And so it begins

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And so it begins, (or, The things ive learnt about international travel in the last 24 hours)

I find myself at a thankfully free internet terminal in abu dhabi airport at midnight. Thankful in part for the freeness and in in another part because it is midnight outside and dipping to a very chilly 33 degrees celcius. I am on a time limit so i will just list a few points i have been thinking about interntional travel.

1. Lingua Franca internationalle baby! Every single native english speaking person has an almost intollerably wonderful advantage in the world of international travel. Singapore.... English signs, English speakers, The United Arab Emirates.... English signs, English speakers.... All native english speakers are frickin lucky and should damn well appreciate it!

2. Read your itinerary... otherwise you do silly things like arranging to meet an old friend in dubai at 6pm UAE and later realizing that your flight, instead, takes you to Abu Dhabi at Midnight UAE... Bless!

3. ANZ Travel card..... I really can't stress that enough.

4. Ask for an upgrade! I went from a cramped nothing cattle-style seat to a palatial emergency row seat for my 16 hour flight just because i smiled and asked if it was possible when i checked in. My leg room was more than most people in first class.... GO LANKTRON GO!

5. Ignore the rude people and move on... That means you Cunt-Face person from brisbane airport who acted like i was high when i attempted to claim back some duty-free cash from a counter marked "Claim your duty-free coupons here!" What was i thinking

6. Don't get teary in public internet booths at middle eastern airports thinking about all the amazing people you have left behind :-)

TTFN bihatches

Ian

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Photos

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love that beard

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24 hours after i left home

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abu dhabi airport

Comments

[Tyrone]

Welcome...
...to the world of international travel - isn't it fun??! Hope you're enjoying yourself!

[lala]

ttfn?
que? whats ttfn? also, while i'm on the subject, what the fuck does lmao mean? i thought i could figure it out, but kids these days are just friggin weird.