It was the dawn of a new experience on returning to our homeland- the experience of forced quarantine. There were 22 other Aussies on the flight - we were greeted by very helpful police and military personnel. Special instructions commenced on the flight, and continued at various stages before we reach our hotel room.
Once off the plane we had our temperature taken, then moved onto the passport control and then to the customs force. Once through all these checks we were corralled in a building and waited for a bus to turn up.
Once on the bus it was announced that we were heading to the Marriott Hotel Sydney Harbour. It appeared to be a popular destination - some other hotels have had some not so kind words said about their record.
View from our Marriott suite - not too shabby!
Our first meal, delivered outside our door, was of a very reasonable standard. 
Lunch at the Marriott.
We feel that for two weeks we will make the best of the quarantine, fortunate to be back in Oz while thousands of others are still stranded.
An afternoon nap was taken as a little jet lag set in. Or, was this so we could stay awake for the football final on later in the evening!
What we didn’t miss, though, was the arrival of the evening meal. We were in fits of laughter at the sight of the offering.
Top, diner is delivered, left, lunch uncovered and right, diner is now served!
Two large boxes were waiting for us outside our door - not to be opened without a face mask. Not often do I leave food on my plate, but this serving was beyond my capacity - the quantity was far and away very generous.
Dinner out of the way left us to concentrate on the football that was in progress.
If this is to be our lives for the next two weeks, so be it. Many others are in a worse place than we find ourselves.
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