Goodbye England...

... and, eventually 'hello Istanbul'. 

Some journey issues before and aft so that I didn't get home until three hours later than hoped for - but airports these days are always hell and I wasn't unduly disturbed.  At least I was able to get straight on to an air-conditioned shuttle bus from Sabiha Gokcen airport and the final stages of the journey were quick and quiet. 

Home now and Elizabeth and Harry are all over me. Literally. Purring and paddling with very sharp claws and I am pinned to the bed with three fans on full as it is a very humid 30ºC even at 23.00,  being turned into a soggy tea bag. Feel the love.

"Welcome home" said the taxi driver who brought me the last stage of the journey. All is well.