We arrived in Perth! It was a little more stressful this time, as our travel genie, finally ran out of magic. On the morning of January 4, Nathan and I got up early to pack our clothes and head for the airport for the final leg of our journey (MN, PA, MN, ND, MN, CA, NZ, AU!). Somehow our clothes had exploded and would not fit back in our suitcases. After quickly stuffing whatever wouldn't fit into a garbage bag, we hopped in the car to find that the journey that took 1.5 hours to leave the airport took, 2.25 hours to arrive at the airport. Then, we pulled our items from left luggage (storage) at the airport, stood in a long line, only to find that the bag weights which were okay getting into NZ were not okay getting out. In front of 200 or so people, we had to repack our bags. They weighed every single bag (even our carry on). Then when we got on the plane, it had mechanical difficulties!
Stressed we arrived to find the customs people really easy going, and my new boss, Vicky Dodd's picked us up from the airport! They were delightful and our travel frustrations melted away. (Until we saw our room at the hostel 8X8 with a double bed and 5 bags!) Have to dash as they are meeting us today for a tour of the city & surrounds. Pictures soon I promise!--Kristin
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Glad that you made it, though, and with all of your stuff! Can't wait to see pictures and hear stories. Welcome Home!
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