Got here sa Melbourne safely. :) Eto kwento ko what happened.
When mom and dad left me at NAIA, the gate I entered was the correct one since it was the one nearest the check-in booth. The line for the Quantas booth was a bit long because of an additional security precaution to trace bomb materials.
They only weighed the big one and the small trolley. I was advised that it was tagged all through to Melbourne and the next time I'll see it is there. Was already thinking if I'd check-in the small one. It was a bit cumbersome when I lugged it around the traveler's lounge. But it was helpful when I bought the hershey's kisses. I was able to store 2/3 of what I bought in there.
I bought one $10 milk chocolate kisses pack of 5 and two $8 plain normal kisses pack of 5.
When I got to the boarding gate, (7PM MNL) there was a baggage check again. I was advised to check-in the small trolley. I agreed readily because it was difficult for me to mind so many things. Plus I didn't want the inconvenience of overhead luggage. The staff assured me that it was going with my big luggage. He checked my ticket and tagged the small one for Melbourne.
I got a nice seat on the plane. It was near the wing, two seats away from the nearest exit and toilet. I was at a three-seat row but I had no seatmates. :) There were obnoxious kids at my back but they slept right away. He.he.he.
After dinner we all settled in to sleep (10PM MLA). I took full advantage of the three seats but sometime around 1am, my watch, there was turbulence and were advised to sit up and fasten our seatbelts. I slept the remainder of the flight half reclined but streched on the 3 seats. It was pretty comfy. They woke us up for breakfast. (230AM MLA)
I like Quantas, they're very friendly. Everyone from the weigh-in to the cabin crew were courteous and helpful. The 747 had really nice in-flight entertainment consoles per seat.
Arriving at Brisbane (330AM MLA /520AM BNE), the procedure really was for us to disembark, check-out our luggage, go through customs and transfer to a domestic flight.
I got my big luggage in Brisbane but the small one did not follow. I showed my claim stub to an attendant. He said that it was tagged wrong; should've been tagged Brisbane. It stayed on the QF20 flight bound for Sydney.
So I went on the domestic flight (730AM BNE) where I ate breakfast again. We got to Melbourne after two hours. I reported my lost baggage to Quantas and they said they'll just deliver it when they find it.
Mommy I and Daddy Ed found me at the Quantas counter. We dropped by their house just to say "Hi!" to Mima. Then we proceded to Ate's where we caught Noel hanging laundry at the balcony to dry. :)
Their flat is on the second floor but as Noel greeted us at the stairs, the door slammed shut because of the wind. We were locked out. Daddy Ed went home to get his spare key. In around 10 min he was back and we got in. He then took Mommy I to work.
We sorted out all the presents and thankfully, I had some clothes in the big luggage. My shirts were not there though. Noel set up the dvd player while I took a bath. In about half and hour Daddy Ed was back helping out Noel with the DVD.
Since I needed to email and check a lot of things online, I went with Daddy Ed back to their place. Got here at 12NN just in time for a quick lunch.
It's now 3PM and Mima just left for work. Mommy Irene will get off work at 8PM, Ate at around 430, Noel at Midnight. I have to check everybody's availability to see who can take me where.
So, TADAAAA!!! I'm safely here in Melbourne, Australia. :)
Love you very much!!! Thank you Dad for this opportunity to explore Australia. :)
Inna
When mom and dad left me at NAIA, the gate I entered was the correct one since it was the one nearest the check-in booth. The line for the Quantas booth was a bit long because of an additional security precaution to trace bomb materials.
They only weighed the big one and the small trolley. I was advised that it was tagged all through to Melbourne and the next time I'll see it is there. Was already thinking if I'd check-in the small one. It was a bit cumbersome when I lugged it around the traveler's lounge. But it was helpful when I bought the hershey's kisses. I was able to store 2/3 of what I bought in there.
I bought one $10 milk chocolate kisses pack of 5 and two $8 plain normal kisses pack of 5.
When I got to the boarding gate, (7PM MNL) there was a baggage check again. I was advised to check-in the small trolley. I agreed readily because it was difficult for me to mind so many things. Plus I didn't want the inconvenience of overhead luggage. The staff assured me that it was going with my big luggage. He checked my ticket and tagged the small one for Melbourne.
I got a nice seat on the plane. It was near the wing, two seats away from the nearest exit and toilet. I was at a three-seat row but I had no seatmates. :) There were obnoxious kids at my back but they slept right away. He.he.he.
After dinner we all settled in to sleep (10PM MLA). I took full advantage of the three seats but sometime around 1am, my watch, there was turbulence and were advised to sit up and fasten our seatbelts. I slept the remainder of the flight half reclined but streched on the 3 seats. It was pretty comfy. They woke us up for breakfast. (230AM MLA)
I like Quantas, they're very friendly. Everyone from the weigh-in to the cabin crew were courteous and helpful. The 747 had really nice in-flight entertainment consoles per seat.
Arriving at Brisbane (330AM MLA /520AM BNE), the procedure really was for us to disembark, check-out our luggage, go through customs and transfer to a domestic flight.
I got my big luggage in Brisbane but the small one did not follow. I showed my claim stub to an attendant. He said that it was tagged wrong; should've been tagged Brisbane. It stayed on the QF20 flight bound for Sydney.
So I went on the domestic flight (730AM BNE) where I ate breakfast again. We got to Melbourne after two hours. I reported my lost baggage to Quantas and they said they'll just deliver it when they find it.
Mommy I and Daddy Ed found me at the Quantas counter. We dropped by their house just to say "Hi!" to Mima. Then we proceded to Ate's where we caught Noel hanging laundry at the balcony to dry. :)
Their flat is on the second floor but as Noel greeted us at the stairs, the door slammed shut because of the wind. We were locked out. Daddy Ed went home to get his spare key. In around 10 min he was back and we got in. He then took Mommy I to work.
We sorted out all the presents and thankfully, I had some clothes in the big luggage. My shirts were not there though. Noel set up the dvd player while I took a bath. In about half and hour Daddy Ed was back helping out Noel with the DVD.
Since I needed to email and check a lot of things online, I went with Daddy Ed back to their place. Got here at 12NN just in time for a quick lunch.
It's now 3PM and Mima just left for work. Mommy Irene will get off work at 8PM, Ate at around 430, Noel at Midnight. I have to check everybody's availability to see who can take me where.
So, TADAAAA!!! I'm safely here in Melbourne, Australia. :)
Love you very much!!! Thank you Dad for this opportunity to explore Australia. :)
Inna