130910 1127 local time (GMT +8)
B-HUF at Hong Kong International Airport, China
Well, this is the final leg of the trip. At gate 65 now, just opposite where I boarded the plane to Osaka on Thursday, and at seat 56A.
This morning I decided to go to Tsim Sha Tsui via the Star Ferry. Of course this resulted in an almighty rush to get here in time, and I barely made it on. On the plus side the weather was brilliant for shooting, no haze at all. My aunt tells me the past few days have been quite bad, and I've got firsthand evidence from Wednesday night to back that up, so I guess I was lucky.
Time for pushback soon, on my first pureblood Cathay 747 flight, then homeward bound it'll be. Seems like a delay though, failure of the automatic fuel system so they're manually refuelling the plane.
1151 local time (GMT +8)
B-HUF at Hong Kong International Airport, China
Seems like they're done, we're pushing back. B-HNN just pulled up beside us too.
1218 local time (GMT +8)
B-HUF over the South China Sea.
Wow. By some definitions that was my 100th takeoff. And what an astounding view of Hong Kong. 1206 saw the 747 launch itself into the sky and straight past Victoria Harbour. Coupled with the clear skies, a rarity here, the view was awesome.
Watching Top Gear once more, really a good show to watch I flight.
1346 local time (GMT +8)
B-HUF over Vietnam
Halfway home now. Been a good flight so far, enjoyed the fish and oyster sauce lunch. We're almost there.
1438 local time (GMT +8)
B-HUF over the South China Sea.
Starting our descent in 3 minutes, and we're just 160nm out of WSSS. Feels good.
1510 local time (GMT +8)
B-HUF at Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore
Touchdown on 20R at 1505 marked the end of this short but enjoyable journey. Now parked at D41 near 9V-SYD awaiting deboarding.
1530 local time (GMT +8)
Singapore, Singapore
Well, that's that. It's been a really fun experience, and I'm sorry it had to be so short. Ah well, someday I shall return to Japan once more.
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Japan 2010 Day 4
120910 1123 local time (GMT +9)
Japan
I wish I could say exactly where I was, but at this speed it wouldn't be accurate, the train's covered 5km in the time I typed this sentence. On another Shinkansen, a 700 this time, running a Hikari service for Kyoto at a good 250km/h, though I'm not sure, it's gone off the scale of my GPS. I am really impressed by the Shinkansen.
1802 local time (GMT +9)
B-HKU at Kansai International Airport, Japan
All good things must come to an end I guess. Sitting at 33K on another ex-SQ 747-412, B-HKU. We're parked at gate 3, with 2 ANA 737-700s at 2 and 1. I think the closest is JA11AN.
Nothing much occurred today. After another amazing Shinkansen ride, we proceeded to souvenier shop. I then departed back to Osaka via the final and slowest (in terms of number of stops) Kodama Shinkansen, but again, it was a 700.
Once at Osaka, I headed for Yodobashi hoping to pick up good stuff, but failed. My mom was supposed to meet me at Namba station, but by the agreed cutoff time, she hadn't showed up, so I headed to take the Rapi;t Beta back to the aircraft carrier.
After checkin, I did some spotting, the highlight of which was the ANA Panda 767-300. I then had a quick lunch, then went to the Rokko lounge. This was quite small, nothing more than armchairs lining the walls with drinks and peanuts available.
Well we've started pushback and received the usual farewell. Sayonara Japan, till we meet again.
1920 local time (GMT +8)
B-HKU over Taipei, Taiwan
Beethoven's famous 9th Symphony is providing the background for this post.
We took off on 24L at 1818, did an S turn for some reason, probably the SID, and left Japan behind. The dinner of Japanese beef and rice was pleasant, and Top Gear's Bolivia special was hilarious.
Almost back in Hong Kong, and Singapore comes ever closer.
1942 local time (GMT +8)
B-HKU over the South China Sea
I wouldn't be nothing if I didn't have you.
I'm starting to love this song.
1956 local time (GMT +8)
B-HKU over the South China Sea
I think we're landing soon, Shantou's lights are just out the window, the plane has turned and is descending, and the seatbelt light is on. That's almost an hour early.
2023 local time (GMT +8)
B-HKU at Hong Kong International Airport, China
Textbook touchdown at 0820 on 25R although the approach was a little rough. Time to head back into the familiar terminal.
2359 local time (GMT +8)
Hong Kong, China
Nothing much to report of the journey, parked at gate 2 next to where we parked on the way in from Macau, got off and headed for the all-too-familiar Airport Express into town. Met my aunt at the IFC, then cabbed to her place.
Once there we sat and talked, along with her husband, over tea and cakes. That done, I decided to retire. Hope to get up early tomorrow for some photography.
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Japan
I wish I could say exactly where I was, but at this speed it wouldn't be accurate, the train's covered 5km in the time I typed this sentence. On another Shinkansen, a 700 this time, running a Hikari service for Kyoto at a good 250km/h, though I'm not sure, it's gone off the scale of my GPS. I am really impressed by the Shinkansen.
1802 local time (GMT +9)
B-HKU at Kansai International Airport, Japan
All good things must come to an end I guess. Sitting at 33K on another ex-SQ 747-412, B-HKU. We're parked at gate 3, with 2 ANA 737-700s at 2 and 1. I think the closest is JA11AN.
Nothing much occurred today. After another amazing Shinkansen ride, we proceeded to souvenier shop. I then departed back to Osaka via the final and slowest (in terms of number of stops) Kodama Shinkansen, but again, it was a 700.
Once at Osaka, I headed for Yodobashi hoping to pick up good stuff, but failed. My mom was supposed to meet me at Namba station, but by the agreed cutoff time, she hadn't showed up, so I headed to take the Rapi;t Beta back to the aircraft carrier.
After checkin, I did some spotting, the highlight of which was the ANA Panda 767-300. I then had a quick lunch, then went to the Rokko lounge. This was quite small, nothing more than armchairs lining the walls with drinks and peanuts available.
Well we've started pushback and received the usual farewell. Sayonara Japan, till we meet again.
1920 local time (GMT +8)
B-HKU over Taipei, Taiwan
Beethoven's famous 9th Symphony is providing the background for this post.
We took off on 24L at 1818, did an S turn for some reason, probably the SID, and left Japan behind. The dinner of Japanese beef and rice was pleasant, and Top Gear's Bolivia special was hilarious.
Almost back in Hong Kong, and Singapore comes ever closer.
1942 local time (GMT +8)
B-HKU over the South China Sea
I wouldn't be nothing if I didn't have you.
I'm starting to love this song.
1956 local time (GMT +8)
B-HKU over the South China Sea
I think we're landing soon, Shantou's lights are just out the window, the plane has turned and is descending, and the seatbelt light is on. That's almost an hour early.
2023 local time (GMT +8)
B-HKU at Hong Kong International Airport, China
Textbook touchdown at 0820 on 25R although the approach was a little rough. Time to head back into the familiar terminal.
2359 local time (GMT +8)
Hong Kong, China
Nothing much to report of the journey, parked at gate 2 next to where we parked on the way in from Macau, got off and headed for the all-too-familiar Airport Express into town. Met my aunt at the IFC, then cabbed to her place.
Once there we sat and talked, along with her husband, over tea and cakes. That done, I decided to retire. Hope to get up early tomorrow for some photography.
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
Japan 2010 Day 2
100910 1159 local time (GMT +9)
Kawachinagano, Japan
Woke up early this morning to participate in a Buddhist ritual, in which all the guests had to watch the priests play with fire and pray. After that, we visited a famous cemetery. Highlights include a flagpole with the flags of Japan, Australia and Malaysia, and a memorial put up by a pest extermination company for all the ants they killed.
At the moment I'm on a train headed for Nara. RIMB and alumni who went for the 2008 trip should be familiar with it as the first stop on our tour.
2230 local time (GMT +9)
Kyoto, Japan
What a tiring day, and I didn't even do that much. Basically went straight to Nara and had a delightful tonkatsu near the Cafe et Pain, before visiting Todaiji. It was just as I remembered it, complete with deer. Some scaffolding marred the view of the temple though. Hmm I wonder if the deer remembered me.
The next stop on our journey was Kyoto. By the time we reached, it was quite late, so we just headed for the hotel. The hotel was nice, budget but with Internet and a toilet which opened automatically when the door to the bathroom was open. Annoyingly though, while the net worked on my phone, my com couldn't get it.
Anyway we went for dinner at Hisago, one of the most acclaimed sushi restaurants in Kyoto. While the sushi was excellent, the prices were absurd. One particular type of tuna sushi costed 1000 yen, which could probably get you the whole buffet in Sakae. The owner of the bar was nice though, she told us she'd been to Singapore before.
After dinner we walked around Gion district. Apparently Shinbashi is supposed to be the most beautiful street in Asia. However I personally felt that Lorong 2 Toa Payoh looked better. The whole place reminded me of the sort of place some of my colleagues are probably way too familiar with. In all I can best describe Gion as the Geylang of Kyoto.
Ah well, off to sleep now, as I'm dead tired. I hope tomorrow is more relaxing.
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Kawachinagano, Japan
Woke up early this morning to participate in a Buddhist ritual, in which all the guests had to watch the priests play with fire and pray. After that, we visited a famous cemetery. Highlights include a flagpole with the flags of Japan, Australia and Malaysia, and a memorial put up by a pest extermination company for all the ants they killed.
At the moment I'm on a train headed for Nara. RIMB and alumni who went for the 2008 trip should be familiar with it as the first stop on our tour.
2230 local time (GMT +9)
Kyoto, Japan
What a tiring day, and I didn't even do that much. Basically went straight to Nara and had a delightful tonkatsu near the Cafe et Pain, before visiting Todaiji. It was just as I remembered it, complete with deer. Some scaffolding marred the view of the temple though. Hmm I wonder if the deer remembered me.
The next stop on our journey was Kyoto. By the time we reached, it was quite late, so we just headed for the hotel. The hotel was nice, budget but with Internet and a toilet which opened automatically when the door to the bathroom was open. Annoyingly though, while the net worked on my phone, my com couldn't get it.
Anyway we went for dinner at Hisago, one of the most acclaimed sushi restaurants in Kyoto. While the sushi was excellent, the prices were absurd. One particular type of tuna sushi costed 1000 yen, which could probably get you the whole buffet in Sakae. The owner of the bar was nice though, she told us she'd been to Singapore before.
After dinner we walked around Gion district. Apparently Shinbashi is supposed to be the most beautiful street in Asia. However I personally felt that Lorong 2 Toa Payoh looked better. The whole place reminded me of the sort of place some of my colleagues are probably way too familiar with. In all I can best describe Gion as the Geylang of Kyoto.
Ah well, off to sleep now, as I'm dead tired. I hope tomorrow is more relaxing.
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Japan 2010 Day 1
090910 1143 local time (GMT +8)
B-HKE over the Pacific Ocean
Had a quick rest in the hotel, then headed to the airport for my free breakfast. The spotting wasn't that good this morning, so I enjoyed the lounge.
I was pleasantly surprised to see B-HKE at gate 64. Distinguishable by her PW engines compared to the usual RR of CX, this aircraft once flew the Singapore flag.
We took off slightly late, leaving China behind for Japan at 1022. Got a nice view of the new ICC on the way out too.
The new CX seats are way more comfortable than the old ones, and the entertainment system is a vast improvement. It is a little glitchy though. Lunch was better than last night's dinner too, except that I still prefer SQ's soba.
1401 local time (GMT +9)
B-HKE over Japan
It's been a pleasant flight so far, the best I've had on Cathay, and I'm almost sad to land. We're running parallel to the Japanese coastline now, and I'm preparing for our carrier landing by listening to Perseus, Ocean and Sky.
1652 local time (GMT +9)
Sakai, Japan
Once again, I'm back in the Empire of the Rising Sun. We touched down at a rather empty Kansai Airport at 1426 and taxied over to gate 3, just opposite where 9V-SRL and 9V-SRP parked back in 2008.
Going through the arrivals area brought back fond memories, especially the cool arrivals screens. I then caught a Rapi'T Beta, which is apparently what they call their airport express, and changed to a local train at Tengachaya. The train system is highly confusing, but once you figure out how to read the information board, you'll get the idea
1805 local time (GMT +9)
Kiikamiya, Japan
I'm enjoying some beautiful vistas as I take this 2 carriage rural train up the mountain. It's quite relaxing really, and a little amazing to think people live like this in Japan, in stark contrast to Osaka and Tokyo.
2230 local time (GMT +9)
Koyasan, Japan
After the train journey, I took a cable railway up to Koyasan station, where I transferred to a local bus. Interestingly here you get on at the back and off at the front.
The temple is nice. It has no aircon or chairs, but Internet. I always thought the Internet was on a higher tech level than aircon.
Also, the feeling of partaking in a Japanese bath once more was indescribably good. I wish I could set a good one up at home.
Ah well, off to sleep and time for another day tomorrow.
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B-HKE over the Pacific Ocean
Had a quick rest in the hotel, then headed to the airport for my free breakfast. The spotting wasn't that good this morning, so I enjoyed the lounge.
I was pleasantly surprised to see B-HKE at gate 64. Distinguishable by her PW engines compared to the usual RR of CX, this aircraft once flew the Singapore flag.
We took off slightly late, leaving China behind for Japan at 1022. Got a nice view of the new ICC on the way out too.
The new CX seats are way more comfortable than the old ones, and the entertainment system is a vast improvement. It is a little glitchy though. Lunch was better than last night's dinner too, except that I still prefer SQ's soba.
1401 local time (GMT +9)
B-HKE over Japan
It's been a pleasant flight so far, the best I've had on Cathay, and I'm almost sad to land. We're running parallel to the Japanese coastline now, and I'm preparing for our carrier landing by listening to Perseus, Ocean and Sky.
1652 local time (GMT +9)
Sakai, Japan
Once again, I'm back in the Empire of the Rising Sun. We touched down at a rather empty Kansai Airport at 1426 and taxied over to gate 3, just opposite where 9V-SRL and 9V-SRP parked back in 2008.
Going through the arrivals area brought back fond memories, especially the cool arrivals screens. I then caught a Rapi'T Beta, which is apparently what they call their airport express, and changed to a local train at Tengachaya. The train system is highly confusing, but once you figure out how to read the information board, you'll get the idea
1805 local time (GMT +9)
Kiikamiya, Japan
I'm enjoying some beautiful vistas as I take this 2 carriage rural train up the mountain. It's quite relaxing really, and a little amazing to think people live like this in Japan, in stark contrast to Osaka and Tokyo.
2230 local time (GMT +9)
Koyasan, Japan
After the train journey, I took a cable railway up to Koyasan station, where I transferred to a local bus. Interestingly here you get on at the back and off at the front.
The temple is nice. It has no aircon or chairs, but Internet. I always thought the Internet was on a higher tech level than aircon.
Also, the feeling of partaking in a Japanese bath once more was indescribably good. I wish I could set a good one up at home.
Ah well, off to sleep and time for another day tomorrow.
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
Japan 2010 Day 3
110910 1447 local time (GMT +9)
Kyoto, Japan
Another walk down memory lane for me, literally. After a futile search for a breakfast place, we headed up the all-to-familiar shopping street below Kiyomizu temple. This has to be one of two locations in Japan I am most intimately familiar with, and I'm on a bus to the second now.
At the top I tried something new- a walk down a literally pitch black tunnel, representing some Buddha's room. It was as if my eyes were completely closed.
Following that, we explored the main temple, and I said hi to my good fire extinguisher friends. We then proceeded down the shopping street to find some lunch.
I had a Kaiseki meal for lunch, which is a traditional Japanese way of eating involving many small courses, and a changing menu depending on the season. This was long and expensive, but really delicious and the presentation of the courses was superb.
Now on another bus, let's see where this takes me.
2300 local time (GMT +9)
Osaka, Japan
What an exhausting day.
When I last left off, I was on a bus to Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavillion. I've seen her many times, but she remains my favourite spot in Kyoto.
Following that, we took a JR train to Kobe, as opposed to the private railways we'd been on for the past couple of days. JR trains, I found, tend to be faster and smoother, and have forward facing seats, a big plus for me.
While on this JR train, I saw a sight which captured my imagination. As we were gaining speed out of Kyoto, we were overtaken by one of the most elegant trains in the world, a Shinkansen 700 series. It overtook us, then banked left and swooped away, almost like an aircraft.
Once in Kobe we headed somewhere to try the Kobe beef. This was quite good, but also exorbitant. Following that, we took a Nozomi service back to Osaka. Nozomi is the fastest of the three Shinkansen, though the only difference is in the number of stops, and since Osaka was the next stop, there's no difference no matter which you take. Still, the experience was nice, the speed and smoothness of the ride was evident.
After walking around Dotonburi and sending my brother off to the airport, we headed for the hotel near the Shinkansen station, thus ending my last full day in Japan. It seems so short now...
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Kyoto, Japan
Another walk down memory lane for me, literally. After a futile search for a breakfast place, we headed up the all-to-familiar shopping street below Kiyomizu temple. This has to be one of two locations in Japan I am most intimately familiar with, and I'm on a bus to the second now.
At the top I tried something new- a walk down a literally pitch black tunnel, representing some Buddha's room. It was as if my eyes were completely closed.
Following that, we explored the main temple, and I said hi to my good fire extinguisher friends. We then proceeded down the shopping street to find some lunch.
I had a Kaiseki meal for lunch, which is a traditional Japanese way of eating involving many small courses, and a changing menu depending on the season. This was long and expensive, but really delicious and the presentation of the courses was superb.
Now on another bus, let's see where this takes me.
2300 local time (GMT +9)
Osaka, Japan
What an exhausting day.
When I last left off, I was on a bus to Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavillion. I've seen her many times, but she remains my favourite spot in Kyoto.
Following that, we took a JR train to Kobe, as opposed to the private railways we'd been on for the past couple of days. JR trains, I found, tend to be faster and smoother, and have forward facing seats, a big plus for me.
While on this JR train, I saw a sight which captured my imagination. As we were gaining speed out of Kyoto, we were overtaken by one of the most elegant trains in the world, a Shinkansen 700 series. It overtook us, then banked left and swooped away, almost like an aircraft.
Once in Kobe we headed somewhere to try the Kobe beef. This was quite good, but also exorbitant. Following that, we took a Nozomi service back to Osaka. Nozomi is the fastest of the three Shinkansen, though the only difference is in the number of stops, and since Osaka was the next stop, there's no difference no matter which you take. Still, the experience was nice, the speed and smoothness of the ride was evident.
After walking around Dotonburi and sending my brother off to the airport, we headed for the hotel near the Shinkansen station, thus ending my last full day in Japan. It seems so short now...
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Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Japan 2010 Day 0
080910 0825 local time (GMT +8)
B-HLG at Singapore Changi Airport
Once again I'm flying off, this time to wonderful Japan. At the moment, I'm in 60K of Cathay Pacific's A330-300 B-HLG waiting for pushback at gate D44. I'll be flying to Hong Kong first, obviously. Now parked next to 777-246ER of Japan Airlines. Not going to see them around in Singapore soon, but no doubt I'll see many where I'm going. A Garuda 738 is near too. Oh and we just started pushback and startup. Trent 700s powering us here.
2145 local time (GMT +8)
B-HLG over the South China Sea
Took off at 2037 in front of a Tiger Airways A320. We passed by a company 777-267, probably headed for Colombo. Watched Wall-E in Cantonese, at least the front of it. Interestingly it seems to be in sepia. Probably some problem with the projector. Ah well. Dinner hasn't been served yet either, wonder when they'll get round to it.
2337 local time (GMT +8)-
B-HLG over the South China Sea
Well, almost there. We're beginning our descent into VHHH now. Dinner was below average. The vegetables had the same texture and consistency as mashed potatoes, and the actual potatoes were bland. The chicken wasn't too bad though, and this meal at least beats the last one I had on this airline.
I'm feeling really tired, for some reason. Ah well, it'll help me sleep later.
090910 0030 local time (GMT +8)
B-HLG over Hong Kong
This feels like a scene from Red Alert 2. There is a massive lightning storm outside, and we tried to land through it. As a result, we got hit by the worst turbulence I've ever seen, passengers started screaming and the pilot, probably wisely, decided to give up. The aircraft dived and climbed countless times before finally surging up and out of the storm. We're now in a holding pattern while he decides whether or not to divert. On a plus side, the lightning has been rather magnificent, and it's a pity I can't capture it on camera well enough.
0100 local time (GMT +8)
B-HLG over Hong Kong
We seem to be deciding. Is the captain going to shoot for it? But the destination marker's on top of Macau now?
0206 local time (GMT +8)
B-HLG at Macau International Airport.
Evidently my suspicions were confirmed. We landed at 0102 on runway 34 at Macau International Airport, thus allowing my record of having never flown directly from Singapore to Hong Kong to stand. I wasn't sure at first, but I knew it when we turned onto the taxiway bridge over the water, not to mention when I saw the casinos.
There seem to be quite a few other stranded aircraft here. Saw a Cathay 747-400, some random Cathays and now parked next to an Air Hong Kong A300-600. We've been here an hour now, wonder what will happen from here on out.
0300 local time (GMT +8)
B-HLG at Macau International Airport.
We've been here for a good two hours now. Luckily it seems like we'll be heading over to Hong Kong very soon. Gonna miss the view of the Crown and the City of Dreams.
0425 local time (GMT +8)
B-HLG at Hong Kong International Airport.
Finally we arrived. This is the shortest airliner flight I've ever been on, possibly the shortest flight ever, taking off on 34 at 0356 and landing on 25R 20 minutes later at 0416. Feels good to be back.
0510 local time (GMT +8)
Hong Kong International Airport
Whew what a long journey. And it's barely the half way point. Good thing I was connecting though, I got a free hotel stay and a $40 voucher for breakfast once I got off the plane at E1. I'm now lying on the bed at the good old Regal Airport Hotel, enjoying my runway view out the window. Hopefully today's leg will be less eventful, I really need some rest.
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B-HLG at Singapore Changi Airport
Once again I'm flying off, this time to wonderful Japan. At the moment, I'm in 60K of Cathay Pacific's A330-300 B-HLG waiting for pushback at gate D44. I'll be flying to Hong Kong first, obviously. Now parked next to 777-246ER of Japan Airlines. Not going to see them around in Singapore soon, but no doubt I'll see many where I'm going. A Garuda 738 is near too. Oh and we just started pushback and startup. Trent 700s powering us here.
2145 local time (GMT +8)
B-HLG over the South China Sea
Took off at 2037 in front of a Tiger Airways A320. We passed by a company 777-267, probably headed for Colombo. Watched Wall-E in Cantonese, at least the front of it. Interestingly it seems to be in sepia. Probably some problem with the projector. Ah well. Dinner hasn't been served yet either, wonder when they'll get round to it.
2337 local time (GMT +8)-
B-HLG over the South China Sea
Well, almost there. We're beginning our descent into VHHH now. Dinner was below average. The vegetables had the same texture and consistency as mashed potatoes, and the actual potatoes were bland. The chicken wasn't too bad though, and this meal at least beats the last one I had on this airline.
I'm feeling really tired, for some reason. Ah well, it'll help me sleep later.
090910 0030 local time (GMT +8)
B-HLG over Hong Kong
This feels like a scene from Red Alert 2. There is a massive lightning storm outside, and we tried to land through it. As a result, we got hit by the worst turbulence I've ever seen, passengers started screaming and the pilot, probably wisely, decided to give up. The aircraft dived and climbed countless times before finally surging up and out of the storm. We're now in a holding pattern while he decides whether or not to divert. On a plus side, the lightning has been rather magnificent, and it's a pity I can't capture it on camera well enough.
0100 local time (GMT +8)
B-HLG over Hong Kong
We seem to be deciding. Is the captain going to shoot for it? But the destination marker's on top of Macau now?
0206 local time (GMT +8)
B-HLG at Macau International Airport.
Evidently my suspicions were confirmed. We landed at 0102 on runway 34 at Macau International Airport, thus allowing my record of having never flown directly from Singapore to Hong Kong to stand. I wasn't sure at first, but I knew it when we turned onto the taxiway bridge over the water, not to mention when I saw the casinos.
There seem to be quite a few other stranded aircraft here. Saw a Cathay 747-400, some random Cathays and now parked next to an Air Hong Kong A300-600. We've been here an hour now, wonder what will happen from here on out.
0300 local time (GMT +8)
B-HLG at Macau International Airport.
We've been here for a good two hours now. Luckily it seems like we'll be heading over to Hong Kong very soon. Gonna miss the view of the Crown and the City of Dreams.
0425 local time (GMT +8)
B-HLG at Hong Kong International Airport.
Finally we arrived. This is the shortest airliner flight I've ever been on, possibly the shortest flight ever, taking off on 34 at 0356 and landing on 25R 20 minutes later at 0416. Feels good to be back.
0510 local time (GMT +8)
Hong Kong International Airport
Whew what a long journey. And it's barely the half way point. Good thing I was connecting though, I got a free hotel stay and a $40 voucher for breakfast once I got off the plane at E1. I'm now lying on the bed at the good old Regal Airport Hotel, enjoying my runway view out the window. Hopefully today's leg will be less eventful, I really need some rest.
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