A couple addenda to day 10, showing that you shouldn't call the day a wrap until it actually is.
First, some kangaroos just hanging out on a bench in the Brisbane CBD:
The trip from Brisbane to Auckland was actually pretty pleasant, other than a long, slow line at check-in at BNE. We flew through Sydney, and I got some pretty sweet shots of the city on our approach in. In this one from the north, the bridge is in the middle and the Opera House just left of center.
Because our flights were not booked on the same reservation, we had to collect our bags, transfer to the international terminal, and re-check-in. The inter-terminal bus costs $5.50 per person, so I asked the info desk if it was possible to walk. The response: "well, it's about 4km to international, so I wouldn't suggest it." We paid the $5 per head to take the train instead. We checked in, and then with three hours to kill before boarding, got some döner kebab for lunch before security. Afterwards, we passed security (ah, a civilized country, where the personnel are friendly and you can keep your shoes on), and proceeded as invited to the Air New Zealand lounge.
Air NZ, you're doing it right, unlike United. Full lunch/dinner bar, a hot dog cart, and free Internet access. We shouldn't have gotten lunch outside!
Our 767 to Auckland had quite a bit of empty space, so we got to stretch out a bit and enjoy the nice entertainment system on board (United, you taking notes?). The Auckland international terminal has quite a greeting for you as you move from the gates to baggage claim. Kia Ora, indeed.
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