Back in Time
Trip Start
Apr 10, 2006
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Trip End
Jul 24, 2006
Santiago, Chile
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
The flight was ok except for some bastxxxx, who couldn't stop passing wind; he stank and every time I tried to get to sleep another waft of him would hit my nostrils - I resorted to covering my nose with my jacket, and every nolw and again a stewardess would come through the cabin with air freshener; that's how bad it was.!
We left NZ at 5.30pm on the 30th and travelled for half a day arriving 6 hours before we left. So Judy and my kids who had been 12 hours behind were now 6 hours ahead. My watch was saying the 31st but I had to drag it back to the 30th kicking and screaming. It is a really nice way of travelling - I've added a day to my trip without even trying.
Flying in over Chile this morning was fabulous - bathed in sunshine and with clear skies, I was able to make out homes, fields, vehicles, and the closer we got to Santiago, the greener and more fertile it became. The land all the way to the sea was hilly and semi-mountainous, and overlooking Santiago itself the edge of the Andes - snow capped as well, with a large river running right down to the sea.
The airport is modern, clean and tidy, and shops as normal as in any airport. The people are all friendly and helpful. I headed for a VIP lounge - I have a 7 hour stop over and want to spend it in relative comfort - success; nice chairs, TV's food and drink and Internet access.
Next stop Lima, Peru.
