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Daily discussion thread: 🦘 Wednesday, May 22, 2024 (aussie.zone)

submitted 6 months ago by Seagoon_@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 14 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (4 children)

Well after several delays and 3 flights and a long bus ride, over 24 hours from leaving home we are FINALLY at our first accommodation in Japan and I am ready to eat 50 convenience store meals and then sleep for 50 hours. Trying to bust out the Japanese after so long is breaking my brain. Next few days will be full on soaking up the atmoshere so I might be incognito over here. Thank you all for the wonderful messages this morning.

I still have some question marks for the second part of my trip but I've got plenty of flexible options and I'm not feeling quite so stressed out about it now...

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 3 points 6 months ago

Pretty much no one has a bad time in Japan. Have an awesome trip :)

[–] wscholermann@aussie.zone 3 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I'm curious as to whether the favourable exchange rate actually makes a material difference. I'm also wondering why it took you so long to get to Japan.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 points 6 months ago

getting to the airport, delays, checking in, 3 flights, immigration, baggage then bus.

[–] just_kitten@aussie.zone 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Seagoon had it. Got to MEL early, flight delayed, transited through HKG, second flights was delayed, then some snafus at immigration for one of my friends, then a 1.5 hr domestic flight + 50 min bus to tonight's destination. Could've gotten here faster with a direct flight to Fukuoka or something but we had a really cheap deal earlier in the year with Cathay.

And the exchange rate certainly helps. Feels like I'm living it up compared to spending the same amount on holiday in Australia.

[–] Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 points 6 months ago

Have a great time!

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 points 6 months ago

You just rest up first then have a great time. 😘