Day 2 Sydney to Ahmedabad

We were up reasonably early with the boys and Lara and Al around us. Checked to see how Piers and Trent were doing with their insurance race. Breakfasted and finished picking.  Picked up by Uber driver Hashim at 7.30 and a fast run through the rain to the airport. Traffic congestion around the international terminal but eventually we were inside and became involved in the check-in, customs and immigration  process.

While buying Australian presents for DK,  Anita and their boys, news came through that Piers and Trent had won their pairs category in the 130 kms endurance race, after 20.5 hours of competition, the last 8 hours in steady rain.  Very proud of them both.

Flew SQ232 for nearly 8 hours to reach Singapore. Vary full plane and we were in the back row,  next to a South African transferring to a new job in Singapore. Watched it couple of movies but dozed intermittently.

Had a quick change at Changi (about 1 hour) before we were aboard SQ 502 for a 5 hour flight to Ahmedabad.  Much emptier so Viv grabbed one row and i another as we tried to get some sleep. Slow through the airport officials, particularly the e-visa section, and then on to a very slow money exchange booth (Sunday 10.00 pm)  before emerging to find DK and Anita waiting for us - a very welcome sight!

Taken in a minibus with a driver through the streets of Ahmedabad to the House of MG, the converted home of a very wealthy merchant. Straight to bed after 23 hours of travel.  Exhaustive but happy to be back in India.Read more