The blast of warm, moist air is often the first thing travellers from Australia to tropical lands would notice. Walking out of the air-conditioned cocoon of Singapore's budget terminal, that's exactly what I got.
I spied Maccas in the distance, and headed over, eager to check the prices. !?! 6 dollars for a double cheese burger. A lame advertisement caught my eye "Apple pie of your eye". Only a Singaporean Maccas would have such a lame tag line, although I have some lame things on Australian TV.
Up to this point, the journey has been rather smooth. Too smooth, I feel. But hey, it's the first flight. I remarked to mum and dad just yesterday, that I'm quite sure that I must have stuffed up something on my flight or train itinerary - it's so complicated that the Therapeutic Guidelines for Antibiotics would seem like a comic strip. I slept the whole way on the flight, from 930pm to 230am (Perth/Singapore) time, not even noticing that the man beside me had vacated his seat, to let his wife take both seats for a more comfy nap.
From here on, things could go pretty wrong. When I hop to Bangkok for 12 hours, I'm supposed to link up with my field supervisor in the city. That's not such a big problem, except that our last email communication seems to highlight a communication breakdown-he thought I was arriving on thursday! To top it off, I still don't know how I'm going to find my taxi driver at Chennai, and even if I do find him, I have no idea where he's supposed to be taking me. At least I know we're supposed to head East, so I look at the sun, I should have a pretty good idea if he's not being dodgy. Hold on, I'll be travelling at midnight. Help!!!
I better end here, so there'll be a little more suspense. Once I board this flight (in approx 45 min), I've no confidence in getting online again...so for those who believe in God, send your prayers. And for those who don't, send your money. *Just kidding* Hope no one took offence there.
Sawaa di Kaap!!
promise to get pictures the next time. don't think you're allowed to by snappy happy in the airport
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