Holidays during Ramadan part 1: Australia: The Wonky Warming and Farewell

The Wonky Warming was held on the last Saturday I was there. The farm house was filled with a wonderful cheery ambiance on what was a bit of a chilly night. We had an obligatory BBQ, mulled wine, a roaring bonfire, and an impromptu (but thoroughly expected) open mic towards the end. The Wonky House was in fine shape and we all squished ourselves in for a slideshow presentation of go-to-woe. Thomas was given a special shout-out in absentia since it was his plan to build a straw-bale house that prompted the building of the Wonky House.

The warming was celebrated by all and sundry who had helped in the house's construction... see this post for specifics!

Andy was on crepe-making duties the following morning - much to everyone's delight - and after a very hearty breakfast we all headed homewards. It was a perfect way to celebrate such a community effort.

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The last few days at home passed far too quickly although I did confuse my flight home (I thought I was leaving on Sunday when in fact it was Monday) so surprised myself with 24 extra hours, which was thoroughly delightful.

Mum and Dad accompanied Margaux and me as far as possible in the airport, which was greatly appreciated... travelling with an infant requires all sorts of luggage and paraphernalia (like the pram) that make it difficult to do while going solo!

Our flight back to Dubai was fairly lengthy (11 hours) but at least this time it was a night flight so we both slept a bit. We were SOOO happy to be back with Thomas. I wasn't sure how Margaux would go - whether she would be a bit reticent to see him after such a long time apart - but she gripped onto him like a limpet, which was gorgeous.