Here I am, stuck at Melbourne's Tullamarine, due to a flight delay. 6 hours, mind. And by the time I arrive in KL, it will be 3:00 a.m. Never thought this would happen to me!
But it's funny how things turned out. Due to the fact that Tuanku's wine was out of stock yesterday, I was to come and collect it today on my way home. As such, I have been given access to the MAS Lounge. Talk about a blessing in disguise. Otherwise I will be stuck outside with hard uncomfortable chairs.
At least here, I am able to eat and drink, with nice soft comfortable sofas to lounge in. Phew.....
Of course, this bloody delayed also cost me additional expenses! With so much time to kill, I ended buying:-
1. 4 fridge magnets
2. 3 pins
3. 1 baby t-shirt
3. 4 travel size body lotions
4. 2 pairs of sunglasses (Calvin Klein and Guess) - these ones cost me a bomb (well, a small one. a hand grenade)
After that little foray at the duty free shops, thought I'd better just hole up in the MAS Lounge in case I end up buying more stuff!
It's 6:00 p.m. now, and I have another 3 hours and 50 mins to wait.....
On a bright side, at least will be able to watch the Federer v Blake quarter final match at 7:30 p.m. later.
Melbourne airport is also not exactly the most happening airport. In fact, it's pretty sad and comparatively small. Doesn't even have a massage place! Humph.
Thinking back, most (if not all) of my flight mishaps have been from Australia:-
1. I missed a flight from Melbourne to Sydney way back in 1992. That was due to having dinner with Steven and his girlfriend (can't remember her name, but remember that she loves Andy Lau and had his posters everywhere in her room!) and by the time we rushed to the airport, the plane had already taken off. Luckily they were able to put me on the next flight, which also happened to be the last flight of the day!
2. My luggage did not arrive when I flew from Perth to Tokyo, also in 1992 (or 1993? can't remember). That trip was for one of my electives and we were supposed to be travelling for one month. Had to live on borrowed clothes for 2 days before my luggage was tracked back and returned to me.
3. And now, flight delayed for 6 hours. Apparently there is a problem with the hydraulic and they had to fly in another plane. Sigh......MAS, MAS.
