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Chak
Made it to Sydney.
The first leg 380 Airbus to Dubai had a decent crowd with most people sat separated in couples, travelling groups or like me in a row of their own.
On the final hop to Sydney on a 777-300 I got talking to an attendant, she said there were TWELVE passengers (only three in my section). As we taxied out to the runway, the pilot, over the PA hailed the flight staff, mentioning their THIRTEEN nationalities..
The deembarcation, customs, biosecurity and a somber bus journey was a trip. I'm left-handed so luckily didn't have to wait that long in lines and left the airport quickly. There were Army and Police everywhere and they emphasised the 'don't fuck around unless you want to be fined to hell and back and spend some time in prison'. Australian Police love issuing fines for real so it's a good fit..
Asked for a room with a view and thankfully they shuffled some envelopes so out the window I got an expressway, a dock and ferris wheel to scope out with my binoculars. Think I am also going to get a good sunset.
If anyone wants to see where they have me penned go check my Instagram story today.
I've done a renovation of the hotel room to give me an eight meter channel to 'walk' and 'run' up and down. Been walking for an hour (two hours now!) so far and messing around on social media (sending this post..). Did a 500 meter test 'run' last night, going to do 2K today and a host of basic exercises.
Food will come three times a day and the standard is quite good. Everything extra is a scam. For example they'll do your washing at $50 a bag. So warm here though I am just going to handwash and rotate boxer shorts(you don't even need socks!).
Strange reintroduction to Australia.
Forgot how much I love indie radio, found a station (2SER) and they are playing Pavement at 08:00..
:D