Transit

Our Uber driver, Mr Trevor Dowse picked us up at 7am.
House is spotless in case there is an inspection when we are away. We even did a shitty wipe up job on the mould.

Toot toot and off we went. Traffic wasn’t fab but it wasn’t bad either. Dad is such a stress driver when he is unsure of a route/ needs to change lanes. Driving a manual car does not help. He is literally unable to talk and concentrate on the road.

He dropped us off, bless him ❤️
We got there super early cause we planned to ask for seats with leg room if available. Checked in but FORGOT. 🤦🏼‍♀️
Will does at least have an isle seat.

Some background info:
Will has a ruptured and bulging disk in his back.
He had great nerve pain and has troubles sitting.
So naturally we have decided to climb a mountain 🙄🙄 ...
he has a lot of drugs so we will see how he fairs but it’s why we extra wanted him to have a good seat. We looked at getting him a business class seat but it was too late and prices were outrageous
Anywho, too late now.

We went and had a healthy Hungry Jack’s breakfast and then went through customs.
I was hear 2 weeks ago and the amount of change/renovation is impressive. Well done Sydney.

Just had a look around the shops but it’s all fashion shops like Burberry, Chanel etc.
sorry, don’t have a spare $7,500.

Went to our gate on the other side of the airport and waited.
Some chick was hardcore crying.
Was speaking an Asian language so I couldn’t listen in. Super bummed.

We started taking our diamox tablets for altitude sickness this morning and it is making us need to pee!

Onto the plane.
Nice plane. Very new and fancy.
Biggg plane though. I don’t like big planes, harder to get off the ground 😅

So far we have been flying 2 hours and I have watched some Big Bang theory :)

2 hours to go.
I watched Graham Norton and am about to start family guy.
So with graham norton their was only one episode available but it was an episode where graham was away....?
Guest host did a great job but what an odd choice for the only episode?

Wills back is holding out. I have Endone for him to take but he has been fine so far which is a great sign 🎉

Got given a almond magnum for dessert after our lunch. Big fan.
Except i spills some on my new tights, it melted between my legs and it looks like I have shit on me.

Need to peeeeeee. Just went though 😂
Glad I bought my shewee.

People around me must think I have a problem.
I reckon I’m at 6 or 7 times.

Landed smoothly.

Change airport is HUGE - we had to get a tram though to our terminal - we got to go past the rainforest and hectic waterfall - grossly unnecessary and yet brilliant and all airports should do. Very calming in all the hussle bussel.

According to their map. There are 4 terminals but just looking at terminal 1 it takes 29minutes to walk from one end to the other.

Biggggg airport.
The carpet is an odd choice. It’s like pub carpet almost but less colorful.
Keen to explore Singapore on the way back.

To get into our gate longe we went through a quick security thing (only security check - they didn’t scan us to have us enter the airport off the plane)
Most intrusive pat down I can recall. Got right in between my boobs.

So the People flying to Nepal were either Nepalese, elderly couples ticking off their buckets list items or genie pant wearing, yoga doing hipsters with nose piercings.

A pilot, very possible ours rushed through the gate lounge at 6:55 - the time we were meant to depart..

Boarded about 35 mins late.

We are flying with silk air - a partner of Singapore airlines it would seem.
Seats are tiny and no in flight entertainment - boo.
But! I asked if it was a full flight and the flight attendant said no and put us in exit row seats - after a lovely lady swapped with me we were next to each other.
At least Will fits.

As we are flying over Singapore there is far less light that I expected. Not bright at all.
4.5 hours to go.

Having another wee emergency. Sigh. Lol

Ok so I’ve made a booboo.
Was just deleting photos in my phone and up comes a print screen of our trek itinerary which says we actually start trekking on the 7th, not 6th.
Now the “tour” actually starts from the 6th which is why I got confused - but instead of that meaning we hike thy day it means we have a team meeting in the evening that day. Sooo looks like we will be in Kathmandu an extra day.
Hardly a major issue. Privately delighted hahah.
Hopefully my accommodation reservation covers this day 😅😅😅

We are currently hovering above the airport.
Congestion issue so we have to wait 15 mins. Will is done 😂
He has done so well though!

My eyes hurts, slightly dizzy, not hungry yet also hungry and small headache.

Hopefully just a result of long day flying.

Finally landed and got off the plane onto a bus that took us 40m.

OK SO CUSTOMS IS FUCKED.
The most ridiculous immigration I’ve yet encountered.

So apart from everyone knowing where to go and is changing lines 5 times we finally got the order right.

First you go to kiosk.
Technology from the 80’s. Takes 10 minutes per person to type their name in.
Total waste of my life.

We were told to bring passport photos - spent $58 cause we didn’t know what size.. didn’t even use them 🙄🙄🙄🙄
Anywho, the next line was to pay for the visa. $50 USD each for 30 day entry.

Next line was to get through.
I like the sticker visa they gave us.

Dude was like “is this you?”
If it was a fake passport, is anyone really gonna say yes?

Getting our bags was a maze and then to our relief (stressed he would leave cause we were 2 hours late) our pick up person was waiting for us.
He gave us neck wrap things.
And got us our ride.

Hotel is lovely. Too tired to function at this point.

Nepal reminds me
Of Cambodia cross South Africa.

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