Me & my plane mate!  Taken at the end of 24 hours for me & 26 for Adele.   by happypat

Me & my plane mate! Taken at the end of 24 hours for me & 26 for Adele.

This is Adele who hails from South Africa. She was sitting in the outside seat on the plane. Her first visit to NZ & visiting her son who she hadn’t seen for Five years.
My previous companion had been a lady from Adelaide visiting her sister in Liverpool.
We had a flat tyre as we landed so the fire truck & emergency crew arrived. It was safe enough to very slowly, very slowly taxi to a side parking slot where we waited until they connected the steps & boarded four airport coaches.
The assistance was only present in Manchester so I shall be composing a stiff email tomorrow to the travel agency! Plus I was over a wing too which I also said I didn’t want!
It will be good if it was fixed for my return journey!
Otherwise all well & staying at William & Erin’s overnight!

Another grumble the plane food was very much worse than last time…..standards way lower & no nice menu to choose from!!

Other than that I have safely arrived in New Zealand!
Kia ora! Welcome to New Zealand! Glad you made it despite the inconveniences.
April 10th, 2024  
Have a wonderful visit to NZ - how lovely for you to be seeing your family! Such a shame about the flight! Hope you can get it sorted for your return!
April 10th, 2024  
What an eventful trip you have had. Glad you have arrived in one piece though in spite of the inconveniences. Have a good holiday.
April 10th, 2024  
Glad you got there safely dispite a few hiccups!
April 10th, 2024  
So pleased you landed safely after an eventful journey ! Enjoy your holiday !❤️
April 10th, 2024  
I watched you land in Dubai as well as Auckland via Flightradar! As it happened! Glad you are here but sorry it was not as good as expected!
April 10th, 2024  
I can't imagine flying for that long. The longest I have ever flown is from the Midwest to California.
April 10th, 2024  
Enjoy New Zealand and their friendly people
April 10th, 2024  
@maggiemae thanks Maggie. Will let you know re meeting up. I’m sure it can be arranged somehow. Will have to speak with my taxi service!!!! I’m in Ashburton area from 20th of Month for a week roughly. In Taupo area next week onwards roughly! Will be in touch when I know more! X
April 10th, 2024  
Oh, my, have a fabulous, fabulous time! Looking forward to the photos.
April 10th, 2024  
Good to know you've arrived safely. Have a great time.
April 10th, 2024  
Oh glad all's good now, have fun!
April 10th, 2024  
Welcome back to NZ Pat. Glad you had a safe trip with good company, and hope the issues you had are sorted out for your return flights.
April 10th, 2024  
Welcome Pat enjoy your time here
April 10th, 2024  
arriving safely is important , don;t let them fob you off when you complain !
April 10th, 2024  
What a time you had but you still made the time.e for our catchup.. We had a lovely time. Enjoy your time with family especially time with those two we great Grandies..
April 11th, 2024  
So pleased to see you have got back in NZ, it has been hard for everyone with family so far away. Enjoy your stay.
April 11th, 2024  
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