Jean writes:
We're home now after a wonderful two months.
It seemed "normal" to be at an airport (Dubai) and on the move - but here we are back in FOG.
We said a fond farewell to Marie, Craig and Harris on Thursday morning - but should be with them in the not-too-distant future at Dave's 70th birthday gathering so won't have to wait too long before seeing them again.
We took coffee on Thursday morning at one of the "Baker & Spice" cafes, a favourite of Marie's, beside the fountains. Although they weren't in operation, the maintenance guys were. I believe they are out every morning in the lake, tweaking things or giving major repairs if necessary. I counted twenty of them and is a conservative estimate. Some of them are divers in wetsuits who have to descend to the jets on the bottom.
The flight back went without incident and we arrived back at Gatwick on time, to be greeted by Ian, who kindly met us and transported us home - a definite improvement
on waiting for the train! Thank you Ian.
I can't reduce my highlights down from thirty to ten, so won't post them here! Suffice it to say that it's a mixture of landscapes, wildlife, views, people, buildings, gardens and sports.
Super finale
Dave writes:
Italian restaurant overlooking the fabulous Water Fountain in Dubai was a dazzling way to mark the end our trip on Wednesday night.
Grandstand view of the half-hourly evening displays which are a visual and audio delight.
Our thanks to our brilliant Dubai hosts Marie and Craig - and young Harris, who slept through it all!
Writing this at Dubai airport with only my top 10 to follow and, cheating, I'm making it a top 12.
1. Bottle-feeding Harris
2. Halong Bay
3. Sydney - from 61 storeys up
4, New Zealand v Australia cricket at Hamilton
5. Ho Chi Minh tomb
6. Ferry crossing from Picton to Wellington
7. Running round lake in Hanoi
8. The Great Ocean road
9. Last night in Dubai by the Water Fountain
10. St Kilda
11. Hobbiton
12. Kaikoura
Dave writes:
Italian restaurant overlooking the fabulous Water Fountain in Dubai was a dazzling way to mark the end our trip on Wednesday night.
Grandstand view of the half-hourly evening displays which are a visual and audio delight.
Our thanks to our brilliant Dubai hosts Marie and Craig - and young Harris, who slept through it all!
Writing this at Dubai airport with only my top 10 to follow and, cheating, I'm making it a top 12.
1. Bottle-feeding Harris
2. Halong Bay
3. Sydney - from 61 storeys up
4, New Zealand v Australia cricket at Hamilton
5. Ho Chi Minh tomb
6. Ferry crossing from Picton to Wellington
7. Running round lake in Hanoi
8. The Great Ocean road
9. Last night in Dubai by the Water Fountain
10. St Kilda
11. Hobbiton
12. Kaikoura
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