New Zealand > From China to Home

Just after midnight, the plane leaves the gate in Guangzhou. We take off for a flight of more than twelve hours to Amsterdam. Meals are handed out again, but after our visit to the lounge, I’m no longer hungry. I close my eyes and try to sleep. From time to time, I manage to doze for half an hour. The seats on this plane are noticeably closer together, so we quickly bump into each other with every movement—not very convenient when trying to nap. Halfway through the flight, I give up. Sleeping just isn’t happening. I watch a few movies as the distance to Amsterdam gradually decreases. At half past five Dutch time, I land back in the Netherlands. I’m picked up at the airport. Because of the time difference and the long journey, I’m both awake and tired at the same time. I plan to try to stay awake as long as possible today.

New Zealand - Approaching Mount Cook National Park