Christchurch to Adelaide
Sunday, October 30th, 2005On Friday, I left Christchurch and headed to Adelaide. I spent the morning just hanging out in Cathedral Square. There was a highschool band and they were awesome! They played “show tunes” and worked their way into Jimmy Hendrix’s “Purple Haze” and Santana’s “Black Magic Woman”.
I had my first “discussion” aka “run-in” about Mr. Bush. Of course, it has come up a few times already but this guy was way pissed about him. He persisted with his ongoing interrogation while I looked at his goods. (There was a market in the square on Friday) He basically said someone should shoot him and he is surprised that no one has so far. I said “I didn’t vote for him”. He said I just can’t believe the nerve of him nominating his “friend” Harriet. I agreed. Then he just went on and on. I said again “didn’t vote for him” and just left. Ugh! How many more years????
Anyway, I had a bumpy fligh in but again they served up some dinner, which again was surprisingly good! Stir fried beef, rice, and vegetable, roll, salad, and free beer/wine!! After dinner, they came around with ice cream for everyone. And, it’s FREE! I had a lay-over in Melbourne and was asked the following questions at Customs:
1) Who are you going to see in OZ?
2) Is she American or Australian?
3) Where did you meet her?
4) Can I see your itinerary?
I was a little surprised and found out the reason for the questions was because stupid me did not have Shevahn’s address! I think they might have thought I was trying to sneak in and not leave (not a bad idea, acutally)….5 weeks of annual leave (hint, hint)…10 days sick day….sheesh! No wonder I haven’t met any Americans while traveling!!!
So, I landed in Adelaide and met Shevahn and her mum. We went to her house and basically crashed in preparation for the 6 hour drive tomorrow.
kris