Well, i have eleven minutes of Internet access left and am sitting in a Internet cafe in Heathrow Airport after just completing a 23 hour plane journey. I'm confused right now and i am looking forward to getting home and lying in bed. My body tells me it's past lunch time... but it's 8.20am.
We still have one final flight! From Heathrow to Edinburgh then we need to find a way to get from Edinburgh to Kirkcaldy. So, another few hours until i reach my house, another couple of hours added to this marathon journey (Except a bit further than a marathon!), lasting from yesterday at 10am Australian time (or 1am British time) to about noon the day after in British time. about 35 hours by the time i get home. * Weep, i hardly slept last night... or was it morning... or was it afternoon in our stop in Bangkok?
Monday, July 27, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Day 21, Saturday 25 July 2009
My last full day in Australia, it's sad to be going, but in a way i am looking forward to it in a way.
I still have 3 weeks of holidays and in that time intend to open up another blog, which you should check out. On this one though i will have a lot more time to plan it out and take my time over it. Since i do not have holiday things that need doing, instead I'll just be relaxing into writing the blog. Come back here in a few days for the URL.
Anyway, today we went via ferry to Woy Woy again, in an attempt to spend the remainder of our dollars and just to chill out on the day before we leave. Right now I'm in an Internet cafe, at $7 an hour, which is more expensive than the Internet places in Cairns, (I saw one first half hour free then a dollar an hour!) but a lot cheaper than the hotel prices, $16 an hour was how much one cost!
I won't be blogging tomorrow, because i will inevitably be struggling through 23 hours of a economy class flight. I can't wait!
See you soon on other blogs, Colin.
I still have 3 weeks of holidays and in that time intend to open up another blog, which you should check out. On this one though i will have a lot more time to plan it out and take my time over it. Since i do not have holiday things that need doing, instead I'll just be relaxing into writing the blog. Come back here in a few days for the URL.
Anyway, today we went via ferry to Woy Woy again, in an attempt to spend the remainder of our dollars and just to chill out on the day before we leave. Right now I'm in an Internet cafe, at $7 an hour, which is more expensive than the Internet places in Cairns, (I saw one first half hour free then a dollar an hour!) but a lot cheaper than the hotel prices, $16 an hour was how much one cost!
I won't be blogging tomorrow, because i will inevitably be struggling through 23 hours of a economy class flight. I can't wait!
See you soon on other blogs, Colin.
Day 20, Friday 24 July 2009
From Sydney we head back to Gosford then my Aunts house today. Firstly though we took the ferry to Manly, for a quick look around. I was wearing my Barmah hat today, whilst waiting for the ferry a kid and his grandmother sat down next to me, he said "Look at him, He's a cowboy!" which i thought was extremely cute, worth a laugh. Earlier a guy approached me and asked if i was from the "Wild wild west." Further north i had no reactions like that, but here in Sydney during the winter i had two in one day! So if you're in Sydney during winter with you Barmah hat try it!.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Day 18, Thursday 23 July 2009
Today we flew back to Sydney. All though i have thoroughly enjoyed being all over the East coast and have had a great time every where i find Sydney to be the place i have liked the most.
Maybe it's because I'm such a big tourist, i don't know but i just like it here and am glad to back, if only for a night.
Well, an interesting little tale from this morning, we are waiting for the airport shuttle bus to... the airport. It is running late by ten minutes, and a limousine pulls by, i make a casual remark "I'd laugh if that was our bus..." a woman gets out the front and tells us that it is and it was the last vehicle in the yard making it the cheapest limo ride we will ever go on! Way to travel in style, only to be taken to a Jet Star plane to fly in economy class!
Not much else happened today, we checked into our hotel The Swissotel. Which is five star i believe, which should make for a good nights sleep!
So you know, there is only three nights of my time in Australia left, then i fly back to Britain. Then though i will upload pictures, so make sure you come back here in five days and check it out.
Maybe it's because I'm such a big tourist, i don't know but i just like it here and am glad to back, if only for a night.
Well, an interesting little tale from this morning, we are waiting for the airport shuttle bus to... the airport. It is running late by ten minutes, and a limousine pulls by, i make a casual remark "I'd laugh if that was our bus..." a woman gets out the front and tells us that it is and it was the last vehicle in the yard making it the cheapest limo ride we will ever go on! Way to travel in style, only to be taken to a Jet Star plane to fly in economy class!
Not much else happened today, we checked into our hotel The Swissotel. Which is five star i believe, which should make for a good nights sleep!
So you know, there is only three nights of my time in Australia left, then i fly back to Britain. Then though i will upload pictures, so make sure you come back here in five days and check it out.
Day 17, Wednesday 22 July 2009
Well, after our first night in Townsville, we only have one fully day staying there, so we mainly choose to relax. We saw coral and exotic fish... but unfortunately we weren't at the Great Barrier Reef, instead went to Reef HQ the cities aquarium. Although it was good, who would rather go to an aquarium than go to the Great barrier reef?
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Day 16, Tuesday 22 July 2009
A joke i heard about Queensland rail-
Me "Oh, by the way I'm using the Queensland rail service!"
You "Really, I'll walk along side you then!"
Unfortunately, i heard this joke to late... and went on a journey from Cairns to Townsville with Queensland rail... named The Sunlander. It took over eight hours. OK, understandable if it is a long way, but in the car it could have taken half that time. We didn't realize that it goes at 20 mph. It was terrible watching the trucks and camper vans drive past us on the road next to us. We could have taken a half hour flight instead or whatever!
Well, after most of our day was taken up, we finished our day at and Australian grill, where i ate a Barramundi, a fish which is what you could call, and Australian icon. Which is i think the first australian meal i have had and it was really good! Shame you don't get Barramundi in Scotland!
Me "Oh, by the way I'm using the Queensland rail service!"
You "Really, I'll walk along side you then!"
Unfortunately, i heard this joke to late... and went on a journey from Cairns to Townsville with Queensland rail... named The Sunlander. It took over eight hours. OK, understandable if it is a long way, but in the car it could have taken half that time. We didn't realize that it goes at 20 mph. It was terrible watching the trucks and camper vans drive past us on the road next to us. We could have taken a half hour flight instead or whatever!
Well, after most of our day was taken up, we finished our day at and Australian grill, where i ate a Barramundi, a fish which is what you could call, and Australian icon. Which is i think the first australian meal i have had and it was really good! Shame you don't get Barramundi in Scotland!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Day 15, Monday 20th july
Today is our last day in Cairns. Tomorrow we take the train to Townsville, for two nights before we fly back to Sydney for one night. I am getting very near the end of my journey!
Well, yesterday we rented out a car, today we still have it. So, we
headed up to Port Douglas.
Well, yesterday we rented out a car, today we still have it. So, we
headed up to Port Douglas. On the way we stopped at Palm Cove which is a beautiful beach. After a quick stop we then took to the road and went up to Port Douglas. We only stopped there for lunch really, so we carried on the road and made it to Daintree. Where we took a electric boat cruise, (The quietest boat on the river) to see Crocodiles. We saw two of them and even better, by chance we had the whole boat (which squeezes on 12 max) to ourselves! That was good, my first sighting of wild crocodiles and the guide was good, which is a bonus!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Day 14, Sunday 20th July 2009
Day, 14. Little over a week left in my holidays. Well, the wise old saying says, Time flies when you having fun, but that's not always a good thing if you don't want to go home :P
Anyways, today the plan was that we are renting a car and then going into the nearby... (Unless you take the scenic route... Trust me!) town, named Innisfail where we met a friend of a friend, on behalf of this friend... Long story, they know it, i don't. :P
We drove for ages, on the scenic route of course. We stopped at The Babinda Boulders near Cairns, which had good views. Huge boulders, the sign read "This creek has claimed many lifves"...Jeepers! We didn't climb on the boulders, but the sign doesn't stop others :P
Afterwards we met with this friend of a friend, who is a local and they showed us round a bit.
Took us to the each of a sugar cane field, the Sugar industry is the second biggest in Australia, behind tourism. At this sugar cane field we got to chew on some sugar cane, which, to no surprise was sweet, similar to its product, sugar. Taste sensation! She took us to the banana Fields, which are many and we saw the unripe bananas, which they keep under multi colour bags and to a beach, which is better than Scottish beaches... by far.
Well, we took a long way on the way there, but we took what seemed like a massive journey on the way back, on a twisting road for 19 km, which took time. Still, it was worth the journey, albeit a long one!
Anyways, today the plan was that we are renting a car and then going into the nearby... (Unless you take the scenic route... Trust me!) town, named Innisfail where we met a friend of a friend, on behalf of this friend... Long story, they know it, i don't. :P
We drove for ages, on the scenic route of course. We stopped at The Babinda Boulders near Cairns, which had good views. Huge boulders, the sign read "This creek has claimed many lifves"...Jeepers! We didn't climb on the boulders, but the sign doesn't stop others :P
Afterwards we met with this friend of a friend, who is a local and they showed us round a bit.
Took us to the each of a sugar cane field, the Sugar industry is the second biggest in Australia, behind tourism. At this sugar cane field we got to chew on some sugar cane, which, to no surprise was sweet, similar to its product, sugar. Taste sensation! She took us to the banana Fields, which are many and we saw the unripe bananas, which they keep under multi colour bags and to a beach, which is better than Scottish beaches... by far.
Well, we took a long way on the way there, but we took what seemed like a massive journey on the way back, on a twisting road for 19 km, which took time. Still, it was worth the journey, albeit a long one!
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Day 13, Saturday 18th July 2009
I'm writing this morning because i don't think i will be back on today.
But that is because we are going out all afternoon, then chilling in the hotel this evening.
Well, today we are taking the Skyrail! Which should be good. It's basically a sky rail which takes you over the rainforest canopy, i can't wait. Gives me a opportunity to see the rain forest, instead of actually having to climb through a forest, we can be only metres above it. Should be a fantastic experience!
Afterwards i think we will be relaxing at the hotel, me and dad will hit the gym.... Only joking! Dad won't be at the gym *Chuckle, he will be in the sauna. I'm still trying to persuade him to go, because under sixteen year olds must go with an adult unfortunately. Otherwise if all else fails we will be at the pool and up to not much.
P.s I'm enjoying sunny weather too! Exactly what i was looking forward to in this holiday. :D
But that is because we are going out all afternoon, then chilling in the hotel this evening.
Well, today we are taking the Skyrail! Which should be good. It's basically a sky rail which takes you over the rainforest canopy, i can't wait. Gives me a opportunity to see the rain forest, instead of actually having to climb through a forest, we can be only metres above it. Should be a fantastic experience!
Afterwards i think we will be relaxing at the hotel, me and dad will hit the gym.... Only joking! Dad won't be at the gym *Chuckle, he will be in the sauna. I'm still trying to persuade him to go, because under sixteen year olds must go with an adult unfortunately. Otherwise if all else fails we will be at the pool and up to not much.
P.s I'm enjoying sunny weather too! Exactly what i was looking forward to in this holiday. :D
Friday, July 17, 2009
Day 12, Friday 17th July 2009
Today we headed to Cairns! We took the plane from Brisbane into Cairns International Airport which has a lot of work getting done on it. It took just over 2 hours and already at this point we could tell it was warmer. From the airport we caught a taxi to our hotel, The Sebel which is nice. It has a pool and an expensive business center, which I am in writing this!
Tonight there may be a fireworks display, by chance on the same night we show up, which should make a fantastic way to start our time in Cairns.
Tonight there may be a fireworks display, by chance on the same night we show up, which should make a fantastic way to start our time in Cairns.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Day 11, Thursday 16th July
To start today we caught a bus up to the view point of Mt. Coot-tha, which presents magnificent views of Brisbane. (Looking forward to uploading pictures when i get home :) It presents panoramic views of the City and of the glass mountains.
After that we took the Aboriginal Art trail, which was a short walk but along the way there was Aboriginal Art work scattered alongside the path. We followed the path to the JC slaughter falls, but we were disappointed to find a mere trickle of water in a otherwise dried up river.
I sat in the Brisbane Planetarium for 45 minutes watching a video about the universe in general, you know... the galaxies and all that :) Ye, that was really good too.
After that we took the Aboriginal Art trail, which was a short walk but along the way there was Aboriginal Art work scattered alongside the path. We followed the path to the JC slaughter falls, but we were disappointed to find a mere trickle of water in a otherwise dried up river.
I sat in the Brisbane Planetarium for 45 minutes watching a video about the universe in general, you know... the galaxies and all that :) Ye, that was really good too.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Day 10, Wednesday 15th July 2009
Well, a good day today. We set out in the morning to see the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Which was good, we saw Kangaroos, Crocodiles, Wombats, Tasmanian Devils, Dingos and of course Koalas, over 130 of them.
After finishing there, we took the Bus back and haven't done much else. Went to a Cafe, walked around the City Center. Something interesting about Australia compared to Britain that you notice as you walk around is there is water fountains all over the place. Fairly obvious why, because summer day 40 degree heat would be pretty hard work, but it would look completely out of place in every Scottish park. :P
Also, we did watch The Hangover last night and it is funny! Kinda random at points but certainly a good laugh.
After finishing there, we took the Bus back and haven't done much else. Went to a Cafe, walked around the City Center. Something interesting about Australia compared to Britain that you notice as you walk around is there is water fountains all over the place. Fairly obvious why, because summer day 40 degree heat would be pretty hard work, but it would look completely out of place in every Scottish park. :P
Also, we did watch The Hangover last night and it is funny! Kinda random at points but certainly a good laugh.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Day 9, Tuesday 14th July 2009
The day is still not over yet, but i won't be back on tonight so i'm posting now.
Not up to much today, we learnt from our mistakes and took a bus into the City center today. Wandered around the City for a while, but jumped on the CityCat, the Boat which took us all along the river, we stayed on until the end of the journey admiring the City then got off at the New farm district. Went then into the New Farm park, and wandered around aimlessly before deciding to catch a bus back into the City.
Since then we have walked around not doing much. We scouted out the imax theatre which I'm going to in 30 minutes to watch the film The Hangover, my brother tells me it's funny and also i have discovered the state library, which i am standing in right now! It's awesome (Free Internet access!).
Not up to much today, we learnt from our mistakes and took a bus into the City center today. Wandered around the City for a while, but jumped on the CityCat, the Boat which took us all along the river, we stayed on until the end of the journey admiring the City then got off at the New farm district. Went then into the New Farm park, and wandered around aimlessly before deciding to catch a bus back into the City.
Since then we have walked around not doing much. We scouted out the imax theatre which I'm going to in 30 minutes to watch the film The Hangover, my brother tells me it's funny and also i have discovered the state library, which i am standing in right now! It's awesome (Free Internet access!).
Day 8, Monday 13th July 2009
Basically today was a day of travelling from near Gosford where i am staying, to Brisbane. Which is probably about the distance from Kirkcaldy to London for those in Kirkcaldy... A bit less.
My cousin dropped us off at the train station in Gosford, then we jumped onto the train to Sydney Terminal, then changed onto the train to the Airport.
We were about two hours in advance... (It's my paranoid dad )... then set of for a nice short flight- at least compared to the one from Heathrow to Sydney. :)
From Brisbane Airport we got a train to the area we are staying in.
After checking in and having a Chinese/ Vietnamese meal we walked from the resteraunt to the City center, which is a lot longer than what is fun! *Note to self- catch bus tomorrow!*
My cousin dropped us off at the train station in Gosford, then we jumped onto the train to Sydney Terminal, then changed onto the train to the Airport.
We were about two hours in advance... (It's my paranoid dad )... then set of for a nice short flight- at least compared to the one from Heathrow to Sydney. :)
From Brisbane Airport we got a train to the area we are staying in.
After checking in and having a Chinese/ Vietnamese meal we walked from the resteraunt to the City center, which is a lot longer than what is fun! *Note to self- catch bus tomorrow!*
Day 7, Sunday 12th July 2009
Well, won't have to much opportunity to post from this point on... Because i head to Brisbane tomorrow!
Today, not much is going on, chilling at my cousins house... We went out for lunch but basically packing my bags and preparing for my flight tomorrow :D
Today, not much is going on, chilling at my cousins house... We went out for lunch but basically packing my bags and preparing for my flight tomorrow :D
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Day 5, Saturday 11th July 2009
Today i return back to my Aunts house outside Sydney, but before then i am hanging out with my cousin all morning and into the afternoon.
We met up with a friend of his and then we walk round the Sydney shops and have some lunch in the food court of Market city. It was good fun, afterward we headed back to his place by train followed bus to his apartment. Then by car for two and a half hour to my aunts house. It would have been a bit quicker but the Sat nav was working up, it kept telling us to turn when there was no turn. Oh well, I'm used to travelling by now so it wasn't that bad. Just reasonable fun :D
We met up with a friend of his and then we walk round the Sydney shops and have some lunch in the food court of Market city. It was good fun, afterward we headed back to his place by train followed bus to his apartment. Then by car for two and a half hour to my aunts house. It would have been a bit quicker but the Sat nav was working up, it kept telling us to turn when there was no turn. Oh well, I'm used to travelling by now so it wasn't that bad. Just reasonable fun :D
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Day 4, Friday 10th July 2009
Today is the Bridgeclimb!
Not just any bridge of course, the world famous Sydney Harbour bridge! It started a 12.15, so we had a couple of hours before hand.
It had rained overnight just enough so that it was clear and sunny by the time we had left the hotel. Perfect weather for climbing the bridge.
Firstly, in the spare time before we had to go to the bridge we walked around and explored Sydney Opera House. Which really is extremely beautiful on a fine day.
From there we headed to The Botanical Gardens which contains many exotic plants and animals we had never seen before. We spotted Flying Foxes hanging from the trees, they are in fact huge bats which were trying to get some sleep hanging from every tree. There was thousands of them! I'm wondering how they compare to with bats back home-?
After this, we started heading back towards The Harbour Bridge, on the way we had a quick stop at a Bakery Cafe (121 George street), before arriving at at the bridge for our preparation for the climb.
We took 45 minutes getting kitted out in our one piece overall (compulsory), hats gloves, fleeces, rain jackets and hankies! Then after a quick practise on the ladders (To check if we could climb them) we were off. After an hour of gangway walking, ladder climbing and a all in all 1337 stairs we reached the summit, which was fantastic, unfortunately we were not allowed cameras, so we simply have to remember the fantastic experience.
The group leader was good, funny and knowledgeable, he cracked some funny jokes, but as it is his job we presume its the same ones he uses every day. For example he told us about the only man who survived falling off the bridge received a medal "Commemorating the preservation of his life"
After climbing back down from the summit and getting off our equipment we walked through china town again for a good meal to finish the great day. Looking forward hanging out with my cousin tommorow. :)
Not just any bridge of course, the world famous Sydney Harbour bridge! It started a 12.15, so we had a couple of hours before hand.
It had rained overnight just enough so that it was clear and sunny by the time we had left the hotel. Perfect weather for climbing the bridge.
Firstly, in the spare time before we had to go to the bridge we walked around and explored Sydney Opera House. Which really is extremely beautiful on a fine day.
From there we headed to The Botanical Gardens which contains many exotic plants and animals we had never seen before. We spotted Flying Foxes hanging from the trees, they are in fact huge bats which were trying to get some sleep hanging from every tree. There was thousands of them! I'm wondering how they compare to with bats back home-?
After this, we started heading back towards The Harbour Bridge, on the way we had a quick stop at a Bakery Cafe (121 George street), before arriving at at the bridge for our preparation for the climb.
We took 45 minutes getting kitted out in our one piece overall (compulsory), hats gloves, fleeces, rain jackets and hankies! Then after a quick practise on the ladders (To check if we could climb them) we were off. After an hour of gangway walking, ladder climbing and a all in all 1337 stairs we reached the summit, which was fantastic, unfortunately we were not allowed cameras, so we simply have to remember the fantastic experience.
The group leader was good, funny and knowledgeable, he cracked some funny jokes, but as it is his job we presume its the same ones he uses every day. For example he told us about the only man who survived falling off the bridge received a medal "Commemorating the preservation of his life"
After climbing back down from the summit and getting off our equipment we walked through china town again for a good meal to finish the great day. Looking forward hanging out with my cousin tommorow. :)
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Day 3, Thursday 9th July 2009
Today we headed to Sydney. We took a bus to Gosford then a train to Sydney central to change 
trains and go to Circular Quays which is five minutes from my hotel, The Russel. The area is called The Rocks.
After arriving, we left our bags and then left the hotel to explore, stopping for lunch at The Rocks Cafe. Which is a neat little cafe.
From outside the cafe we can see the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a magnificent and iconic structure. To our delight the weather has been lovely and sunny today, so we could spend time in the sun gazing at the famous Opera house and Harbour Bridge,which we climb tomorrow!
Unfortunately i cannot upload the pictures i have taken just now, i have to wait until i get home but when i am home i will do so. The Bridge is quite a spectacle, we were able to walk directly underneath it and gaze up at it in wonder. So it's unfortunate that i can't upload photos as i see the sights.
After passing the bridge we took a long walk to Darling Harbour, passed The Sydney entertainment centre, went into Paddies market and walked around China town well into the dark. (Which starts at 5pm remember :P) After hours of walking we took a quick ferry under the Harbour Bridge back to our district, The Rocks.
After a quick stop at the 24 hour restaurant City Extra for a meal we returned for a early sleep... *Goes to bed.
trains and go to Circular Quays which is five minutes from my hotel, The Russel. The area is called The Rocks.After arriving, we left our bags and then left the hotel to explore, stopping for lunch at The Rocks Cafe. Which is a neat little cafe.
From outside the cafe we can see the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a magnificent and iconic structure. To our delight the weather has been lovely and sunny today, so we could spend time in the sun gazing at the famous Opera house and Harbour Bridge,which we climb tomorrow!
Unfortunately i cannot upload the pictures i have taken just now, i have to wait until i get home but when i am home i will do so. The Bridge is quite a spectacle, we were able to walk directly underneath it and gaze up at it in wonder. So it's unfortunate that i can't upload photos as i see the sights.
After passing the bridge we took a long walk to Darling Harbour, passed The Sydney entertainment centre, went into Paddies market and walked around China town well into the dark. (Which starts at 5pm remember :P) After hours of walking we took a quick ferry under the Harbour Bridge back to our district, The Rocks.
After a quick stop at the 24 hour restaurant City Extra for a meal we returned for a early sleep... *Goes to bed.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Day 2 Wednesday 8th July 2009
Our second day exploring Australia.
Today we we took a Bus then train to end up in Woy Woy, (yep, its a place). Fish 'n' Chips for lunch, with many pelicans flying around the water. A ferry back to complete the Bus-Train-Boat sequence. :)
The strange thing about Australia, for me, is the time that it goes dark. Where i'm at, in Sydney it turns dark at around... 5:30pm. This is weird because in Scotland right now it turns dark after 10pm. It's crazy, my body tells me it's later at 8pm because its been dark for two hours already. Possibly it's still the jet lag but i don't know. To be honest i haven't really felt the Jet lag to badly i mean i feel pretty much fine which is suprising since my body has had a 10 hour change to adjust to.
Sydney harbour bridge climb on Friday. Can't wait!
-Colin
Today we we took a Bus then train to end up in Woy Woy, (yep, its a place). Fish 'n' Chips for lunch, with many pelicans flying around the water. A ferry back to complete the Bus-Train-Boat sequence. :)
The strange thing about Australia, for me, is the time that it goes dark. Where i'm at, in Sydney it turns dark at around... 5:30pm. This is weird because in Scotland right now it turns dark after 10pm. It's crazy, my body tells me it's later at 8pm because its been dark for two hours already. Possibly it's still the jet lag but i don't know. To be honest i haven't really felt the Jet lag to badly i mean i feel pretty much fine which is suprising since my body has had a 10 hour change to adjust to.
Sydney harbour bridge climb on Friday. Can't wait!
-Colin
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Day 1, Tuesday 7th July 2009 + Arrival
Well, here i am, in Australia in one piece. All baggage is with us and we have all arrived safe and sound. *phew.
Hopefully Australia will live up to it's my expectations and prove the 23 hour plane journey to be worth it.
Overall the journey wasn't enjoyable. Economy class is cramped and uncomfortable i was sick for the first leg. The meals didn't help any, breakfast especially. Not recommended. After the uncomfortable first leg of the journey we a two hour stop in Bangkok, before carrying on for a second slightly shorter second leg.
Whilst boarding the plane we were upgraded! We know someone who works for British Airways and they put a good word in for us, a member of the crew realized who we are and gave us seats in business class. The quality of the journey vastly improved and i started feeling better soon afterwards. More comfortable seats, round the clock food and a lot more leg room. After that the flight was relaxing, almost enjoyable! Also, upon being upgraded the number of staff per person increased and they started doing a good job. Very friendly British Airways staff!
We arrived in the early hours of the Australian day. Surprisingly, it was freezing cold! Of course the Australian stereo type is of sunny hot weather. But its been cold, and today it rained!
On arrival we didn't do much an hour drive to get to where we are staying and then slept and had a lazy day. Today we were exploring the local area. We say some shops and then went to terrigal to admire the views. A bit cloudy and cold, but the views turned out alright.
I heard that in kirkcaldy it is sunny! Just after i leave and its cold here!
I'll post again soon and keep you updated!
Colin
Hopefully Australia will live up to it's my expectations and prove the 23 hour plane journey to be worth it.
Overall the journey wasn't enjoyable. Economy class is cramped and uncomfortable i was sick for the first leg. The meals didn't help any, breakfast especially. Not recommended. After the uncomfortable first leg of the journey we a two hour stop in Bangkok, before carrying on for a second slightly shorter second leg.
Whilst boarding the plane we were upgraded! We know someone who works for British Airways and they put a good word in for us, a member of the crew realized who we are and gave us seats in business class. The quality of the journey vastly improved and i started feeling better soon afterwards. More comfortable seats, round the clock food and a lot more leg room. After that the flight was relaxing, almost enjoyable! Also, upon being upgraded the number of staff per person increased and they started doing a good job. Very friendly British Airways staff!
We arrived in the early hours of the Australian day. Surprisingly, it was freezing cold! Of course the Australian stereo type is of sunny hot weather. But its been cold, and today it rained!
On arrival we didn't do much an hour drive to get to where we are staying and then slept and had a lazy day. Today we were exploring the local area. We say some shops and then went to terrigal to admire the views. A bit cloudy and cold, but the views turned out alright.
I heard that in kirkcaldy it is sunny! Just after i leave and its cold here!
I'll post again soon and keep you updated!
Colin
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