It’s hour 28 and in 2 I should be home in Melbourne again after a 3 week visit

Sydney International Airport

to Denver and Toronto.

I’m so relieved that two friends are coming to pick us up. At this point, I’m not keen to talk to another stranger or pay anyone else.

I’m pausing at the Sydney Airport (where most international flights to Australia do) and it’s a quick 1 hour jaunt on to Melbourne.

Regarding Airports: I don’t love Sydney Airport (food’s average and there is a non-free bus you have to take between terminals) but one MAJOR BONUS: Free internet! I’m surfing away!

San Fran and Denver airports did not offer internet free–the only other airport I’ve been to that does offer free internet is Singapore. I’m pleased to see the Aussies have beaten the Americans to the quick– Optus has Free booths and someone is also providing unlocked wireless which I’ve tapped into.

Regarding airlines, I previously was quite happy with United Airlines — they have the cheapest airfare to North America every August. And plus, last time they served me pancakes, twice.

But this time, everyone was grouchy and hated their job, plus no one seemed to know anything about any of our questions, and we found 3 different answers to “how much weight” we’re allowed per ‘check-in’ bag.

The Official (and annoying) ruling: 50 pounds per bag. United says that’s “universal”. But the underlying point is: what do they know!