Flight from Christchurch to Singapore was ok, but not the best of doze-offs. Listening to Sigur Ros made me a bit teary for family and home. I did however watch all 213 minutes of Ben Hur. Apart from some very hammy acting in parts I thought it was excellent, and the chariot race at the end is a testament to the realism possible with 'low-tech' production techniques. It was probably a little ahead of its time too, portraying progressive attitudes to leprosy (it's not actually contagious) and strong historical Jewish-Muslim relations when Palestine/Israel was Roman.
I'm not very good at optimising my airport experiences. I like to have plenty of time between flights, and I like to be through security etc early so I don't miss any flights. But when you have all that time you just wander endlessly and pointlessly. And often, like today, fate lands me a 6-hour stopover when leaving the airport is not an option.
Never fear, Singapore Changi is here! Thanks to Rachel and Mike's excellent tip, I came to the Transit Hotel in Terminal Three and paid S$30 (NZ$30) for: use of their gym (treadmill, cycle, weights did me world of good), loan of gym clothes and shoes (not too naff), good shower, free soft drinks and food, free Mr Bean, and free email. Yussssssssssssssss. One day I'll get that airport lounge membership that this experience so desperately demonstrates I need...
Two hours til boarding for Zurich, next post from Europe!
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Mr Bean!! An integral part of any flying experience.....
Hope your flight to Zurich went well :-)
What, you mean leprosy isn't really contagious?
Well done you for enduring Ben Hur! Onwards.. Taking your mum for some food to cheer her up at lunch today... Hope you have a good trip next leg.
Lynda xx
I'd almost fly to 'Transit Hotel in Terminal Three' Singapore, just to use the gym! This blog is going to be riveting if this is just day 1!
Wo ist die toilette? (if you need the loo in Zurich)
This technology is great for teary mothers!Happy Travels.
die Toilette an der Zürich-Station wird "McClean" und Kosten 2CHF
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