Its a long way to Ethiopia
(Sung to the tune of It's a...Tipperary).
Left Auckland on a beautiful spring morning - it was just about daylight by the time we took off. Landed to a cool morning in Sydney then shot down to Wollongong for Ascilite and Leadership Project evaluation meetings. A bit rushed but very productive. Just as well the rental car didn't have a governor on the speedo for the trip back to the airport!
It was well worth observing the British Airways dress code for guest travelers for the comfort we got to travel in. The design of the cabin is very unusual and couples traveling together seem uncomfortable (or maybe it just unfamiliar) with the idea of sitting facing each other. But when you can get horizontal on a plane I think anything that seems strange becomes just fine. Food and service were EXQUISITE. Wish I could afford to travel this way every time.
The first hop over to Singapore passed quickly - then on to London and the wonderful country where it once cost a penny, now 20p just to have a pee. Getting caught short takes on a whole new meaning when natural bodily functions can't be entertained until he correct sum has been paid!
On that note - have you heard that the old saying "going to spend a penny" has been superceded by the somewhat inelegant "euro-nating' No wonder the UK refused to switch currencies!
Anyway, it now costs 12 quid to have a shower to clearly progress is happening here! After the first 36 hours of travel I would have paid ANYTHING for that shower - and I did! That plus the wonders of wireless access that have allowed me to clear my over-capacity mailbox, move forward the plans for project selection and embarrass my travel companion by putting his picture on this site! Ha - you notice I didn't put my own 'smart-dress-traveler' pic up. Such is the power of the pen pusher...
Have been reading Bob Geldof's book - Geldof in Africa - on the plane. Very fitting for the occasion - also very humorous, informative and incredibly well written.
Next stop Addis Ababa - via Beirut as far as I know. By the time we get there we will have been on the move for more than 48 hours! To get to our final destination at Degan we have another full day by road - via hired minibus and driver. At least we get to wait a day until the rest of the Cunningham whanau arrive from UK and Tanzania. The two hour flight up country would have been stunning but better pictures on the ground. So good morning / day / evening to all you lovely readers. I will keep you posted as and when I can.
Cathy
Left Auckland on a beautiful spring morning - it was just about daylight by the time we took off. Landed to a cool morning in Sydney then shot down to Wollongong for Ascilite and Leadership Project evaluation meetings. A bit rushed but very productive. Just as well the rental car didn't have a governor on the speedo for the trip back to the airport!It was well worth observing the British Airways dress code for guest travelers for the comfort we got to travel in. The design of the cabin is very unusual and couples traveling together seem uncomfortable (or maybe it just unfamiliar) with the idea of sitting facing each other. But when you can get horizontal on a plane I think anything that seems strange becomes just fine. Food and service were EXQUISITE. Wish I could afford to travel this way every time.
The first hop over to Singapore passed quickly - then on to London and the wonderful country where it once cost a penny, now 20p just to have a pee. Getting caught short takes on a whole new meaning when natural bodily functions can't be entertained until he correct sum has been paid!
On that note - have you heard that the old saying "going to spend a penny" has been superceded by the somewhat inelegant "euro-nating' No wonder the UK refused to switch currencies!
Anyway, it now costs 12 quid to have a shower to clearly progress is happening here! After the first 36 hours of travel I would have paid ANYTHING for that shower - and I did! That plus the wonders of wireless access that have allowed me to clear my over-capacity mailbox, move forward the plans for project selection and embarrass my travel companion by putting his picture on this site! Ha - you notice I didn't put my own 'smart-dress-traveler' pic up. Such is the power of the pen pusher...
Have been reading Bob Geldof's book - Geldof in Africa - on the plane. Very fitting for the occasion - also very humorous, informative and incredibly well written.
Next stop Addis Ababa - via Beirut as far as I know. By the time we get there we will have been on the move for more than 48 hours! To get to our final destination at Degan we have another full day by road - via hired minibus and driver. At least we get to wait a day until the rest of the Cunningham whanau arrive from UK and Tanzania. The two hour flight up country would have been stunning but better pictures on the ground. So good morning / day / evening to all you lovely readers. I will keep you posted as and when I can.
Cathy
posted by Cathy Gunn at
September 26, 2007
4 Comments:
Hi Cathy
Glad to hear that the first leg of your journey wasn't too arduous even if the seating arrangements were unfamiliar! (not as familar as having the person in front of you reclining on your lap).
We very much look forward to hearing more about your travels and hope to see a few photos of you posted too (so hand over the camera to Sam at some point).
All our love the Roy Boys and girl
XXX
Sound like an amazing trip across. your ten days or so are going to feel like a drop in the ocean. I can imagine how they are looking forward to your arrival. Will be keeping any eye out for further postings if you can mange them.
Hi Cathy, It sounds as though the start of your adventure has begun already! I look forward to reading more when you get the chance.
I agree with jill,jan&fraser, hand over that camera, we want to see pics of you too!
Let the memorable journey begin, take care, Tess :o)
Hi Cathy, glad the business class experience was worth it and that you survived the trip back from the 'Gong to Sydney! We thought we'd send you one more report for comment in case you got bored ;-) Seriously tho - bring on the photos - you can't hide behind the camera for the whole trip, failing that I do have some of you from the Tassie trip I could put up, but then you might reciprocate! Anyway, enjoy look fwd to seeing and reading more , Gerry
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