Another exciting Antarctic adventure looming on the horizon, and once again the question arises - how to get to the other side of the world and still feel human? Well I do believe I have now found at least one way where I have not suffered the debilitating jet lag I have in the past when I have flown to South America.
Air New Zealand now has a direct flight from Auckland to Buenos Aires which is only 11 hours. Combine that with a direct flight from Perth to Auckland of 6 hours, with a short break in between, and a civilised mid-afternoon arrival into BA, and you have a recipe for a much more successful recovery from long haul flying!
It also helped to fly Business Class, both with jet lag and with my gammy knee which is due to a pinched nerve somewhere in the groin/gluteus area. My jury is out regarding the new Business Class seating configuration, but the flat-lying bed and the thick mattress was certainly comfortable, the food was excellent, the service was cheerful and efficient, and the safety videos are still cleverly done to keep people entertained whilst imparting important information. I miss the Hobbit and LOTR ones though!
An auspicious start to the trip!
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