Tour Diary 1 - In Transit

Tourists in Transit-Day 1

The languid Brisbane sun glared through the glass at the Airport and illuminated a very dapper touring group. The boys’ immaculate dress attracted the attention of other patrons at the airport and was a credit to the All Saints Community. Luckily they did not witness Luke Alker’s spelling of Astralia on his departure card or Mr Bale’s rousing speech to a mirrored reflection of the team. His authority still remains unquestioned despite this ludicrous error.

Last night our touring party enjoyed the company of the All Saints French Tour before landing in the busy and cosmopolitan Dubai Airport. Some of the boys displayed remarkable aptitude to sleeping in awkward positions and managed a few hours of sleep on the way. Being Rugby lads, it was imperative that no physical contact should occur whist sleeping. Many slept bolt upright and with one eye open as a consequence.

The allure of duty free shopping was too hard to resist for some; Jake Power is now the proud father of a Pokémon DSI game. The brightly coloured and jaunty moving images kept him thoroughly occupied on the Dubai to Glasgow leg of the trip. Mr Nolan flaunted hid single status by purchasing state of the art headphones on which to listen to any type of music that matches his RM Williams boots.

Mr Golder had a close scrape in customs with his swollen bag of exfoliating cream and other such manly products and Izaac Johnson attracted the attention of security officials resulting in an explosives check.

Two speeds Nishioka was the first tourist to lose his passport for a very nervous 20 minutes and as a result is now tending to Wayne the Wombat, thankfully, with a fresh pair of underpants. Kim was relieved to hand over marsupial duty of care at this juncture.

Our lost property update after the first 24 hours includes; one identity and emergency contact card; one beanie and two school ties. All items may be purchased at bargain prices on our return.

A stupidity log is being maintained throughout the tour and is obviously occupying a significant amount of time at this point. Harsh but fair punishment will be metered out for the more absurd offences by a quickly convened Kangaroo Court. Damian Boulton packing over 60kg into 3 full size suitcases and forgetting numerous items of tour apparel will be high on the agenda.