quips

Sixteen minutes left on our internet cafe clock, Dan taking over now. (Andrew is on other computer checking email.) Time allows very brief snapshots of our trip so far. Which is what I will offer. Not conveniently, this computer keeps switching my keys around...y is z and z is y, for instance. It is slightlz frustrating.

@airports:
- peanut butter got confiscated. Mom not too pleased. Family vetoed decision to reclaim peanut butter for checked baggage.
Andrew: "Watch us on the last day, being like WE NEED PEANUT BUTTER."

- hungry. Mom sees McDonald's logo outside our gate. Five famished family members walk around airport forever. Just before giving up Davina and I spot some punk dude with emo bangs looking at us curiously. Punk dude is holding McDonald's coffee. Mom spots him a second later and screams excitedly "WHERE IS THE MCDONALD'S"? Dude grins and points at McDonald's less than 100 yards away. Hash browns, Egg McMuffins, and McGriddles (glory glory hallelujah) In total, forty-five minutes.

Newly-arrived lady overheard back at our gate: "I'm going to swing by McDonalds."

@airplane:
- movies watched (on demand): Dan In Real Life, Penelope, The Island, Hercules, Emperor's New Groove. Cathay Pacific's economy class was incredibly luxurious -- wait for the photos!

- airplane food was also amazing. for lunch, chicken rice w/ steamed vegetables; potato salad with smoked salmon; nougat mousse; hot rolls. for dinner, pork roast with potatoes and mustard-mushroom gravy; fruit salad; cake with raspberry sauce. Tim Tams in great supply!

time running out severely. five minutes, and the kezs on thia kezboard are periouply going WAXK. we'll have pictures soon!

cheers & stay cool,
Dan

PS. Disregard the time, it is early afternoon over here! Pretty sure we are twelve hours ahead of America.