Back to Reality

After the casual lifestyle of the last 5 days we awake knowing that it must all end todays as we head back home and to the daily grind. We're going to miss Nick and Wendy and our carefree days which have been such a hoot. We've done a lot, seen a lot of wonderful scenery and enjoyed the stress-free days that only a good holiday can bring but the thing we'll miss the most is the company of Wendy and Nick. They are great to be with and we wish we could somehow join up with them for the rest of their trip around Australia.

Before we know it, it's time to go and we drive down to the Cairns airport to catch the Virgin Blue flight home. Right on cue the fun begins in the terminal as Wendy's bag sets off all the security alarms and she is pulled aside for a full check. The nail clippers and file will have to go so Wendy takes it all back to the Pajero. Meanwhile Nick is almost stripped naked as they check him and I am given the once over with watch, walet and belt removed until they say I am no longer a security risk.

Finally we get the boarding call and say our goodbyes. See you both in a few months and take care!

Our flight back to Sydney takes a little over two hours and we get the same great service on this flight. Virgin Blue leave Qantas for dead. For most of the flight we cruise at 30,000 feet on top of a thick layer of cloud which makes for a nice window shot.



Sydney airport comes into view and we really know that our holiday is over as we touch down and are back in the thick of Sydney traffic with all the crazy drivers, road rage and big city care-less attitudes.



Meanwhile ... the Princess Tour continues ...