Day 1 - In transit (Per -> Adl)

28/11/03, 10:45 Nullarbor time (GMT+8.75)
On Virgin 737-700 east of Esperance, WA.

The takeoff from Perth was pretty normal on a fine, beautiful Perth day aboard Virgin flight DJ354 to Adelaide. On this flight, one can buy, amongst other things, an autobiography of Richard Branson (described as "interesting and inspirational reading"), a Virgin Blue card deck or even a model of the plane - All this while gliding 10km above endless kilometres of salinity-addled farmland and cloud-covered ocean. (To be fair, though, WA's Wheatbelt region surrounding Perth is WAY greener than last year).

Forecast for Adelaide - 34°C (92°F) - Cloud/Late storms
Forecast for Mt Gambier - 32°C (90°F) - Humid


28/11/03, 13:45 Central time (GMT+10.5)

Watching a lightning storm from about 8km above it is an odd experience, as is flying between clouds.

Current Mood: Bored
Current Music: Terrible 80s-pop cover of Strokes "Last Night"