I now live closer to a large airport than in any other time in my life. The frequent sounds of small craft overhead have been incorporated into the background of my life. This morning is an exception. I awake to the groans of a commercial airliner laboring on its decent to
630pm -Los Angeles - Arrive in LAX and meet up with my field partner Liz. We grab sushi and head through security.
830pm - Begin the long journey over the Pacific. Got some good sleep in. watched "Once" and a documentary on El Nino.
- - - Crossed international dateline and entered "the future" - - -
530am - Arrive in Aucklund after 12 hour flight. One bag missing. (Ugh). time for a flat white.
900am - Fly to Christchurch.
Feels good to arrive in Christchurch. Something very familar and comfortable here. Off for Lamb kebabs at the town square.