're pretty stuffed now.
Surprisingly [for us anyhow] this our 18th flight of the trek, and our first Jumbo... and for a flight of only 55 minutes! Still have'nt had an upgrade to business class. Don't they know who we are? Perhaps they do! Don't let anyone tell you that all aeroplanes have personal entertainment systems... we've only had 2 out of 18. Both of them were South African Airlines. One of them fortunately was our longest flight... 12.5 hours Germany to South Africa.
Anyhow, Thailand this week, and Beijing next week. Then home. Probably a 2-week dream holiday for some, but it feels like the last nervous twitches of a dying pet for us. Sorry to seem ungrateful, but we are tired, and we can't wait to get home and show you our 7000 photos and 6.5 hours of video. [And Terry, we still have 2 countries to go....]
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Don't hurry to get home - don't think we're ready to flick through 7,000 photos yet!
Seriously, looking forward to your return. Have fun during your final 2 weeks. Let me know if you're struggling for ideas for my christmas present.
CG
It's been fabulous reading the Down Under Diaries - can't wait to catch up in person. Not sure when you get home but you're welcome again to our place on Christmas morning.
Ian & Keryn
Another successful arrival in a country! Power to you as you near the end of your latest epic-family-adventure-of-a-lifetime. Say Hi to the Thailand folks from me. Jane B.
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