Cairns, Hong Kong, Madrid

We left Cairns on monday full of excitement for the beginning of our adventure.
Arriving in Hong Kong we had heard there may be some problems at the airport. So we stood in a queue that was about a kilometre long until we realised we were able to go through to the departures lounge. We had planned on a, day sightseeing in HK but decided to stay put which turned out to be a good decision in retrospect. A long day of finding the best places to rest. Where the best coffee was sold and how delicious the egg tarts were. We waited and waited finally our late 1am flight was on the departure board with a big red sign saying cancelled. Off to sprint to Cathay Pacific who assured us it was not cancelled. Anyway an hour and a half late at 2.30 we flew out of HK. I do hope that the situation there will be sorted out without anyone being hurt.

Struck lucky twice with our seat choice. Getting a three seater between us on both long legs. . So once fed we both slept most of the way. Arrived in Madrid, so excited to hear all the Spanish language and trying to decipher it. Still feeling a bit nervous to say too much in my spanglish.
Now at our hostel safestay in Madrid and feeling proud to have successfully negotiated the metro to get here.Les mer