Even though it had only been six months since departing Australia, it was a great feeling to fly back into Melbourne's airport. We had had a fantastic flight, with our seats in the emergency exit which allowed enough leg room even for Jen to stretch out. Thus, with hospitable flight attendants who were determined to get us drunk, and movies at our fingertips, we settled back and relaxed for the 15 hours in the air to Melbourne. 
As we landed in Melbourne, nothing could have prepared us for the site of smoke that had engulfed Melbourne, a cover so thick that you could see nothing from the window of the aircraft as we landed. This smoke was coming from fires that had been burning for weeks in the areas around the city. Despite the smell of smoke, it was incredible to be back home and with my family again. Our home coming however was slightly overshadowed by another family member’s special day. Turning one year old was the newest addition to the family, my sisters dog, and the slightly less retarded of the two bull terriers my family owns. One must ask the question though, which one of my family members are crazier? The one who bought the cake...the one who bought the present...or the one who made the special hat...? It is truly great to be home.
Pictured: The family home, the birthday celebrations, and my 'Christmas 
kiss'.
Even though it had only been six months since departing 
As we landed in 
kiss'.
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Hurry... offer him your leg (at least that seemed to work for me).
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