Dream Trip

It's my off day after a busy tuesday. Arrive early in office but left for home late. Spent slightly more than 12 hours. It's another work day later, then off again. Whoo hoo. Despite all my busy schedule, i am very excited abt something. Yes, my upcoming trip in June.

So fast and u are out of the country again? Hee... Well, if i can afford, n more importantly, i deserved it, why not? Have been longing for this long vacation for some time. I will be flying out of asia to the west! Yes, States! An entry written in April last year have actually come true. A dream into reality.

Collected my air ticket from the travel agent this afternoon. Part of the itenery, as follow:
9 June
0810 Singapore Changi Terminal 1
1250 Taipei Terminal 1

1615 Taipei Terminal 2
2205 New York JFK Terminal 1

Oh my god. I have to transit in Taipei for 3.5 hours before leaving for New York. Not only that, there will be a stopover at Anchorage, Alaska. However, i dun think i am allow to get into the airport terminal in Anchorage. I think the plane needs to be refuelled before taking off for New York.

Total travelling time: 22 hours
Transit in Taipei: 3.5 hours
Total Time: 25.5 hours.

I cant believe that i need a day to reach US. And that shows how far the place is. Well, that also means expensive air ticket!! It did cost me a bomb. Almost 1.9k including taxes. A frequent traveller should know which airline i am taking. whahaha... China Airlines aka Hua Hang! That's the cheapest!

Why? First it's under promotion, i saved abt $300. Next i will be coming back from Los Angeles and not New York! I cant imagine if i fly SQ. EXP! I remembered when i flew to London in 2002, the price was almost 2k. New York is further, so a simple calculation reveals that China Airline is still cheaper. I asked the agent how much would SQ cost, her reply more than 2.3k. Yes, i save $400?

Well, some may think, if you are travelling on a long distance, travel with a comfortable airline. That's true. But i guess, if we can save some, will have more for spending rite? After all, China Airlines arent tat bad. Whahhahaha....

Will be spending a lot time on plane, i guess i need to bring some books to read. Travel guides. Will be backpacking in New York. First time there and EXTREMELY excited. Done a bit of homework. Unlike the time i was in Bali, i left the planning chore to Kevin and Alex, this time i need to work hard. Cos my travelling companion, Hao will not hv much time to plan due to his tight schedule.

Anyway, i will be very busy over the next few weeks. So need to do all the plannings before time runs out. This is only first part of my US trip. Shall discuss more next time. whoo hoo....