Flying home

To the airport at Christchurch in heavy rain we said our farewells to the family. Aidan not up. It has been a very happy time together. No problems checking in and getting wheelchair. we ate the rolls Malcolm had prepared and Liz spent the last bit of NZ cash on more gifts. The flight was 11 hours and we had nobody next to us. Not as good a choice of films but enjoyed Bridget Jones the edge of reason again and read Laurie Lee. Wheelchair plane to taxi at Singapore again. back at Park Royal shower and then to Gardens by the bay for the spectacular 15 minute light show. wait for taxi back. we had got cash earlier and bought some things in the supermarket. Slept a few hours showered and bleeding must have been bitten and left at 5.30 a.m. traffic jam near airport but in good time. then a long wait for a chair to go through passports. Special service lounge full and asked twice what was happening. it will happen shortly is no reply. Liz went off to get duty free and the lane took off 30 minutes late. 13 Hours but not full so seat clear next to me. Liz slept quite a lot. I watched Traviata from Baden Baden with Simone Piazzola, Atallo Ayan and Olga Pretyatko. She was on stage the whole time. Wierd circus production by Ricardo Vilyazon. Conducted by Pablo Heres-Casado. Birth of a nation very disturbing Nay Turner rebellion against unspeakable cruelty. Nate Parker should get awards for this. storks and Mr Bean funny and Chiense New Year times 3. Leontyne Price. Through very quickly and wait for Courier cars. We went a windy way through Fulham and Tooting. In reckon our route is better. No more bleeding unpacked. Slept 3 had hours awake 1 am.