Here is what 11 bags, 5 carry ons and 5 backpacks looks like. It was quite the circus in Los Angeles as we had to gather up our bags and then re-check them onto Qantas. After a little layover we were on our way across the ocean. I was pretty nervous about the flight over. Everyone talks about how hard it is to be in a plane for that long. I bought many books and games for the kids (and myself) for entertainment.
The reality was that it was a really easy flight.
They gave us dinner and then we watched movies and then we slept. When we woke up, they fed us breakfast and then we landed. I was amazed at how fast the time went by. Between the movies we could choose from, the DS games Jonathan had, and the books Jessica downloaded on her Kindle, we were set.
We are staying in an apartment/hotel for the first month while we find a place to live. It is a two bedroom, one bath apartment on the 38th floor in downtown Brisbane with a beautiful view of the Brisbane River.
We have ventured out a little today, but are going to bed early. I have tried to keep the kids awake all day to help them get used to the time change, but it is time to head to bed now. I don’t think any of us will have a problem going to sleep tonight.
9 comments:
So happy you arrived safely!! Keep the blog going so we can live vicariously through you!! Think of all the photos you'll have to scrapbook when you return. I'll be here to help you!!! Have a wonderful adventure!!
Wow, that's a lot of luggage. I'm impressed that neither you nor the airlines lost any!
Congratulations on making it to Australia successfully! I hope you guys like it!
I'm so glad you made it safe and sound! What a great view. Good luck on the housing search. Keep us updated.
Hey Christy... so very glad your flight went well. I was thinking of you all day Sunday and yesterday. The luggage photo was funny - thanks for sharing!! Looking forward to many more stories of your adventures! Carmen
ahhhhhhhhh....i'm so happy for y'all.
Yay! You are there! I am so happy for you!
How exciting! You have your Austrailian hats on already I see. Looking forward to watching your adventure unfold Down Under! Kathy G.
Great to hear from you and that your flight time passed by so quickly. Everyone looks excited and ready for the great adventure. I see you are reading "The Help". I saw the movie tonight and it is a touching, thought-provoking movie and cannot wait to read the book! Have a wonderful adventure! Something most of us only dream about!
What an adventure! You guys are so brave. Please keep the posts coming. I can't believe you guys are in Australia!! ~ Melissa Bartelt
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