Well that’s 4 weeks gone and it’s time to start the long
haul back to site. We start with a very tearful goodbye to mum (she didn’t even
come to the airport this time). We check in on our BMI flight to London and get
told we need to collect our bags in London. Not what a wanted to do (we had a
lot of baggage and our bags were heavy). So we get to London quick fag break
for Gobey and off to check-in and grab a good meal before the 12 hour flight to
Singapore then a quick walk through the airport before the flight to Bali, hang
out for 6 hours and then the 2am flight to Timika. The joys of international
travel.
Checking in at Singapore Airlines was ok, till the lady said
you do know you’re over weight on your baggage allowance. Now I know we were
overweight (Natalie and mum can confirm the hassle of packing the bags) but
there was no way I was unpacking anything at the airport. So good old Gobey
pulls out the discharge book and pleas that we are heading back to work.
Thanx to Gobey we get all our bags on and we won’t see then
till Bali (suits me less stress). So with that we take our 2 roller carry on
cases, new projector we have purchased and my very large handbag through to the
terminal to grab some food and wait for boarding.
Yo sushi and a chai latti before boarding is always a good
idea, and don’t forget the duty fee – chocolates, drink and a few gifts for
those back on the mountain. Let the flights begin!!!!
