The first part of my indirect journey to Shanghai is over. I'm now in Changi airport having just got off my flight form Heathrow. I was a bit disorientated when we disembarked as we were at a gate which I don't think I'd ever used before. Also it was unusual that I wasn't following the 'Arrivals' signs like I would normally do. Anyhow my confusion is now over and all that I need to do is dump my carry-on bags a the left luggage counter, get some cash and then head in to the City for a swift drink at Brewerkz (happy hour until 8pm!) and then a few satays at Lau Pa Sat.
The flight was pretty good. My seat was fine even with the door taking up a fair chunk of room -- it was definitely better than 99% of the Economy Class seats! The food was light years ahead of the cheap slop I had on BA a fortnight a go. I had a tasty Fish Vindaloo for 'supper' and then the Prawn Noodles 'before touchdown'. But the real highlight of the meal was the fact there was a full set of metal cutlery! I can't remember the last time I didn't have to struggle with a flimsy plastic knife on a plane.
One thing that did irritate me was that in trying to cram people's bags in to the overhead lockers, the two bananas that I packed for a mid-flight snack got totally battered. Fortunately they were in a separate plastic bag so the rest of my stuff didn't get smothered in mashed banana!
Time to leave Changi.......
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