I made it! phew. But sadly, Mum and Dad missed our connecting flight by minutes due to a long queue on the tarmac. This made me quite sad because I was looking forward to our Singapore rendezvous and our arrival to Thailand together. They were rescheduled to a flight tomorrow morning and have another early start ahead. Hope their luggage turns up!
A long journey as always when travelling halfway across the world. I continue to rate AirNZ food above anyone else’s and utilised their bar service for extra snacks and drinkies to pass the time. I had a window seat next to just one person on the first flight, so it was comfy enough, despite the frequent turbulence, which I don’t think I’ve experienced on a long flight before.
Sadly, I was unsuccessful on the nap front and instead, passed the time watching a movie with a cat in it and then an intense murder mystery TV series with an American Kate Winslett 😅 I didn’t even watch Harry Potter. So adventurous of me.
The flight to Thailand with Singapore Airlines was delayed also, but once in the air, only 90 minutes. They served up dinner and wine, which was a nice surprise and my second dinner, which I didn’t need but ate anyway. For research purposes, of course. A close competitor to AirNZ for tasty plane food.
I safely arrived in Phuket, collected my luggage (yay) and quickly bought a sim card before going through the barely existent customs. Do I know what plan I bought? No, I’m a bit knackered by this point. I successfully found the driver we booked to take me to the hotel. He was wondering where my friends were.
Staying in Kamala Beach for the next few days. This is on the west coast of Phuket and about a 50-minute drive from the airport. It’s known for its beautiful beaches and less chaotic vibe, which I think is a great way to start.
About twenty hours later, I am glad to be putting my head down and excited to explore the hotel and surroundings tomorrow.
A Small Adventure 