Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Well, I'm finally off.
After weeks of study, stress and all sorts of medical procedures I'm finally on my way back to MAF for a bit over a month of flying after 7 years away from full time flying.

Up early on the train for the trip to the airport and then airborne to cairns for the first stop. I was stuck in the middle seat with people on either side that both felt they had exclusive rights to the arm rest. I ended up sitting with both arms tucked in so close to my side I felt like I was having Christmas dinner with the Brady bunch at a table meant for six.

Cairns Airport

After two and a half very cramped hours I made it to cairns airport. I could really have used a bit of what is displayed in the photo. Unfortunately I don't feel like handing over 20 of my hard earned dollars so some large, hairy male can rub me all over!

A six hour layover now gives me the chance to read some MAF operation manuals and have a coffee (and maybe some Hungry Jacks)

I found a seat next to a power point. I don't care if it's meant for the vacuum cleaner, I'm plugging in my laptop.

Ok, back to reading. Next stop, Nhulunbuy.