Blight

30 Hour Voyage

The trip here was an ordeal. From door to door, it definitely took more than 30 hours.

I was packing until 2 hours before my limo-taxi would arrive, after a couple winks (not quite 40) I took a shower, rushed downstairs and jumped in. Off to the Toronto Pearson International Airport.

I slept most of the way to Vancouver, aided by my decently sized business-class seat. Before we landed I woke up and took in the impressive beautiful view from my window. I had to get my thoughts together because shortly after landing I would have to get on a conference call with colleagues in Australia and the United States.

That done I collected my bags in US customs and sent them on their way again. Of course I couldn't have known at the time that would be the last time I would see my laptops.

Next stop, Honolulu. Unfortunately on these trips I always get in to Hawaii late at night, and the airport is totally dead. It's a horrible layover because it's like a slap in the face. It's a tease. It's warm weather and beautiful scenary just out of reach, a gentle spray of mist from an ocean you can't see caressing your face.

Getting back on the flight, I travelled to Sydney, and then after a brief layover I continued on to Brisbane.

After a short taxi ride, I arrived at a very nice 5 star Hilton Brisbane. The location is great, it's right off the "Queen Street Mall" - which is a pedestrian only street lined with stores and multi-level malls on either side.

Labels: Australia, Brisbane, business trip

posted by Blight @ 7:20 AM