Beauty and the Beast
Even though it’s hideously ugly, I’m pretty excited to be flying on the A380 tomorrow. And I’ve seen it in person, parked at Changi International. Ugly. But Damon’s flown on it and says it’s wonderfully comfortable inside, so that’s enough for me. A nice way to spend ten hours flying to Sydney.
We’re flying to Auckland via Sydney to spend the holidays with Damon’s family. While I’ve spent many a Christmas ‘away’ from home, this is the first one without my family. In truth, I’m excited. It’s not that I won’t miss them. But rather excited about a new chapter. Plus, it’s summer in New Zealand. And again, while I’ve celebrated a number of the holidays without snow, it’ll be nice to have one where my father isn’t drunk by dinner and falling into the Christmas tree.
If I don’t have another chance, I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. (I know they have internet in NZ, but not sure where we’re staying at this point.) But we’re spending New Year in Sydney, so I’ll be back before then, but until, the very best over the holiday season.
