Posting 1: Aoteroa

Relatively uneventful first leg. The Sydney - Auckland flight had the in-seat, 'choose your own movie' screens, so I had a pick of things to watch. Although by the time they got around to switching the inflight entertainment on, there was less than two hours of movie viewing time which limited options somewhat. Kicking and Screaming (the new Will Ferrell flick) got my pick. It helped pass the time a little and was mildly amusing. The meal was good, although nowhere near enough. The flight was smooth. Hopefully the jumbo to LAX will have more legroom though...

Auckland Airport is a bit of a mess. Just like a great big maze with little or no-one knowing what is going on. The International departure lounge looks to be either under construction, demolition or refurbishment. But I am unclear as to which exactly... Somebody needs to introduce these people to signposts.

Plane begins boarding in a few minutes. Will post again from SLC.

Hmm. Don't seem to be having much joy with the wireless...This will be posted whenever I get Internet access...

Tootles!

J