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So there we were waiting the hours that have to pass between the time when you check in for a international flight and when the plane actually takes off.

Now as nice as the departures section of OR Tambo is, doing it with two extremely tired children is not to be recommended. Charlotte was well behaved but Devon, as soon as his attention was captured by an item, be it a display of chocolates in duty free, an aeroplane or a truck traversing the runway he was fixed to the spot. Neither promises of greater treasures down the road or threats of finding a naughty chair. stair or spot in the airport would move the little fellow from his chosen spot. And if you were to threaten to leave him behind he quietly lay down on the floor. Not screaming hysterically, until I picked him up though.

Eventually we made it to the gate and we could relax a bit as a nice old Mancunian entertained both Charlotte and Devon while we waited for the plane.

Eventually we boarded and considering that this was their first time flying both were well behaved.

Schipol was great, as far as airports can be great and eventually we hit Dublin airport.

We sailed through customs and immigration and found Zoe. Leigh and the boys outside waiting for us.

A quick detour to McDonalds and we were soon on our way in 2 cars from the airport to Port Laoise.