Flight to Welly

I had to go to Wellington for work today. It's just a quick 45 minute flight to New Zealand's capital at the bottom of the north island. It is so easy and enjoyable to fly in New Zealand. I arrived at the airport about 45 minutes before my flight was due to depart. I walked up to a kiosk and typed in my name. I confirmed my seat and a ticket popped out. I didn't have to wait in line or show any identification to anyone.

I got in line at security. The line was only about 15 people long. I was wearing boots and a long coat, and no one asked me to take them off. I walked through the metal detector and then went to the gate. No one checked my ticket, checked my ID, or made me put my lipstick in a plastic baggie.

At the gate, the attendant called the back half of the plane to board. No identification needed here either. I walked outside, climbed the stairs, and got on the plane.

Piece of cake.

And the views from the sky are just lovely. Here are the plains north of Christchurch:

The snow-capped Southern Alps ...

I didn't take any pictures arriving in Wellington, but I took a few as we left...

We live in a gorgeous place :)