Wellsir, we were worried and not looking forward to a five hour layover in Dallas. It didn't happen, nosir, not at all. We had six hours in Tulsa. The plane from Dallas had mechanical problems. Good, I didn't want to fly in it anyway. So they finally started boarding people in Dallas to come to Tulsa. There were more mechanical problems.
Now when the plane finally arrived, did they think we would all cheer? Not bloody likely. But we did get on and we did finally leave. People all over missed many connections but, fortunately as it turned out, we had a five hour window so we were good.
Our plane from Dallas to Brisbane was a little over half full and there was plenty of room for everyone. Many people hit the center section and had all four seats to stretch out in. I got to the back and grabbed one ofr the full rows only to be told by a cabin attendant that part of it was taken. Why she saved it for a young guy I do not know but she did.
I tried sleeping in two seats but couldn't get in a configuration with my old, tired body that was as confortable as my personal one seat with the back let back. So I stayed there. I wanted to try to sleep so I am mad at the cabin attendant.
We landed in Brisbane to refuel, let off a few passengers and take on a few. WE had to go through security again in Brisbane but, as in most countries, we did not have to undress and remove down to the bare skin as we do in the U. S.
When we finally landed in Sydney we were sent through the mildest entrance you can imagine. Having been there several times I am sure they recognized me and said, "Hey, there is Chelsea, put him on the fast track as he is a VIP.
You can put whatever initials you want to that.
We are now in Connabarbran and have already seen many Roos. More about that later as I hear people approaching.
The days have been super beautiful.
More later.