Bags in Transit

We have arrived safe and sound in Vancouver after a delayed flight from Melbourne. Our economy section only had 40 passengers so we all got 3 seats each to spread out across, and excellent attention. A fabulous start to our trip.

The delay caused us to arrive late in Hong Kong so we received an escorted 2km sprint up, down and along escalators, plus a train ride, to another gate for our connecting flight to Vancouver where the plane was already boarded...just sitting waiting for us. We could never have done it on our own. I knew my treadmill workouts at the gym  with a 5kg back pack would get me fit, but I didn’t expect I would be tested on day 1. Our 12 hour flight to Vancouver was full, so we made good use of the in flight entertainment until our eyes could stay open no more, then managed to get 7 hours sleep somehow. 

The last time we saw our luggage.

The fast turn around was too quick for our luggage which did not make it on to the Vancouver flight. Cathay Pacific were ready with customs paperwork already completed for when our bags arrive, which minimised the missing luggage drama.  I can totally understand why many people just travel the world with carryon bags. I don’t know if I could survive on 7kg.  I struggled doing Cairns and Darwin on 7 kg.

So we have arrived at our cottage Air BnB in Trimble Beach, suburbia near the water, walked 1.5 km to get some groceries just like a local, and back via Jericho Park, showered, eating nachos and waiting for a taxi to deliver our luggage at midnight tonight. We are grateful for our safe arrival, lovely weather and soothing hot shower.  Note to self...pack a spare change of clothes in carryon bag. End of day one!