HELLO From New Zealand

chevalier

Hi all
Haven't got long on the old computer (in a camp site that has timed access). But I thought I would let you know that the Chevalier have made it to New Zealand.

Some interesting parts to it though. We new about the liquids in see through bags stuff, for hand baggage, but they were quibbling that DS1's allergy medicine was in a 150ml container even though it was only half full. It was only when we mentioned that it was for his allergy that is went though ok!!!

Then for some reason BOTH boys set the metal arch off in the security area so they both had to be hand searched:eek: :eek: ! Wasn't very impressed with that, but it had to be done. Does nothing for ones stress levels.

And THEN you still have to take your shoes off and have them x rayed! Now I where doc martens and they are a 5 minute job to take off and another 5 to put on, so guess who held up the queue.......:rolleyes:

Still we made it through to the departure area and the boys were very good considering. (Thank fully they had not been upset and tearful on departure from my parents in laws house, so that was a bit relief!).

But then for some reason when we went to go through to the departure lounge they wanted to search us AGAIN. I got asked why was I wearing my thick coat ? !!!!!!! Er because it is winter in New Zealand and it can get chilly duh! Also it would pack anywhere else. But I guess they thought it was suspicious. Big sigh.

boys were really good on the plane and did sleep a bit, but I just couldn't - way too bright, so got into Los Angeles feeling like crap!

And what a stress that was, they make you get off the plane, get in a queue, finger print and iris scan, all so that you can sit in a transit lounge for an hour, and then get back on the plane! I mean I wouldn't mind but you can't even go and look at the rest of the air port, you just sit in the lounge. And it took AGES to process everyone as well. So being the suspicious type it seems a clever ruse, to get more biometric information about people.....


Anyway I hope all the debt busting is going well. It is raining up a storm here, but it is badly need apparently as the hydroelectric lakes are well done and there may be power cuts soon:eek: . So maybe we brought them some good English rain!!!!


cheers
chev

Buffythedebtslayer

ooooooooooooooo how exciting to be in New Zealand!

wow.

and the airport security not fun at all


enjoy the rest of your trip

xxxxxxxxxxxx

chevalier

thanks buffy ttfn

notanothergreyhair

Very jealous Chevalier - I intend to move out to NZ in a few years time.

Hope you have a lovely trip.

NAGH

kika

I've always fancied going there. Girl at work went last year and photos were lovely.

Poosmate

Oooohh! Have you seen King Kong yet? I hear he comes from down that way! lol

I wonder what happens to all the confiscated liquids at the airports? I lost an unopened brand new 200ml bottle of Head n Shoulders coming through Dublin airport earlier this year. I didn't even know it was in my bag till I was on my way home. I'd used the shampoo that was already at the house. I was well peeved as I'd only had my lightbulb moment just before going on my short break to the family home! I wonder if it's all destroyed?

Anyway, I don't mind airport security at all, I'd rather know that I was going to be safe on the aircraft after 9/11.

Have a great time there and a safe journey home.

Poo

taxi73

HI Chev..great to hear from you and so glad you got there safely to start your brand spanking new life.....hope you are all well and enjoying your new adventure...take care xxxx

SuzySu

Hi Chev and glad you made it safely over to New Zealand. Keep in touch.

hypno06

Hi hun! Glad you have arrived - I look forward to reading about your adventures!!

doodledo_2

Nice to hear from you. Hope you have a fab time.

ifonlyitwaseasier

glad you made it ok,