The cabin manager on my first flight had me clocked “you look like you’d appreciate a top up of your wine”.

🍷 Transiting through Sydney on the way home for the status points earn from two flights. Time for a wine in the Virgin lounge.

As someone who travels frequently I’m always bemused at how people either travel light or heavy with cabin items. There’s no in between.

🛫 Time to fly (Part 1)

One of the best ways to tell if your plane is likely going to leave on time is to check if the inbound flight arrived on time, giving the ground and cabin crew enough time to prepare it for your flight.

🚊 Walking to get a tram, to catch a bus, to board a plane, to take a train, to sit on a bus, to walk home.

🚀 The Future and other fictions exhibition at ACMI Melbourne.

🍷 A wine shop and bar seems a perfect spot to rest from all the walking.

🥃 Enjoying a rhubarb sbagliato while I review the lunch menu at one of my favourite Italian restaurants. Holidays are good.

Naps are good. One of the best things about being on holidays.