Getting there

It's a bit of a trek to the other side of the world! From leaving home on a sunny autumn morning in the south of Sweden it's almost 48 hours - 4 flights, some hanging around and transfers either end. Absolutely no idea how the jet lag will hit me, but what the heck, I've only got 135 kms to ride on Tuesday;)

So let's sit back, enjoy the Emirates in-flight service, read a few e-books and listen to a few tunes. Starting, very appropriately, with ACDC's "Go Down ". Wonder if Phil Rudd's at home?.....

Oh - and did I mention that my bike travels free all the way from Copenhagen to Christchurch? Thank you SAS & Emirates for being civilized airlines.

Journey stages (hours/minutes):-

Älmhult-Copenhagen airport 3:00

Wait Copenhagen 2:20

Copenhagen - London Heathrow 2:10

Wait Heathrow 4:15

Heathrow-Dubai 7:45

Wait Dubai 3:15

Dubai-Sydney 13:45

Wait Sydney 3:15

Sydney-Christchurch 3:05

Continue to hostel: 2:00

Flying time: 26:45

Waiting time: 13:05

Point-point: 44:50