Category Archives: DownUnder (Mostly)

Day One in Paradise

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Barry

After a good nights rest we were up early (for us). We had woken up around 5:30 in anticipation of seeing the sun-rise, but it was too cloudy.  We had a leisurely breakfast then took a stroll in the opposite … Continue reading →

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Arrival

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Barry

On the aircraft we had the old style seating, not the pods, but the seats were comfortable with plenty of leg room. The crew were very friendly, helpful and efficient. Once airborne we were offered drinks and a meal, the … Continue reading →

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The Trip Continues

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Barry

This entry revolves around travel, and may be a little too detailed for some, it was written mainly so I could remember the details for future trip planning. A 5AM wake call started day 2 of the trip. We used … Continue reading →

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The Adventure Begins

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Barry

After a long day of hanging around, packing and closing up the house it was finally time to leave. Paul picked us up and took us to the airport around 7pm. This leg of trip wasn’t available in business class … Continue reading →

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