Bali bound

After three very emotional good byes we set off for Heathrow and the next 11 months.

The first flight was overnight to Dubai on Virgin Atlantic. I (John) was very excited as I'd never flown virgin before. Whilst ruth sensibly got a bit of sleep, I ploughed my way through the start of 5 films. there was so much choice I kept cahnging my mind. We arrived in Dubai shattered and with 15 hours to kill. Our first plan was to see the city but we were so exhausted and it would have meant reclaiming our boards before paying for an expensive tour. we decided to remain in the airport and tried to sleep on anything we could find (usually chairs or carpet). We had thought of checking into the onsite hotel but it was $50 US an hour ($14 just to take a shower). After grabbing the odd hour or two's kip and a couple of meals we were on our way again to Singapore. we were given Honeymoon cake and Champagne which was lovely. we felt like we were in first class. Singapore airport is out of this world. So much to do. Bob had told us there was a swimming pool on the roof. We found it and spent a few hours outside swimming and using the Jacuzzi in 30 degree heat. We would have rather spent 15 hours here.

The good thing about our Bali trip is that we are going to have friends with us; Helen and Dan for 3 1/2 weeks and James and his friend Simian for a couple.

Wew met helen and Dan at singapore, unfortunately da\n was on a later flight to Bali so we carried on without him for a while.

We arrived, tired, hot and ready for a beer and bed!