In 80 days around the world :)

12th of January 2006 12:30am (BNE-time)

Yep, nice change. When I came here I flew twice with British Airways and once with Qantas, although everything was booked with Cathay Pacific. Now on my way back I got Cathay pacific until London. I will see how it is. Another thing is that they booked my luggage already until Berlin. I doubt about it.

Last night I slept only 4 hours. Can you imagine I got fish and chips for my farewell party?! This english-scottish couple did this to me. I could avoid this traditional "island" food for 12 months in Cambridge, but here not even for one. But if you see the seafood here, you will understand why. It is DELICIOUS!! I will miss all this. Especially Mhairi and Co. :) Currently I am waiting for my flight to Hong Kong (HKG). I couldn't resist to buy something sweet, australian macademia nuts with chocolate. But that is a present for german relatives. Getting tired now.

BNE-HKG 6956km 8:17 hours

16:45 (BNE-time)

After 2,5 hours the captain decided to land in Cairns. 30 minutes ago there was a burning smell in the air, but it stopped again. But the captain decided to stop and let the plane check. We should land in Cairns in 30 minutes. They stopped the TV and the radio. Then the smell again. Suddenly smoke came out of the aircon. People were screaming "Fire, Fire!". How would you behave? I am not panicing, but I am not calm either. The crew calmed the people again. The smoke was there to remove the burning smell. Surprisingly I am not tired anymore. Every single move of the plane, every unknown noise is scary now. I am ok.

17:20 (BNE-time)

We landed in Cairns. Even the fire brigade is following us. At least I can now pretend that I was once in Cairns.



17:20 (BNE-time)

No Cathay pacific engineer in Cairns. Conclusion => We all stay overnight in Cairns. I am fine with it. Safety has the highest priority.

18:20 (BNE-time)
Sitting now in the coach, which should bring us to the hotel (Why does all this remind me of my trip in October?) ;) I calm down now, although we still don't know when we got to HKG tomorrow. I called my mum and hopefully I can give her more info later. (I am laughing inward)

22:00 (BNE-time)
We got 5min to give a free phone call. I called mum. At least they know where I am. I got here a whole studio and again two huge beds. They still don't know about tomorrow. So I just watch a bit TV. Unfortunately I can't use my laptop because of the black screen. I wish you all a good night.

13th of January 4:45 (BNE-time)
The phone is ringing. "This is your reminder call. This is your reminder call. This is ....". I didn't ask for one. I got up and went to the bathroom. Fortunately I saw a sheet of paper in front of the entry : 6am bus to airport; 8am flight to HKG. Looks like they could fix something.

9:22 (BNE-time)
Ok, sitting on the plane again, same seat. This is important, because there was no one next to me. We got a voucher for breakfast at the airport. They offer us to spend another night in HKG. They have heavy seasonal passanger loads for the flights to Europe. I don't know yet. I will check in HKG what kind of option I have. Would be great to go directly to Germany. I will see.

CNS-HKG 5572 km 6:39 hours

10:00 (BNE-time)
Now we take off, at last.

11:45 (BNE-time)
Just got lunch. The chinese Year of the Dog should start soon. Don't know the exact date for it. The flight is ok, except that I am a bit freezing. But I have to get used to it anyway. I have now enough time to learn for my exam. So I am not too upset with this delay. I could go to the cafe I found in October in HKG to get free internet access. I will see. I think they don't want you to switch to another company.

HKG-KUL 2546km 3:15 hours

18:30 (BNE-time)
Yep, it is getting more exciting. KUL is Kuala Lumpur. Arrived in HKG, the ground staff was waiting for us to organize further details. Either you could stay in HKG for one more night or get a immediatly flight to KUL and then to Paris - Charles de Gaulles. Because I had to fly to Berlin via London I am now about to fly to KUL. I think 90min after we arrived in HKG I am back in an airplane and in the air again. Still could find time to call mum.

MHAIRI!! Guess what I am watching here!
1) Corpe's Bride
2) Wallace & Gromit
3) March of the penguines
4) Brother Grimm
5) Oliver Twist ..... hihi

21:00 (BNE-time)
Preparing for landing.

21:40 (BNE-time)
I should be in Berlin now. Where am I? In Kuala Lumpur!!!!!

KUL-CDG 10.769km 12:50hours

14th of January 11:00 (BNE-time)
I am on the way to Paris with Malayasian airways. We should land in less than 4 hours.

18:15 (BNE-time)
Looks good. I am in the plane to Berlin now. This plane is soo small, hihi. But the seats made with leather!!! My parents pick me up. Yeark, never eat german sandwiches. Why, just why do they put soooo much butter on it? It is cold here and they feed me with butter.

I want to go back to BNE!!!!

P.S. sorry no pics so far, cause the cable I need is still on its way! ;)