Goodbyes and Sydney here I come

Friday 10th April can't believe only 2 days left til I fly back to Australia. On Friday woke up 8ish and think only woke up once in night obvisiously sleeping better when nearly due to fly back, typical. Sharon came round after 9 and then we all went to John Lewis minus Dad as had his doctors appointment. We thought John Lewis might have a few deals or offers on since it's there 1 year anniversary since opened, but nothing. We had coffee in John Lewis and Ellie wanted chocolate rice cakes but then hardly ate it. Ellie got a little bored John Lewis as just wanted to play in the kitchen with the real appliances but Sharon did get curtains for Ellie's new room. Anna and Elsa from frozen film were there today for anniversary  and followed them around for abit. Before eventually having her picture taken with them but wouldn't have one with Cookie Monster. We all bought something from next and then to range for Sharon to look for new bathroom mirror. In range me and Ellie played on the swing chairs to keep her busy so Mum and Sharon could find what there wanted. On way home Ellie fell asleep and got home before 2ish have lunch just sandwiches. Then Ellie saw my Easter egg and wanted some but once tried didn't like as dark chocolate. We then all went to Sharon's house so could play outside in playhouse since a nice day and Ellie had us washing all the plates. Dad did a few DIY jobs like putting the curtain rail up in Ellie's new room and then me and Ellie made the bed together. On way home quickly stopped at the co-op supermarket to get a few things and home just before 6. It was then all to get showered and changed as out for meal with Linda and Stuart tonight. Which gave me chance to wear my skirt and top which I bought with me from Australia as rest of time to cold to wear. Linda and Stuart picked and then we went to Aldwark Arms which Peter runs who used to work at Crown with me. Was the first time been and very impressed with place, very busy and sat straight at the table, me and Mum shared a bottle of wine. We all had starters mine was feta but thought would get bread with it, luckily Stuart didn't want his with his soup. For main I had the surf n turn was very nice but couldn't eat all the chips and tried Mums version which was also good. Left before 10pm back to our for a drink and once everyone left trust me to fall asleep on sofa and bed 1.30. Woke up 8.30 breakfast then speak to Tiago on Skype at 9.30, unfortunately connection not the best so didn't use video as kept losing connection. After finish speaking to Tiago Mum and Dad went food shopping and to bets on Grand National horse race, whilst I tried to do some packing. But couldn't fit everything in suitcase once so Mum got home at 12 got her to help but still not happening. So have lunch last British bacon sandwich for a while then phoned Emirates to check if can have 2 pieces of luggage. Luckily can have 2 pieces of luggage as long as under 30kg and should of remembered as when flew out first time to Australia had 2 pieces. Once I knew I could have 2 bits of luggage so much easier to pack as used Dads old holdall and was finished still unde 30kg. After finish packing was time to go see Nanna for the last so left just after 2ish with Mum to go to Ripon. Went to Oliver's pantry a quickly cafe just off market street in Ripon which is new to me as not here last time. Nanna treated us to cake and coffee, had such a great selection off homemade goodies that it was hard to choose. So we ended up having 3 different cakes treacle tart, carrot cake and rhubarb frangipani, which was my favourite. Nanna had mentioned that she wanted to get Tiago a present so got him some Yorkshire lager to try. Got home 4.30ish and we had missed the Grand National race but my horse didn't win so not that bothered. So I went to see Margaret with mum who was happy to see me as haven't seen her for ages and looked well. We then went to Sharon's 6ish and Ellie very active wanting to play horsey with Ben probably after seeing the Grand National race. Have Indian take away meal deal for dinner which Mum & Dad collected then Ellie went to bed 7.30. The meal deal was nice but think preferred the starters and no one that keen on the korma as thought was too sweet. After meal have wine and watch TV for abit then left 10ish but no tears as hopefully see Sharon in 18months. Is just a shame won't be there to see the new baby when born in July but it's not like there will know who I am til older. Once home have  some more wine, then bed before midnight and quickly packed Tiago's lager in case before I forget. Woke up in night then 7 and luckily back to sleep til 8 so not too bad for me. Once up have smoothie for breakfast banana, summer fruit, spinach, avocado, almond milk and honey was nice but very thick. It was then shower and time to get ready luckily put my clothes out yesterday what I was going to travel in so at least didn't take long. Also trust it to start raining 30 minutes before we had to leave but didn't last long and lunda phoned before we left to wish me well, which thought was sweet of her. Ended up leaving at 10.15 roads quite at first but got busier once on the M62 and very strong winds at summit of M62 but at least no rain. Got to airport for 12 and time to take picture of me with all my luggage before we joined the long queue for dropping bags off. Don't know why such a long queue for dropping bags off but soon got moving once their opened more check in desks. Luckily my person very nice as my luggage weighed 32kg when only supposed to have 30kg. Which strange as only supposedly weighed 29kg when I did it at home but said wouldn't make me pay if hand luggage less than 7kg and was only 4kg. After checked in had to take my luggage to different area since their had straps and was soft not hard. It was then to say goodbye to Mum and Dad which was upsetting but didn't cry as hopefully seeing them in February when come to me. Then go through security and trust it to beep as I went through so was searched and then had to go back through minus my shoes. Once through time to look in shops first stop clarins and so much cheaper than retail shops got face creams but couldn't get toner and cleanser as to big to take through security. It was then to next where I got my star socks and then go look at shoes in Kurt Geiger. Was lots of nice shoes in Kurt Geiger couldn't decided between snake print ballerina and sandal ones, eventually choose sandal ones. Got to gate at 13.40 but first toilet stop and expected to be boarding but didn't end up start boarding til 14hrs. So thought it would be abit late for take off at 14.05 and trust someone to be sat in my seat again. As sat in 62K a window and the person sat in my seat was even in the wrong aisle was supposed to be one behind me. The one in the middle seat wasn't happy as wanted to swap with person on the aisle but she wanted it keep since long legs. I ended up reading my book til 3ish and didn't end up been in the air until 14.50, so 45 minutes later than planned. It was then time to watch films first was 'The Gambler' which was ok but nothing special got snack and drink during film. By the time film finished had under 5 hours left of flight and then lunch came either grilled chicken or lamb curry, had the chicken but only ate half of it. I then watched 'Into the Woods' a modern twist on several beloved Brothers Grimm fairytale intertwining a few classic tales. Was a good film if your in the mood for a neat fantasy filled musicals that is a uniquely original fairytale with characters you know and love. Next film to watch was 'Cake' a drama of how to deal with pain and was better than expected. Got drink and ice-cream during and by time film was only an hour left of flight so no point watching another film. So watched NCIS Los Angelas x 2 but only got half way through second one before we landed in Dubai. Landed at 1am local time in Dubai which was an hour later than originally planned. Which meant we only had an hour to make next flight luckily once off was person waiting for all people travelling to Sydney. So he escorted us all through security and actually made to our gate with 30 minutes to spare. Supposed to depart at 2.05 but didn't get in the air until 2.45 but at least this time the middle seat was empty so could stretch out more. Once in air finished watched NCIS LA and other 2 episodes but had to watch 3rd again as fell asleep. It was then breakfast which I didn't like had choice omelette or scrambled eggs and had the omelette not good ate the fruit and crossiant. Then time for sleep, sat window seat again 55K this time and nice to have middle seat empty slept on & off for 2-3 hours. Once woke up time for another film 'Annie' which was not as good as the old one but still liked the music. During film got a snack pizza and drink and ate it all as so hungry since hardly touched much of the other food. I then watched 'Whiplash' as had good reviews is about a gifted drummer is astounding makes you wanting more. Next was 'Lucy' and get dinner but ate none as didn't like the look of it and film was better than I expected a very memorable female action film. Once the film finished only an hour left of flight so no time for another film instead watched Modern Family x 1. Then since getting close to landing took the headphones so read book and on landing a few kids crying. Also even though we left Dubai late we still managed to land 10 minutes earlier than planned so landed at 21.50 Sydney time. Luckily security didn't take too long and only had to wait a few minutes for my luggage to come through. Once in departure lounge couldn't see Tiago at first but then he appeared so nice to see him again. The roads were quiet so home in 20 minutes and once home have a chat then to bed as Tiago at work tomorrow. I had lovely time back home in UK and think I saw most people only disappointing thing is I didn't take more pictures.