Sorry if it has taken us a couple of days for our first log on New Zealand. Let me catch you up.
After months of carefully trying to get fit for this trip, I ( Alison ) managed to really throw my back out last Thursday while putting on my panties, for heavens sake! Really laid me up for a couple of days, I couldn’t have picked a worse time to be incapacitated. Had so much packing and cleaning to do. After one day totally on my back, it improved enough to get the jobs done. Still bothering me now, but won’t keep me from doing what we want to. Maybe a nice massage when we get the opportunity.
Monday the 9th we left at 5:00 AM for a wonderful trip to Los Angeles in First Class.
God Bless Frequent Flyer Miles! Because of this status we were able to wait in the Admiral’s Lounge which had food, beverages, and very quiet, comfortable surroundings. In Los Angeles every time we left the lounge and came back in, they gave us free vouchers for cocktails. Nice way to pass the 9 1/2 hour layover there. Norman found many reasons to have to leave the Lounge. It took me awhile to catch on, and they never did.
When we boarded the Quantas flight, we were bombarded with lots of pampering. Blankets, pillows, PJ’s, and all the necessary toiletries.
The reclining seats were unbelievable. Just like a Craftmatic bed! We both slept pretty well. I had such a great time during this 13 hour flight, I didn’t want to get off the plane.
What a great way to fly.
After months of carefully trying to get fit for this trip, I ( Alison ) managed to really throw my back out last Thursday while putting on my panties, for heavens sake! Really laid me up for a couple of days, I couldn’t have picked a worse time to be incapacitated. Had so much packing and cleaning to do. After one day totally on my back, it improved enough to get the jobs done. Still bothering me now, but won’t keep me from doing what we want to. Maybe a nice massage when we get the opportunity.
Monday the 9th we left at 5:00 AM for a wonderful trip to Los Angeles in First Class.
God Bless Frequent Flyer Miles! Because of this status we were able to wait in the Admiral’s Lounge which had food, beverages, and very quiet, comfortable surroundings. In Los Angeles every time we left the lounge and came back in, they gave us free vouchers for cocktails. Nice way to pass the 9 1/2 hour layover there. Norman found many reasons to have to leave the Lounge. It took me awhile to catch on, and they never did.
When we boarded the Quantas flight, we were bombarded with lots of pampering. Blankets, pillows, PJ’s, and all the necessary toiletries.
The reclining seats were unbelievable. Just like a Craftmatic bed! We both slept pretty well. I had such a great time during this 13 hour flight, I didn’t want to get off the plane.
What a great way to fly.
