We landed in Brisbane a little earlier than expected which was good as the terminal was quite quiet. We were on the other side quickly and then had to wait for our luggage. Finally got that and made our way through Customs which was quick and painless. Found the domestic check-in counter, checked the bags and were on the T-Bus for the short transfer to the domestic terminal in no time at all. When we re-checked the bags we asked if we would make the 8:10 flight, ...

It's always so nice to be home, regardless of how good the trip was. Getting home was a bit of a marathon thanks to Qantas. It just seems that every time we fly with them lately there's always a drama, particularly when it involves the Airbus A380. Some points from the tour: 1. While more people in the group mean that it was "merrier" (the more the merrier) it does remove some flexibility when booking accommodation. Smaller hotels or B&Bs in quaint villages a...