The journey resumes. Departing Perth late on a Tuesday evening, North West to Dubai, a mere 9000 miles, seems so easy in an Emirates A380. All over in just 11 hours. No wait! There's still 7000 miles to go. North by North West to Amsterdam. Second leg just a mere 7 hours.
But wait there's more.....waiting I mean...... yes the que at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam is lengthening by the minute. We are among thousands trying to get through Immigration. Over 2 hours stumbling along up close and personal with thousands of grumpy travelers. Not many had any reason to be grumpy, having arrived on relatively short flights. We could have done without the extra 3 hours it took us on top of 23 hours of flying and plane changes.
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| The antique Fordson Tractor was put through its paces. |
Our lost bag magically reappeared on the belt. We assume someone accidentally took it and returned it.
All said and done we were dry, fed and unscathed in comparison to some past ocean crossings. Andrew and Christine were still waiting patiently for us. once reunited and coffee'd we headed south for 4 hours and back to Taipan.
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| Solar water system. |
The fencing and water system for stock was major work and consumed most of the previous month. The new shed and solar installation was working a treat when we left
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| The water supply for the solar installation. |
Cows arrived and there were brief but welcome distractions over coffee, watching the young calves frolicking in the green grass. What a summer. So much rain, it remained
green throughout.
We delighted in time spent with various grand children and their parents and other of our siblings, all too brief and infrequent though they were.
I should also mention that we had considerable assistance by way of the loan of tools and machinery and personal help from various family and friends for which we are extremely grateful.  |
| Savannahs 2 Day Event. |
Now we are back aboard Taipan and preparing to haul-out, anti-foul and then continue our journey.
