Well, Departure day finally dawned and we were off to Canberra Airport to begin our intrepid journey.
CabExpress got a cab to our door ahead of time and we where off with our 7 pieces of luggage to the airport. Surprised about the number of Kangaroos hangin out along the road behind Mt Majura - it was almost a perfect way to depart, pass a bit of early morning wildlife...
Canberra Airport checkin went smoothely, and I avoided scalding the check in agent who didnt seem to entirely believe me when I said that Hawaii was a part of the USA. She suggested that it was an island, and so different than the US - I practiced my "Coping with stupid people that can otherwise F*** up my day" strategies, gave her a quizzical smile and headed off to the lounge.
Erica ate toast with Vegimite - i drank cofee, boarded our 9:40 am flight and left the Peoples Socialist Republic of the ACT.
Arrived on Sydeny about on time, headed up stairs to the new Business class lounge to go to the bathroom, then came to find Erica's parents who where taking us out for lunch.
Lunch was, as is usual when shared with the Lewis's, an enjoyable "event".
For now, we are ensconsed in the Qantas First Class Lounge, having enjoyed the good wine, the food, and their internet connection, we await the call to board JQ3 our Jetstar flight to Hawaii.
I am imagining that Jetstar will be a little like flying "Pam Anne" - They only make the same mistake twice...
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Interesting first day. Hope you manage to keep up the diary.
Beware the alligators!
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