Gabby and I will do a final check of my luggage this morning. I am wearing some lovely (if aged) loose summer trousers which are so comfy, the wired bra's are in the suitcase and I have my stretchy sports bra on for comfort. Having lost 5 lbs in weight it fits better than it did. Hopefully I can drop below 11 stone again whilst away - nearly there.
Ted and Minnie Mouse waiting for Rosie to return soon.
Thank you all for your kind wishes. I have been feeling overwhelmed as when you don't sleep well it makes you so emotional, so I have had tears pricking my eyes all the time. Couldn't even cheer myself up watching Home Alone as you had to pay for it! Somehow even Sean Bean in the Frankenstein Chronicles didn't distract me - just depressed me!
Anyway, Gabby arrived, with wine, last night, and the edge has been wiped off my anxiety. She is parking up and coming in to get me through the first two stages of checking in as she knows I am worried about checking in etc. I thought the first bit of flight was 20 hours, but it's 13 from Heathrow to Singapore - long enough when 5 hrs to Jordan was a struggle to cope with. Then a couple of hours for refuelling at Singapore airport, which is absolutely beautiful - and the girls have said set an alarm incase I fall asleep! - and then another ten hours to Christchurch. I arrive 10 a.m. ish on Friday morning. I will be VERY glad to arrive! The only time in my life - having scarcely travelled at all - that I have flown solo was from Bournemouth airport to Guernsey, in the days when the B'mth airport was just a big shed - a hangover from WWII! The actual flight was about 15 minutes, so no sooner had you taken off, you were landing again. A bit different this time.
I will try and keep blogging whilst I'm away. So - watch this space.
Have a great holiday and I look forward to reading your posts. I am going away next year and my biggest dread is Heathrow! Rachel x
ReplyDeleteHope the flights go well - happy holidays!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you are very well prepared and have everything in hand. Try and treat the long journey like the first part of your adventure, watch all the films, eat all the food and try and sleep. I hope you have a wonderful time while you are away. xx
ReplyDeleteHave a great time and can’t wait for your updates!
ReplyDeleteYou'll be fine - enjoy!
ReplyDeleteDon't wired bras take an inordinate amount of space in a bag!!
ReplyDeleteRelax and enjoy your trip xx
Take care, it will be wonderful x
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
Have a wonderful time m’dear
ReplyDeleteI hope that you can get some sleep on the flight. I find that wearing an eye mask to cut out the light and foam ear plugs to minimise noise disruption really does help me to sleep.
ReplyDeleteHave a good journey - it sounds like it will be an exciting trip x
It always seems to me that the worst part of the trip is the anxiety of preparing for it is far more difficult than actually traveling. Can you sleep on a plane? I can't - and that is the worst part.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a safe journey and an uneventful arrival in NZ. Your friend will be delighted to receive and treasure the quilt you've made for her.--Once you are THERE I think you'll be glad that you've under-taken this monumental adventure.
ReplyDeleteIt’s come round so quickly! Can’t wait to hear about your experiences J , enjoy yourself and savour every minute xx Danette x
ReplyDeleteFun things to look out for in NZ:
ReplyDeleteThe Plough seems to stand on its head.
( Ask someone to point out The Southern Cross, it’s stunning )
The water drains in the opposite direction to home.
The sun moving across the sky opposite to home.
A lady showed me her garden saying: it’s lovely and sunny as it faces north.
Even when it’s cloudy use sunscreen in thick layers on your nose.
A wonderful country full of interest.
Bon Voyage x
Have a wonderful time. If you are in Christchurch on a Saturday there is a fantastic artisan market. Worth a visit although I am sure you have plenty to do. Jane, wrote to you about Pantcoy once.
ReplyDeleteWishing you safe, comfortable journeys and a wonderful visit to New Zealand! Love from Dartford Warblerxx
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing you again !!😍
ReplyDeleteYou have a wonderful holiday, enjoy the trip and all the experiences.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Have a safe and enjoyable trip.
ReplyDeleteGood luck and have a lovely time. Yikes, 23 hours on a plane though!
ReplyDeleteYou're on your way now! And we'll be there with our Rosie to meet you in Christchurch Val and Ron xx
ReplyDeleteThe very best of wishess for your holiday. I'm sure you will manage well.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Hope you have an amazing time, Can't wait for the photos x
ReplyDeleteSo exciting! Have a fantastic time, looking forward to reading about all your adventures! Have fun Blods xx
ReplyDeleteAh my packed when I went away was to throw a few things in a bag the night before. Japan on the other hand I went for a few weeks there to work so threw enough cloths for a week and had it laundered every few days on the company of course. Don’t envy the long flight but if your taking a break part way it should not be too bad for jet lag
ReplyDeleteHave a great time and see if there are a few churches to bother
Safe travels!
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