Christmas Lights in Cloncurry.

I'm now back in Canberra with the kids, it was an interesting journey!
Qantas sat us on the tarmac for over 2 hours in Mt Isa - in 40 deg heat. Someone had brought an oxygen tank on board without telling the staff and they had to get all sorts of safety stuff put in place. That caused us it sit and the temperature to rise, so then the thermals meant more fuel was needed to take off, the pilot was also told there was a storm over Brisbane, so more fuel needed so our luggage was then taken off. People then complained - needing medication - catching an international flight - dogs in the hold-there's only one flight a day out of Isa. They negotiated with Macair to fly the luggage to Townville then down to Brisbane, and I believe my luggage will arrive some time this afternoon. I'd packed a box of mangoes I picked off my tree so I hope they have survived.

My last week was hectic, but I did spend some pleasant evenings, a meal shared with Milton and Loma, always lovely company, and an evening spent driving round Cloncurry looking at the Christmas lights with one of the families I work with. Photos will be added when I get home.
So I'm really glad to be here and even to have a day of enforced inaction as I wait for my luggage.