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We are here!!
Jeez its a long flight!! Reccomend Sigapore airlines, staff were great especially with the kids.
No problems with the flight, just long and uncomfortable. No real problems at customs either, never even checked my cricket gear, although did confiscate 2 boxes of Atora beef suet (for a friend who likes dumplings!!). The most noticable thing has been the friendliness of the Ozzie folks, from customs, to taxi driver to hotel staff to bank staff etc. Arrived at 7.15pm, straight to Royal on the park hotel (dead nice), supper (room service) a cold bottle of XXXX Gold, then bed at 10.30. (My sister had also arranged for a bottle of Champagne for the room, which we will drink tonight, and had a cake from her on the plane as it was our wedding anniversary). All of us wide awake at 3am, up at 5.30, then had a walk around the botanical gardens over the road. Returned for breakfast, full English of course, then 5 minute walk into town. Sorted mobile out and activated bank account. Lady at ANZ was great. Bought kids some new toys and going to hotel (outdoor) pool now and for some lunch. Brisbane is really nice, but I knew that already. Sorting out a hire car tomorrow and then down to Grafton on Friday, for the Jacaranda festival. Be back later with another update. :) |
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Originally Posted by paulb
Jeez its a long flight!! Reccomend Sigapore airlines, staff were great especially with the kids.
No problems with the flight, just long and uncomfortable. No real problems at customs either, never even checked my cricket gear, although did confiscate 2 boxes of Atora beef suet (for a friend who likes dumplings!!). The most noticable thing has been the friendliness of the Ozzie folks, from customs, to taxi driver to hotel staff to bank staff etc. Arrived at 7.15pm, straight to Royal on the park hotel (dead nice), supper (room service) a cold bottle of XXXX Gold, then bed at 10.30. (My sister had also arranged for a bottle of Champagne for the room, which we will drink tonight, and had a cake from her on the plane as it was our wedding anniversary). All of us wide awake at 3am, up at 5.30, then had a walk around the botanical gardens over the road. Returned for breakfast, full English of course, then 5 minute walk into town. Sorted mobile out and activated bank account. Lady at ANZ was great. Bought kids some new toys and going to hotel (outdoor) pool now and for some lunch. Brisbane is really nice, but I knew that already. Sorting out a hire car tomorrow and then down to Grafton on Friday, for the Jacaranda festival. Be back later with another update. :) |
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Glad you made it safely. Try the south bank in brisbane nice for coffee and wander through stalls. We were shagged for a week, slept at 6pm every night before we pulled ourselves together.
Have you got job lined up then?
Originally Posted by paulb
Jeez its a long flight!! Reccomend Sigapore airlines, staff were great especially with the kids.
No problems with the flight, just long and uncomfortable. No real problems at customs either, never even checked my cricket gear, although did confiscate 2 boxes of Atora beef suet (for a friend who likes dumplings!!). The most noticable thing has been the friendliness of the Ozzie folks, from customs, to taxi driver to hotel staff to bank staff etc. Arrived at 7.15pm, straight to Royal on the park hotel (dead nice), supper (room service) a cold bottle of XXXX Gold, then bed at 10.30. (My sister had also arranged for a bottle of Champagne for the room, which we will drink tonight, and had a cake from her on the plane as it was our wedding anniversary). All of us wide awake at 3am, up at 5.30, then had a walk around the botanical gardens over the road. Returned for breakfast, full English of course, then 5 minute walk into town. Sorted mobile out and activated bank account. Lady at ANZ was great. Bought kids some new toys and going to hotel (outdoor) pool now and for some lunch. Brisbane is really nice, but I knew that already. Sorting out a hire car tomorrow and then down to Grafton on Friday, for the Jacaranda festival. Be back later with another update. :) |
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enjoy your life
jan xx |
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Hi Paul - nice to know you have arrived safely - sorry I never got to chat to you more on the flight but every time I passed you you were either dozing or watching films (like we were!!!). Totally agree about the flight - they were so good but it dosen't stop it being long and boring - my legs were so sore and cramped - theres no room when the seat in front gets reclined is there?
We are having a fantastic time in Singapore - i'm so glad we have got the worst leg of the flight over - I believe the next leg to Brisbane is only 7hrs 20mins? we are still getting over the jetlag but the hotel is really luxurious and we are taking it easy exploring everywhere. We arrive in Brisbane at 19.30 on Saturday night - i'm very excited. We also found out this am that our dog poppy has arrived safely in Sydney - a bit stressed but apparantly she danced when she got out of her crate! Good luck with the move to Grafton - enjoy your remaining time in Brisbane. Lynn :) |
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Hi Paul, great to hear you are there and getting into the lifestyle!!!!! :beer:
keep us posted jacqui |
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Originally Posted by paulb
Jeez its a long flight!! Reccomend Sigapore airlines, staff were great especially with the kids.
No problems with the flight, just long and uncomfortable. No real problems at customs either, never even checked my cricket gear, although did confiscate 2 boxes of Atora beef suet (for a friend who likes dumplings!!). The most noticable thing has been the friendliness of the Ozzie folks, from customs, to taxi driver to hotel staff to bank staff etc. Arrived at 7.15pm, straight to Royal on the park hotel (dead nice), supper (room service) a cold bottle of XXXX Gold, then bed at 10.30. (My sister had also arranged for a bottle of Champagne for the room, which we will drink tonight, and had a cake from her on the plane as it was our wedding anniversary). All of us wide awake at 3am, up at 5.30, then had a walk around the botanical gardens over the road. Returned for breakfast, full English of course, then 5 minute walk into town. Sorted mobile out and activated bank account. Lady at ANZ was great. Bought kids some new toys and going to hotel (outdoor) pool now and for some lunch. Brisbane is really nice, but I knew that already. Sorting out a hire car tomorrow and then down to Grafton on Friday, for the Jacaranda festival. Be back later with another update. :) WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA !!! Have a goodun ;) |
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Welcome to Oz!! glad your flight went well, its a killer isn't it :) My husband has just gone back to the UK for 10 days, he flew with Singapore this time...said they are much better than Emirates who we came out with, so we'll be using them from now on.
Enjoy :D and all the best Sue x |
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Hi Paul,
been looking out for your "we've arrived" thread. Glad you made it safely to the other side :) . I imagine Brisbane is especially beautiful at this time of year. All the best with settling in. Please stay in touch. Gina |
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Hi Paul,
Glad you arrived safely, now I imagine the real fun starts. :D Keep us updated on how your getting on when your settled. Take care Traceyxx :) |
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glad you had a good trip, good luck with it all and hope you settle quickly :)
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Welcome to Gods country:D
Your new life begins...as does the hard work:beer: |
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Must say paul that you sound really excited in your post, can't think why :confused: :rolleyes: :D Hope the rest of your journey is more enjoyable, look forward to hearing all about your "adventures" keep the beer chilled, remember that drink you owe me ;) :D
Mandi |
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Originally Posted by paulb
Jeez its a long flight!! Reccomend Sigapore airlines, staff were great especially with the kids.
No problems with the flight, just long and uncomfortable. No real problems at customs either, never even checked my cricket gear, although did confiscate 2 boxes of Atora beef suet (for a friend who likes dumplings!!). The most noticable thing has been the friendliness of the Ozzie folks, from customs, to taxi driver to hotel staff to bank staff etc. Arrived at 7.15pm, straight to Royal on the park hotel (dead nice), supper (room service) a cold bottle of XXXX Gold, then bed at 10.30. (My sister had also arranged for a bottle of Champagne for the room, which we will drink tonight, and had a cake from her on the plane as it was our wedding anniversary). All of us wide awake at 3am, up at 5.30, then had a walk around the botanical gardens over the road. Returned for breakfast, full English of course, then 5 minute walk into town. Sorted mobile out and activated bank account. Lady at ANZ was great. Bought kids some new toys and going to hotel (outdoor) pool now and for some lunch. Brisbane is really nice, but I knew that already. Sorting out a hire car tomorrow and then down to Grafton on Friday, for the Jacaranda festival. Be back later with another update. :) |
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Glad you arrived safely. Look forward to hearing reports of your first weeks in Aus.
TJ |
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