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A hobby for driving to Spain

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So I've noticed we're driving a long way to the town of Girona from Grenoble. We just had a picnic lunch in Beziers. Very pretty. Anyway now that we're back on the road I've noticed there are a few ladies on the side of the road waiting for their friends. Kinda weird time and place to be wearing their cocktail dresses in the afternoon. Just in random points too. Must all be going to the same party. And we can't offer a lift. Oh dear how will they get there... Sorry ladies Spain calls. Tomatoes to be thrown. But now instead of playing a game of "I spy", I'm counting...

Extending the day.

Off I am again on another trip to be everywhere. This time around I organised to make use of my leave by extending the 1st day off. Friday! Wow what a long day that was. Flight left Brisbane at 2:30am. Managed to fend off initial muffin on boarding. I guess airlines have to been seen to provide a meal at whatever time they get up into the air. But for me the goal was sleep. So yes indeed I can confirm I got next to nothing. Importantly I became the poster child for in flight exercise and water consumption. Once is enough for me and DVT. Singapore refuel went without hitch. I got my coffee and re-boarded. And then connection in Dubai was tight again. I managed to walk straight from transit over to boarding gate with 10 to wait. Less than the refuel stop! I did manage to find sleep on the last leg. I guess I mentally knew I needed it. Flight into Lyon arrived at 7:40pm. And this was where the fun began. Plan was to meet at 9:30pm in Grenoble. By the time I left customs it wa...