Yas Marina F1 circuit

Friday 1^st June 2012

Another hot day in Abu Dhabi, 42.2° at 2:00pm.

Our last day of the trip and as it was so hot we took advantage of the 12:00pm late checkout to give us time to pack our bags for the trip home before leaving them with the concierge for the afternoon.

We booked to go on the 2:00pm tour of the Yas Marina Formula 1 race circuit and complex. The racetrack actually runs around and under our hotel.

When we arrived at the race track we found that we were the only 2 people on the tour because a group of 18 cancelled at the last minute. The tour was really great for us- our own private tour.

Us on the winners podium

The tour included grandstands, pressroom, race control, pit garages and team villas. We also had our photo taken on the winner’s dais holding the trophy. As we were the only ones on the tour the guide arranged for us to be driven round part of the F1 racetrack, which was really great.

Yas Viceroy Hotel

Back to our hotel for some welcome refreshments and then the long wait until it was time to got to the airport at 6:30pm for our 10:15pm flight.

Unfortunately after checking in at the airport, clearing passport control and doing some last minute duty free shopping we arrived at the departure gate only to be informed that the flight was delayed and would not be leaving until midnight, so more waiting.

Saturday 2^nd June 2012

After departing Abu Dhabi at midnight we finally arrived at Melbourne airport at 7:00pm.

Fortunately the flight home was not full so we were able to spread out a bit and have 2 seats each. Made sleeping a bit easier.

Good flight home and a quick exit through customs at Melbourne airport where Andrew & Steph were waiting to take us home.

Our wonderful holiday is now over. It was a great experience which we enjoyed immensely and have some great photos, about 4000, and fantastic memories.