Day 83 Thursday 15th June - The after dark tour of the city was great last night, the temples looked beautiful and Dinesh took me to a Hindu temple with scared fish, where we we given some food as an offering and blessing from the temple. We visited a Hari Khrishna temple which was very colourful and we joined in the singing prayers and watched the beautiful traditional dancing. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming, bt not thinking of joining just yet ;o) I g...

Day 82 - Wed 14th June Up ate 7.30 for workout at the gym and then breakfast watching the highlights of the Brasil game. The service in this hotel is amazing, they have so may staff who are all very friendly and so eager to help you. In the foyer area alone they have about 20 beautiful girls in sari's smiling and always checking if you need any help...fantastic and makes you feel so welcome. My driver, Vijay Singh, funny I thought he was a golfer ;o) and my guid...

Day 81 - Tuesday 13th June. Landed at 2.45am and was greeted by my guide and driver, who took me to the Taj Palace Hotel. The drinving seems a bit eratic to say the least!!!!!! My room wasn't ready for 30 mins so they gave me some food and drink and upgraded me to my own suite, with lounge dressing room and enormous bed...even had my own mini office and fax machine :o)))) My guide advised me to rest for the remainder of the day to acclimatize to the heat and drin...

Day 80 - Monday 12th June - Had a very relaxing evening staying at one of the airport hotels, so it makes for a hassle free journey, as it is bank holiday today celebrating the Queen's birthday. I have had such an amazing time in Oz, it is a beautiful country with diverse landscapes and I have loved the friendliness and fun loving nature of the Aussies. Very sad to go as I have met some wonderful people here, but looking forward to discovering India and with only...

Day 79 - Sunday 11th June - Thanks for the text Mike re England winning :o) Last day on Hamilton so up early to have a final sail on the catermarans, then swim in the sea and swim in the pool before breakfast by the mariner. Spent the last few hours driving around in the buggy soaking up every last moment. The sun was out so a great way to end the stay here. 2.5 hour flight back to Sydney.