Getting through security in Bangkok went pretty easy, after that it was a bit of a walk to the gate. We got a bottle of water and a local beer. Then suddenly the gate opened and there as an extra check. It turned out we could not take liquids, so we had to leave the water and I had to finish my beer quicker then expected.
Half an hour later we could board. This time it was an Airbus A330. We where at row 59, where the setup was 2-4-2. We had the right two seats of the middle chairs.
I started a movie and already half way paused it to go to sleep. A few hours later I finished the movie. Then I napped a bit again.
Because of the destination there where also some interesting documentaries about Australia and Aboriginals. Yurlu Country, was very impressive. It was released in October and I can highly recommend to watch it when you can.
And like that we already landed in Sydney. It was pretty busy as the airport is very close to the city, so there are restriction in arrival time, making the morning very busy. The security was fully automated. But your passport in a scanner, a picture is taken and printed. At the next gate your face is scanned again and it opens. Interesting and scary technology for an IT guy.
Once we got our luggage, we entered a long line for the security. As we prepared well, and got lucky not to be picked for a luggage check, we where in the arrival hall. Jerry who was going to pick us up had told us to wait in the arrival hall until he would arrive, so we could meet at the 15 minute kiss and ride. We met Jerry last summer in Tallinn and it was great seeing him again. He picked us up in his convertible car, so little truck space an Mo’s suitcase had to be on one of the back seats.
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