Australia
Visit to Uncle Mick, Umina Beach, Central coast NSW
July 28 – August 19, 2026 · 10 posts
So it’s over and out from Australia - for the time being!
August 20, 2026 · 1 min read
Arrived home safely after a long journey via Gaungzouh.
Flight was fine both legs on time. Quite a challenge these long haul flights for an oldie. Cabin cre...
Difficult leaving uncle Mick
August 18, 2026 · 1 min read
On my way to the airport, flight not for a few hours but wanted to get to the airport in good time. I had a notification to say change to flight time but cou...
Last day tomorrow
August 16, 2026 · 3 min read
I haven’t done a blog for a while so I thought I would give you an update as it’s my last day here tomorrow before I leave about lunchtime on Tuesday, flight...
One week in Umina
August 07, 2026 · 5 min read
I’ve been here with Mick for a week now and it’s been quite busy. The weather has been glorious, blue sky mostly, cool in the shade but lovely and warm in th...
Life in Umina Beach
August 02, 2026 · 2 min read
Slowly getting over jet lag. I’m surprised how much I’ve slept since I arrived. Weather has been mostly sunny and warm in the sunshine but it feels surprisin...
On my way to Woy Woy
July 30, 2026 · 2 min read
Decent overnight flight from Guangzhou to Sydney. Lovely clear blue sky for a spectacular fly over Sydney on the approach to the airport. Train transfer now ...
Plane types
July 29, 2026 · 1 min read
The first leg I flew on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. This leg to Sydney I’m on an Airbus A350 B.
Remarkably similar actually. 3-3-3
Guangzhou airport
July 29, 2026 · 2 min read
Well I’ve arrived in Guangzhou. Not a bad flight, was asked by a young girl to swap seats so she could sit with her mates, which meant I had a window seat in...
Checked in
July 28, 2026 · 1 min read
All that stress beforehand and what a breeze. Checked in and through security in no time.
Just another three and a half hour’ s and I’ll be in my way 🤞
First Stop Guangzhou
July 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Just checking comms!
Flight from Heathrow to Guangzhou departs 22:10,
Flight ref. CZ304