Routed@66 – The Lead In

Posted: February 11, 2024 in Uncategorized

So, you don’t just wake up in Los Angeles , it takes planning and planes. First up then is down to Brisvegas 2 days before hand and check into Novotel Brisbane Airport before flying to Sydney on Monday. Paying for extra baggage on that flight – CLP is with me 🤓Ouch. First up though drop in and see Mum before leaving car at BC1 for a few weeks. Easy train trip into city then for a frolic and a froth but first up our go coffee shop – Sugar and Spice, Damn I am Nice. Then our go to drinkery – The Charming Squire

Why so sad? Well, of course nothing ever runs real smooth. In between visits it was time to check in for our 10:15 flight to Sydney tomorrow after 3 emails and a message from Qantas . Ah nope “ check in at airport sucker “. Why , no idea. CLP was able to check in and has boarding pass. I am supposed to be in business class but smell a rat . Time will tell but is very annoying

Then it was time for lunch and the always excellent Ole Tapas Bar in Southbank was tres enjoyable.

Waddled back to Eagle Junction and then onto Novotel at Brisbane airport for a quiet afternoon. How quite you ask ? Exhibit A Your Honor

Rough nights sleep as expected . Woke to a booteeful morning though

Time then to head out to airport and sort out this “check in at airport” nonsense. Ding Ding – your upgrade request for Syd-LAX has been successful. 👍🏻 I see Trakkies in my future. We paid for the shuttle ($16) and waiting with GU when saw a Business Class Taxi idling. Walked up and asked Punjab if he was free to take us to airport. He said no, it would be $25 🤦🏻‍♂️ Indian humour. Well in for a rupee in for a pound. As QC member used Premium Entry which is great and approached friendly staff with Qantas card. “Ah, I see you are marked for possible downgrade lowly status member you “ Bit rude. Why? Sometimes pilots need to use the seats as in their conditions they always fly in BC. Naturally I asked “Shouldn’t they be in the cockpit” ? She almost smiled and then said good to go . It was turning into a good day . Of course we are rather early but is BC lounge so not too shabby

Plane left right on time. Wish I had been on it. Only joshing. No Alcohol. Not joshing. Nice meal for us VIPs but fuck me everywhere I look last 24 years bloody cruise passengers everywhere with a mean age of 90. Sitting in 3rd row of only 12 BC passengers but bugger me took forever to get served while Bob and Betty in front tried to adjust their heading aids.

Arrived 20 mins early ,quick bag capture and on the train to Museum Station near Hyde Park as we were staying at The Pullman . On Hyde Park. Following so far ? Lovely area on a glorious day . Checked in to room all by 2 pm

Time for a bit of a stroll around the city after so much sitting down today. Hyde Park is an impressive place and then wandered down through Chinatown to Darling Harbour. Glorious day if a touch warm

Certainly been a full day and I am about to get fuller. Precious is taking me out for an early birthday dinner at Alberto’s Lounge nearby. A relaxing hour then before donning some finery . Alberto’s was a treat and a lovely way to end our time together. Well, for this holiday ….