G'day from Auckland! I'm here. Wow. Ok. What now then? The flights were ok. Virgin was ok, the on-board staff were great with regards looking after my grandmother. Nana thought the Flight Manager was dishy (he was) and I found it amusing that the really nice German flight attendant (who smelt lovely too) was called Manuel (don't mention the war!)... The Air NZ flight was much better. The staff were laid back and helpful and the seats were so much more comfy. Wider (to accommodate one's wider than average arse) and just generally more comfortable. I've managed to watch three movies (My Super Ex-Girlfriend, that wasn't really that super, You, Me and Dupree and ahem.... Superman Returns....). When we arrived at Los Angeles, after taxying to our bay, the power went out on the plane, and
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