DAY 1 PERTH-MELBOURNE-QUEENSTOWN

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Departed Perth at 11.05pm arriving in Melbourne at 5.50am. We misread the flight ticket for the next leg as departing from the International terminal at 6.30am. It was a mad rush where we were separated as the call of nature for me was more important than getting on the plane. Jane continued on her merry way, oblivious to her man not tagging on behind. I knew I could read the direction signs however Jane didn’t and began phoning and messaging me from the departure gate. My phone was switched off. Much to Jane’s surprise I did join her, only to find that the 6.30am time was when boarding was to begin! The flight was for 7.15am.

We hadn’t slept on either leg and arrived in Queenstown quite tired. Our room at the Hilton Resort and Spa was immaculate and our view over the lake was definitely nothing to complain about. It became overcast and drizzle set in. We’ll rest up for tomorrow’s first day of riding.

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