I probably put this in the wrong thread. Karen, if you want to move it to LION, go right ahead.

The stragglers landed in Joburg about an hour ago. We had good flight connections through Amsterdam. Continental wouldn't confirm our business seats, but did offer to switch us to the Northwest flight that left two hours earlier. Fine by me. The only slightly confusing part was the Delta plane operated by NW uniformed personnel. It was a new A330 with the really good in flight entertainment system. Business was maybe 60% full on that flight. We had a 4 hour layover in Amsterdam. KLM has opened a pretty new (and enormous) lounge, so we hung out there. They have 'deep rest' areas, beds and pitch black. Good to catch a few hours of shut-eye if you have a friend to ensure you don't oversleep. 30 minutes free internet use, and it automatically knocks you off if you exceed the time.

We took KLM to Joburg. Business was about 2/3 full. Preferred the seats on this 777 versus the A330. Food was African themed and tasty. Snoozed during the early part of the flight, then had my own film festival, finishing up with the ever popular 'Duma'.

The new step of terminal 1 or terminal 2 for arrivals in Joburg was a bit messed up. our flight was marked for Terminal 1, but everyone in front of us was heading to Terminal 2. I headed off to Terminal 1, until I realized the signs for Passport Control were no longer posted. We had taken only carry on luggage, so luggage pick up was irrelevant.

I did an about face & headed back to Terminal 2. It was quite a scene - 90 people panicked and followed me back to Terminal 2. Turns out luggage was offloading on the carousel in Terminal 2, so who knows whether it even mattered which terminal one used?

elections were held here today. I'll be interested to hear the reports tomorrow. Local news said no unusual violence in Joburg today (presumably related to the elections).

tomorrow we go straight to Leopard Hills. I did include the one episode of Fantasy Island in my personal film fest, so I'd be up to speed on Saturday when Gary and I can head out to meet 'Da Plane, Boss! Da Plane!' when the rest join us there.

Cheers, Anne