We landed at Auckland feeling almost, but not quite, at home. We transferred our luggage and walked the short distance between International and Domestic terminals. McDonalds was looking like a very desirable option for lunch so we had a big meal and remarked how cheap everything was at home. There was a short wait before we boarded our plane so we had a quick look around the shops first.
The ride from Auckland to Christchurch went well about from a little turbulence leaving Auckland. Will seemed to be getting excited about the prospect of seeing all of his family again and he sat and enjoyed the ride. After the flights we had been on, these short hops back to Dunedin were just a bus ride in comparison.
Our plane landed in Christchurch and we turned the corner and pretty much boarded our last plane almost immediately. It was a little ATR72 plane that we had never enjoyed in the past but this last trip was a breeze. There were heaps of seats free so we spread ourselves around the front of the plane and watched the sun setting as we flew above the clouds. Almost as soon as we reached the top we were making the descent again. Before we knew it we broke through the clouds and saw the flickering lights of Dunedin city welcoming us home again.
We landed at Dunedin airport and disembarked. We picked up almost our entire luggage except for our carseat which must not have made the transfer in Christchurch. Granny bay arrived to pick us up and Will clutched on to her like a koala beer. We borrowed a carseat from the airport (a brand new Phil & Ted’s) and we were on our way home to our house and Winston.
Will fell asleep in the car just before Mosgiel and my efforts to keep him awake were in vain. We were greeted at our house with a big welcome home party which was really sweet and a wonderful way to end the trip. We were so glad to finally be home again.
