Day 24 - England is calling.

Well what do you do with your last few hours....I think you have to visit somewhere not too far away and somewhere you like very much. Graham and Bek thought my favourtie place and beach would be Balmoral, as I was very tired when I first went there and it was a little breezy Graham wanted to give it a second attempt.

I have to say, this was well chosen. We had breakfast at a Restaurant on the beach and it was first class. (anyone back home who knows how particular I am on where I dine knows this is a compliment indeed!).

Sorry couldn't resist another picture of Ayers Rock from a lesser seen angle

We had a walk on the beach, I won't bother telling you about the lady we met, I think that will be one of Chalk's stories with the lads after a pint! Chalk had a swim in the sea, I sat and took in the scenery for the last time for a while. The sky actually started looking a little cloudy and the forecast for the next few days is NOT GOOD! I think I may be leaving at the right time.

Chalk & Bek at the top of 'Ayers Rock'

This holiday has been fantastic, Chalk and Bek have been unbelievable in the planning, the itinery, so much thought in everything we have done. Bek especially, a really big thank you for accepting your ''lodger'' with such grace. It has been a pleasure staying with you both in your lovely home and thank you Bek for giving up your transport so we could get round Sydney and take in so many sights.

A last thank you to David and Margie for our outing to the Opera House, Ben and Kylie for letting me share in your Wedding day, Travis, well it is always a pleasure to see your smiling face, and ALL your lovely friends I had the pleasure of spending some time with. It seems such a long time since the Zoo with Adele and and Ainsley and the walk with Karen and Marilyn. (Thank you for my birthday cards and thank you Karen for the chocolate koala's, - you will of course take a portion of the blame for my weight increase!) It was lovely to meet Mick and Michelle (Luton shirt aside) Cammy, (and Frankie of course) and Sarah and James.
Also of course Robyn and Nick for letting me have some time with their beautiful baby Amy. The lovely lunch at the Eden Garden Centre with Anne, so many wonderful times to remember
how strange so many of them include food!

Chalk and I at Uluru after our first flight together

I will be flying home soon but I am sure to return to meet up with you all again before not too long. Hope your chess improves Gareth, I won't forget the chocolates at Christmas.

Time now for last shower in their beautiful bathroom.

Love to everyone, thank you for following the blog and your comments, on line and off.

Joan xxx