Sunday 28th Chicago to LA to Melbourne.

 Home sweet home. So good to be home again, but what a wonderful trip away. Everything went soo well and my case made it home safely.

My early start in Chicago was not required as the plane ended up being delayed by 2 hours. After negotiating security, finding my gate, not bring allowed into business class lounge with United Airlines as I was travelling domestic!!! Then my gate was changed and back the way I'd come!! Not overly impressed with United. Landed in LA with plenty of time. Picked up case and negotiated my way to a different terminal. Unable to check in for over 4 hours!!! Finally in to business  lounge. Shower, dinner and ready to board. Ohhh I love business class, and Qantas was really out of the box. Complimentary pjs, leather bag of toiletries and my own overhead locker. I changed, put do not disturb sign on, made my bed flat and went to sleep  for 7 hours, ahhh. When I woke they brought me a cuppa!! It really is very indulgent but soo worth it. Landed, got my case, bus to Sthn Cross,  train home. Even saw the new Union  station.  I'm all unpacked, washing done, mail gone thru and just had Sandi and Max over for a cuppa. So that's all from me and thanks so much for your very welcome comments and keeping in touch.








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  1. Juju's away.blogspot.com30 May 2023 at 01:22

    How brilliant Smith! Welcome home! You have had the trip of a lifetime. Enjoy your home now..

    Now it's Anne's turn and my turn...

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  2. Jenny30 May 2023 at 05:50

    Welcome home, enjoyed your trip Lorraine. Looking foward to your travels Anne and Jude

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  3. abroadabroad30 May 2023 at 12:36

    Well done on a great trip. Your Japanese maple looks spectacular.

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  4. Anne30 May 2023 at 15:18

    Well done. It was lovely to have a chat.

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