Alarm went off at 0645. Ordered American breakfast as could not face more pickles and sticky rice. Scrambled eggs and bacon and 4 cups of coffee so a v good start to the day. Taxi to Kyoto Railway Station for 0800 and caught train to Kansai Airport which is an amazing place and very futuristic looking, incredibly clean and efficient.

Bought a few more last minute presents including sweets and biscuits for the office. Flight uneventful and very long - plenty of space to spread out as the plane wasn't full. Arrived back at Heathrow pretty much on time and caught the Heathrow Express. Went from Kings Cross to Cambridge and got back to Robin's mum's house at 1900. Much needed bath, food and sleep.