Day 1 Feb 17 flying to Christchurch, New Zealand

We did our normal morning gym routine. I did my weights, rode the bike, did water aerobics and walked the dog. Paul rode the elliptical. We both got our 10k steps before we dropped Braun off. Then we took our buddy and his stuff to Carrie's at noon. He took it all in stride, but saying goodbye was hard for Paul and I.
 

Mary picked us up to go to the airport at 2:30 for our 5:45 flight. First leg to LA. Then 3 hours later, we head to Auckland. We filled out the forms for customs. It seems I may have a problem with my Kind bars and vegetarian protein powder. I have the label, so I hope it helps. We'll see. We were not able to check in for the flight from Auckland to Christchurch until cleared by customs. But we do have reservations.

Check in through security in San Diego in only an hour. Now we're going to get a beverage and play Triominoes.


What a sunset view!

We killed 3 hours in the LAX airport waiting for the next flight. Had dinner and I watched the movie 6888 about a black WAC unit during WWII. Really good movie. Apparently, the flight gives us dinner 2 hours in, and breakfast 2 hours before landing. I can't think about eating again tonight. I'm so full now. 

We got the flight attendants some Merci chocolates. They all came by to thank us. And when I woke up we had been gifted a 1st class toiletry bag. The food on the flight was awesome. We were in premium economy, with wine, real china plates, real silverware, and the seats were plenty spacious. Could not have asked for better.

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