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Hi all!
You'll be pleased to know that I'm still alive (Daz you can stop worrying about me). I'm now in one place for at least two hours with free time, so I thought I'd better get some of my blogging on-line. I'll catch up over the next few days. The internet in New Zealand is like living in third world country!
Are you sitting comfortably? Then I shall begin…..
It all started in Heathrow on the 17th November 2011, so this is where I will start.
The tales of an economy passenger
Destination - London Heathrow to Auckland(via Bangkok and Melbourne)......the story so far.
Leg 1 - Heathrow to Bangkok
So my job interview like stomach ache has finally gone and I'm feeling a little less anxious.
Seat number 66c, cabin crew - ugly, CSM - Cabin Service Manger (aka c*** Standing at the door) does actually sound like Pam Ann!, seat next to me - free (good times) & the food is actually alright for Quantas, so I'm expecting something else to go wrong, crash maybe? Other observations include the chap in seat 67J - I defiantly would! The effects of two out of ten hours sleep since taking off is starting to kick in.
Leg 2 - Bangkok to Melbourne
After a couple of hours wait at Bangkok I'm back in the air and on my way to Melbourne!
Film - The Helper (very soul searching and highly recommend) 7/10, cabin crew - much improved, dude on seat 67J replaced by 65D. I've just watched the sunrise across Oz (amazing) Total hour's sleep since leaving the UK - 4 out of 17 hours.
Leg 3 - Melbourne to Auckland
Having sat in Melbourne airport for 4 hours waiting for my final flight, I've managed an airport shower and an Americano (or should I say long black - as corrected by a smart arse 17 year old). Just enough time to chill out and drop Mr Waite a call.
I last touched my hold luggage in Heathrow and I'm holding out without much faith that my bag will make all three sectors.
On the flight - it feels like being back at home on Easy Jet. Cramped on with little to no leg room, but the food and drink was all free (bonus). Sleep deprivation has well and truly set in now. Even the inflight entertainment is irritating me!
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