9V-SKD

That's the the registration of the A380 aircraft for the first leg of my trip to Tasmania. Only about 7 hours to go of this flight and then a another two more flights and I'll eventually be in Hobart!

This flight is pretty choc-a-bloc. Lots of people off on there holidays to warmer climes. It's quite a apparent that it's not the school holidays as there aren't many people aged between 5 and 18. Also, as a bonus, no babies in my part of the economy cabin.

I'm enjoying the extra legroom of my favourite seat on the A380 – 48D. There are plenty of envious looks in my direction from people walking past. I just wish the guy sitting next to me wouldn't be so possessive about the arm rest between us!

For the first meal ('lunch') I had a chicken curry which was really quite good. I was working myself up into a bit of a strop as I thought they only has the 'steak and potatoes' choice left. As it turned out some currys were found from somewhere. I guess the one downside of where I'm sitting is that you will get served last for one of the meals. On the plus side you get served first for the other meal and you have plenty of leg room for all of the flight!

I've been supping a few beers, but to my shock/surpise they appear to have run out of Tiger in the galley closest to me! I've had to make do with Heineken. No real sacrifice, and right now I think I'm about to call it a day after 5 cans. I've finished my book and now I have a choice of a) trying to get some sleep, b) watching a film or c) reading the Economist. I'm not really tired and I don't fancy doing any reading right now!

UPDATE: I didn't 'call it a day'! I had one more beer whilst watching UP'. After the film I tried to get some sleep, but failed miserably. We arrived on time and I'll fill you in with what I got up to in my 16 hours in Singapore when I get a chance.