It took 3 days to wind down from Bob's party, leftovers to be consumed, friends to be farewelled and a very sad au revoir to Alan and Cheryl, Bob and Eugenie, before we headed home. The thought of going home was a torn one, we have had such a wonderful time that, at times, we wished we could just keep going and keep the adventure alive were outweighed by the desire to come home to our family and Tahlee.
Farewell dinner at Alan and Cheryl's
We were up very early and started our homewards trek. Pau to Paris, Paris to Abu Dhabi and then Sydney. No real hassles, Charles de Gaulle a mess and some drink/customs hassles in AD were overridden by smooth and trouble free flights.
On a wing and a prayer as we left Pau
and the beautiful country below.
The flight seemed an eternal day as we travelled forward in time. Can't remember how many dinners we had on the flights but arrived safely home on schedule as the sun was setting on another perfect winter's day.
A special thanks to Tim for dropping us off when we left and being there when we came home. Even the best limos don't offer champagne on both trips!! And, an executive suite with fresh towels and chocolates on our bed for the night.
An incredible end to an unbelievable holiday.
How's this for a midwinter morning by the sea?
Goodbye and goodnight folks.
Awesome journey, thanks for taking us along! I hope you keep up the blogging, even if your adventures are less exotic. I especially love that final photo with the Gumnut lost in his babycino and the Pumpkin talking intently to Mama who is hanging on every word. So sweet.
ReplyDeleteI was going to say.... it wouldn't be a pic of my kids unless Gumnut was going "nom, nom, nom..." and Pumpkin talking!
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ReplyDeleteWe enjoyed every moment spent with you this summer and we miss you heaps. What a time we had together - from dancing in the street in San Sebastian to checking out David Hockney at the Guggenheim, to hair do's in Maubourguet, cooking and preparing countless meals, to setting up for Bob's do and to drinking and dancing the night away and finally to the farewell dinner - a fitting end to a fabulous and memorable holiday. Your blog details have been sent on to your 'new' friends and some old ones too knowing they will all enjoy reading your incredible journey. Thanks for your help here in Lascazeres, thanks for spending time with us and thanks for being just wonderful and loving friends. Lots of love, Cherry Pie and Al xx
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