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So it’s over and out from Australia - for the time being!

So it’s over and out from Australia - for the time being!

by TVKopite · August 20, 2026 · Australia · 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

Difficult leaving uncle Mick

by TVKopite · August 18, 2026 · Australia · 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

Last day tomorrow

by TVKopite · August 16, 2026 · Australia · 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

One week in Umina

by TVKopite · August 07, 2026 · Australia · 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

Life in Umina Beach

by TVKopite · August 02, 2026 · Australia · 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

On my way to Woy Woy

by TVKopite · July 30, 2026 · Australia · 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

by TVKopite · July 29, 2026 · Australia · 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

Guangzhou airport

by TVKopite · July 29, 2026 · Australia · 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

Checked in

by TVKopite · July 28, 2026 · Australia · 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

by TVKopite · July 28, 2026 · Australia · 1 min read

Just checking comms! Flight from Heathrow to Guangzhou departs 22:10, Flight ref. CZ304

The End

by TVKopite · March 30, 2026 · Freeway France · 1 min read

I’m home, safe and sound. Stone heavier with all the lovely bread and pastries and several pounds lighter due to van repairs.  My four weeks of personal indu...
I’m at the ferry terminal in Calais - just!

I’m at the ferry terminal in Calais - just!

by TVKopite · March 30, 2026 · Freeway France · 3 min read

OMG! What an exercise to get to the ferry terminal. According to Google maps I’m just 15 minutes away. It took me through the back streets of Calais which wa...