Having arrived at the ATL airport around noon, I'm estimating that we're a third of the way through our trek to New Zealand. I feel a bit more rejuvenated after a quick meal and some extra strength Excedrin. In a few hours, I'll counter that with Excedrin PM to try to get some sleep on the flight. We're set to arrive at 5:15 a.m. local time in Auckland.
Because we flew Delta to San Fran and are taking Air New Zealand to Auckland, we had to check in at the international terminal to get our boarding passes. For anyone taking this route, know that it's an easy but fairly lengthy walk from the domestic to international terminal--particularly if you're tired and/or have heavy carry-on luggage (which fortunately we did not). We could stand to stretch our legs prior to boarding our 13-hour flight.
On the plus side, our checked luggage was automatically transferred to the plane, so we didn't have to pick that up or re-check it. Be sure to keep your boarding pass and baggage claim stickers handy so the ticket agent can verify that your luggage is in transit.
The international terminal is beautiful--incredible architecture. I was astonished at how desolate both the domestic and international terminals were when we arrived since it was only around 6 p.m. local time. The security line was a breeze.
Once you go through security, there are only 3-4 dining options: Mexican, Japanese and one or two sandwich shops. If you're looking for other options, stop at one of the spots between the domestic and international terminals.
We're boarding now. More when we land in Auckland.
"Once you have traveled, THE VOYAGE NEVER ENDS, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers, that the mind can never break off from the journey." Pat Conroy, The Prince of Tides US novelist (1945 - )
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
1/3 of the way there
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