Austrailia!

BlogYesterday we left the Vagabond Backpackers, quite sad really.

Spent the (rainy) morning in Christchurch, then in the Canterbury Museum which was superb. We wandered back to the car and had some sandwiches, watched by at least 50 ducks, and then I thought I would check the flight time. I looked at it and it said 16.45!!!

It was then 1500 hours. Horror. So we roared off to the airport, and looked for the Apex return of cars place. There was none. Avis told me very snootily that they didn't have anyone at the airport!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My email had definitely said: return to Christchurch airport. Fortunately a very pleasant official-type woman sent straight from Heaven came to our aid, and said: leave it in the long term car part with the key in the boot, and ring them and tell them where it is. So we did.

Then hared off to the International Departures, nobody at the Emirates departures, thought WE HAVE MISSED IT!!!!!!!!!!! Another kind lady came along and looked at our ticket, and lo and behold, it was 18.45 take-off. So we were the first (somewhat chastened) bods in the queue to check in, and then had a restful time recovering in a very quiet airport!

The journey, after that, was a doddle. Met by Shuttle driver Ted and transported to Emma and Dom's flat, modern and comfortable.... except no kettle, but I have since learned that they do not have one! Also the cooker does not seem to work, but oh dear, that means we shall have to eat out :-)

We did just that this morning, and had an Ozzy breakfast that should keep us full up all day. We have been watching surfers and generally relaxing. Will go into Sydney tomorrow.