A ridiculously early start to the day to drive to Auckland Airport, followed by 'hurry up and wait' in long queues to get through all the border checks and then more 'hurry up and wait'for departure.

I finally got to fly over the ditch and land in Brisbane, and made my way up to Caboolture (north Brisbane).

Picked up the bike i had purchased (2013 Aprilia Caponord 1200 - with only 1500km on the clock) and rode it the 30km out of town to my daughters & son-in-laws house. I finally got to meet my two Grandsons (5 & 2) that I had never met - thanks Covid.

Note: I had a big shock - All the locals over here even though they sound likes Aussies are actually friendly and helpful - are these a different race to the Kiwi version?