A ridiculous flight plan but saved too much money to refuse it! 6.5hr flight to Abu Dhabi, then a 4 hour wait then 14hr flight to Sydney....breezed thru customs and passport control and straight out to the taxi rank. Arrived at the Oaks at 0900, thank god our room was ready so we could check in. Unpacked and put washing on ( we had a washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher in the apt) a balcony but unfortunetly no view. We then strolled down to the superma...

Recap over last few days..... Early start, got picked up at 0630 to go to Ayutthaya, which has ruined temples and the old palace. Then got on a boat and cruised down the CP river with a buffet lunch. Got back to the hotel at 5 and chilled out. Didn't need dinner so brought a small bottle of whisky, Coke and crisps and played cards and dominoes. Woke the next morning at 0630 to a fluid of texts and missed calls, Danielle is in labour! Ameliè arrived just before...

Up at 0600 on day 2, found out they were including breakfast in our deal....I'm not usually one for breakfast but it was good! Freshly made omelette cooked to perfection, Thai chicken and veg (why not!) followed by a small custard donut and chocolate muffin...ok diet not going to plan but it was going to save us stopping for lunch. Walked to the sky rail, purchased a day ticket and off we went to the CP. river to catch a ferry to the Grand Palace. The ferry ride...

Yesterday we wandered the local streets and came across a newly opened designer complex, Prada, Cartier, Gucci to name a few shops. Then headed towards the massive complex of Terminal 21, a shopping mall with 7 floors all with different themes. Had a lovely steak meal in one of the hotels restaurants. Woke up at 0600 after a restless nights sleep, had a lovely breakfast, and now sitting in 36c heat by the pool. Going to chill out and listen to my iPad before hit...

Finally it's time....leave TH at 2230 to have a steady drive up to LGW, thankfully the wind and rain had died down. Had a few stops, fuel for two and zzzz. Arrived at LGW, freezing and tired! But excited helped! Checking in with Emerites was great compared to others... All on time, all aboard the Airbus 380 for the 7 hour flight to Dubai; managed to sleep abit after 2 bottles of red (small ones haha) beef brisket, pea mash and veg and other usual bits. Stayed a...