Finally back in Melbourne, Australia, after a rather engaging 10 days in Europe. Highlights:

• In 10 days, was in Noordwijk, Holland - two weekends; La Villa, Dolomites, Italy - three days; and Rome, Italy - three days.
• Surprised my mom by visiting her, she was not aware of my plans - which were well coordinated with my dad.
  
• Weather was awesome, 30 degrees everywhere, except the Dolomites (20's and refreshing)
• Spent a total of 56 hours travelling on various planes (including transfers)
  
• Nightmare: return trip, Amsterdam - Kuala Lumpur, 9PM flight was cancelled after two hours on the ground. Plane had mechanical failure, so they put us up in hotels for the night near Amsterdam airport (I lucked out, thanks to platinum level with KLM: Sheraton).
• Bonus for last point's headache - got business class at no extra cost for the Kuala Lumpur - Melbourne flight.
• 10 days trip for 1.5 days meeting in Rome, Italy. Ridiculous - but who am I to make those decisions...
  
• No kitesurfing :(