The next leg of the flight was about 11 hours. For this stage we flew in an aircraft which had a pair of seats by each window. This made life easier than when we had a stranger sitting between us and the aisle.
The journey was passed quickly by viewing movies, sleeping and eating. This was one of our greyest arrivals in in NZ and we saw rain on the windows.
Unlike the carousel at Guangzhou which was empty of luggage when we got to it, the New Zealand one was full of cases moving at such a high speed that it was being thrown off at the bends or dragging passengers back into the rear area. With the battle won and passage through friendly emigration staff completed we reached the exit.
In the waiting crowds were the beaming faces of Sally and Zoe. Following hugs and chatter the waiting car whisked us to our Kiwi home. It was great to be back. In house there was again the lovely greeting from Emily and Ian.
The day passed in something of a haze and the exchange of Christmas presents. I am thrilled with mine. During the trip I will be taken behind the scenes of Auckland Zoo for a master class with a safari photographer.
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| Robin Hood |
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| Necklace |
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| Glitzy Globes |
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