We got up at 4 am Auckland time Sunday, flight was at 7, everyone on the plane and strapped in, on boarding I didn't see anyone in the cockpit which isn't normal. About fifteen minutes after our proposed departure time with not a word from the flight attendants I asked the reason for the delay and was told there were no pilots. Anyway fifteen minutes later the pilot comes on the intercom to tell they was a technical delay, I guess that means no one had the technical knowledge to fly the planet till he showed. Anyways 3 hours in the wrong direction and then 14 hours to Vancouver, arrived a bit late, tight connection, mad rush to catch the Montreal flight, on the ground for an hour twenty including clearing customs. So in thirty hours from getting up we spent twenty two in the air, and all the flights were chock a block full. Here are some pics of the reception committee. This is our last post, hopefully some of you enjoyed this as much we enjoyed writing it. What a trip, we had a ball. Both countries have their differences, and it's great. L.
Beth - this trip met all our expectations and more. Through Larry's good planning we were able to do most of what we had hoped. I cannot imagine any other trip surpassing this. I would highly recommend this to any one. But, there is "no place like home". (Even with the snow). When Meg and the kids met us at the airport there were a few tears and lots of hugs and kisses. Now to clean up the debris.
G'day everyone. Signing off for now.
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