Sarah drove us out to Manly again, this time allowing us to see the view across the Heads towards the city.
Parked between Manly and Shelly Cove and walked along to the latter. Couldn't resist a last dip, among lots of other people. Had refreshments at the cafe and headed back to the house for toasted sandwiches and final packing.
Sarah dropped us off at the airport at 2.30 and we were quickly through check-in and into the departure area. Plane away on time at about 5 pm, this time with several empty seats in our area. Settled down to watch films, including The Butler, American Hustle (again to understand it) and The Book Thief.
Slept with the aid of wine and Tamazepam, making the hours pass acceptably quickly to Dubai. Had to do four big loops in a holding pattern because of congestion at the airport but told we would make up the half hour on the leg to London.
The time again passed fairly comfortably and the formalities at Heathrow were quick and easy. Jamie was there to meet us in the arrivals hall and we arrived home in less than an hour despite the fog and traffic.
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