Friday, 3 October 2003

To New Zealand!

Woke at 5.10am when Dad came in after the alarm decided not to work. Weather was cold, windy and rainy. Did last minute check of luggage, decided I had it all and Dad and I set off to Aeropelican.

Got there @ 6.05 for a 6.30 flight to Sydney. Met Helen Bryce (from work) there. Flight was awful, I was sick. Helen looked after me.

After a long line up, checked in for flight to Auckland. Was going to join Helen in Qantas club but ran out of time. Went through international clearance @ 9am. Flight boarded about 9.15. Took off late.

Flight was OK - I kept my eyes closed for most of it. Ate a little bit. There was a bit of violent turbulence a few times, but didn't last long. Felt a bit yuck when I opened my eyes and got off plane.

Took a while to get through passport control and collect baggage. Got a shuttle bus to Airedale Hotel in the city - $20. Hotel v. flash. Met Toni, who I'm sharing a room with. Had a nap for an hour and a half.

Did the pre-tour meeting @ 6.30 and filled in the paperwork. Went to get dinner at Sky with Toni. Early night for me - late start tomorrow - woo hoo!!

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