Day 1: Wed 28 Aug - Hervey bay to Brisbane to Dubai
Greg drove me into the Hervey Bay airport and left me to do my own thing. I find it easier to say goodbye before checking in. We left HVB on time at 1800h bound for Brisbane. Once in BNE, I made my way over to the international airport and went through all the necessary and obligatory controls. Did a bit of window shopping in the duty free shops and then found the QC and had some dinner and a glass or two of lovely white wine. The flight for Dubai left on time at 2100 h. I had pre-selected my own seat and had a good one except for the rude, non-Australian male sitting next to me. Anyway, I gave as good as he gave me and eventually, he decided to go to sleep and didn’t bother me after a while. As I was a Gold FF, the staff were very attentive, much to the amazement of all the other travellers.