On internet and airports.

Wellington airport made me sad. I had come stoked at the thought of being able to access free wireless internet while waiting in the lounge. Unfortunately this turned out to not be the case. Imagine my disappointment when I opened my laptop and discovered that the internet was not going to be available until Auckland (the unprotected Koruclub wifi was no-deal either).

I was hence distressed to learn that internet was ten dollars an hour in Auckland. As a price-sensitive consumer, I again missed out. Damn monopolies.

The above is to explain why I have waited until know to make a post.

Luckily I have managed to find an unprotected network at Kansai, where I am currently whiling away a six hour transit time. It's flaky, it's slow, but it's free so I'm a happy chappy.

Transit has been a slightly haphazard experience, although Japanese customs did have helpful signs. What trip passing through Asia would be complete without some government-produced Engrish?

"In Japan it is prohibited to bring social evil goods."

Just in case you were thinking of smuggling a pack of social evil through.

Unless you bought it in Duty Free

As a final comment, I will note that the wifi wasn't the only thing missing at Wellington airport. Here is a picture of my gate, five minutes after boarding was due to start.

Air New Zealand did apologise for our inconvenience. The hummus on board was tasty too.