When we passed the equator a violent turbulence did shake the airplane like a leave. It reminded me flying F-16 at low level, high speed over mountains, in stormy weather. The trip was long, too long. The seat pitch of the economy class of United Air lines might be OK for a pygmy, but not for a normal person of 1.90m.
Every few hours some exercise was required to survive.
Sydney was nice, sunny and warm. We planned to visit Sydney for two days. The first day we walked a few hours through the centre and parks. But when the hotel room was ready, we were worn out by the long flight and the jetlag. So we decided to take a short nap, which lasted however 17 hours.....
Sydney is a well maintained and organised big town. Four million people are living there. Sky scrapers dwarf the few colonial buildings which remained. The skyline is impressive. The town looks very well maintained and tidy.
