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Kia Ora from New Zealand!!
We left Cleveland, Ohio, with cold and lots of snow on the ground at approximately 5 p.m. on Sunday and finally landed with lots of sun and a temperature of 68 degrees at 9 a.m. on Tuesday New Zealand time (which was 3 p.m. Cleveland time on Monday). Talk about jet lag!!!!! I am wearing Joe's watch which will stay on Cleveland time. So based on that, the trip time total was 22 hours.
The jet was huge!!! It seemed like there was at least 700 passengers on the plane. It was also a double decker. Food was great, and you can have all the liquor you want!!!!!
We met a lot of interesting people. On the plane from to LAX, we met Janine who grew up in Avon and went to OSU. She now markets the CW network to local stations. She is an adventourous soul a nd has backpacked to southeast Asia and has traveled to many other places in the world including Australia. She told us we have to do the Sydney Harbor bridge climb!!
Then Natasha from Calgary is the host of a wine show in Canada, and she was coming to film six episodesto be taped here in New Zealand and Australia. Also we talked to a couple from Indianapolis who is coming to hike, tour and visit for the next two months in both New Zealand and Australia. You will never guess who he worked for??? He was in collections for the IRS. Is it a small world or what!!!
The time flew by as I talk to about anyone about anything. We met our group and Elaine and will be having lunch shortly and then do a walk about in downtown Auckland.
As I look outside my hotel window, a cruise ship is docked just a couple of blocks away. So many reminders of Joe that I can't help but feel he is here with me.
Just wanted to let you all know we arrived safe and sound.
Stay warm!!!! I know I finally am!!!!
Love,
Gloria
We left Cleveland, Ohio, with cold and lots of snow on the ground at approximately 5 p.m. on Sunday and finally landed with lots of sun and a temperature of 68 degrees at 9 a.m. on Tuesday New Zealand time (which was 3 p.m. Cleveland time on Monday). Talk about jet lag!!!!! I am wearing Joe's watch which will stay on Cleveland time. So based on that, the trip time total was 22 hours.
The jet was huge!!! It seemed like there was at least 700 passengers on the plane. It was also a double decker. Food was great, and you can have all the liquor you want!!!!!
We met a lot of interesting people. On the plane from to LAX, we met Janine who grew up in Avon and went to OSU. She now markets the CW network to local stations. She is an adventourous soul a nd has backpacked to southeast Asia and has traveled to many other places in the world including Australia. She told us we have to do the Sydney Harbor bridge climb!!
Then Natasha from Calgary is the host of a wine show in Canada, and she was coming to film six episodesto be taped here in New Zealand and Australia. Also we talked to a couple from Indianapolis who is coming to hike, tour and visit for the next two months in both New Zealand and Australia. You will never guess who he worked for??? He was in collections for the IRS. Is it a small world or what!!!
The time flew by as I talk to about anyone about anything. We met our group and Elaine and will be having lunch shortly and then do a walk about in downtown Auckland.
As I look outside my hotel window, a cruise ship is docked just a couple of blocks away. So many reminders of Joe that I can't help but feel he is here with me.
Just wanted to let you all know we arrived safe and sound.
Stay warm!!!! I know I finally am!!!!
Love,
Gloria
Of course, Joe is with you! You knew he would be. He always is. I am so excited for your adventure. I am impressed with the picture of the plane...so you not only got there but you remembered how to blog and add pictures!
ReplyDeleteSo the gentleman worked for the IRS...you were meant to take this journey, Gloria.
Mom - if its Tuesday where u are, can u tell me the lottery #s?
ReplyDeleteGlor that is all way too cool!! I'm so glad you took the trip. It's amazing the people you run into make you realize it is a small world. Although it takes 22 hrs to get around it!! haha Have fun!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYAHOO for you Gloria.... leave it to you to get the scoop from your fellow travelers:) Your trip sounds fantastic - another cold one here today (Tues), I know you're thrilled to get outta the snow!
ReplyDeleteHi Glor, so glad you made it safely and can't wait to experience Australia and New Zealand through your blog....and thanks to "techie" Ellen for help commenting on your blog!!!!!
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