duncanm

10.25pm: We're at Changi after a good flight from Perth in cattle class. No upgrade on the first leg and, we've just discovered, none on the second, either. Ah, well, on the long haul we'll just have to slum it in premium economy. Is that Aberdeen Angus class? On the first leg, we were in a middle row of four but there was no one in the seat to May's left. At first, I was pleased to see that an old granny was sitting directly in front of me...no chance of HER putting her seat back. Yeah, right. Just goes to show that looks can be deceptive. She would probably have mugged me as well, given half a chance. May and I both watched Animal Kingdom, I think the best Australian movie since Lantana. It's about ... read more

Hi, folks...this is the first entry on the travel blog I have created to keep you informed about what May and I experience on our overseas trip. I haven't used a blog before so bear with me while I find my way around. I'm writing this at 8.45 on the morning of our departure, Thursday, July 8. We'll be leaving for the airport around 12.30 for our flight to Singapore and then on to London. We have applied for upgrades to business using frequent flyer points but we won't know until about 11am if we have been successful. It won't be too much of a disappointment if we don't; we're in premium economy on the new A380 on the long leg anyway.... read more