Hello to everyone back in Canada!

This first log entry is being made from the plane ride across the Atlantic, and I’ll try to update it as I find time and will upload changes as I find internet access.  Sorry in advance if updates are slow.  Please also ignore my lack of web design skills.  I’ve never created a site like this before, and the economy section of an Air Canada jet is not the most efficient place for working on a computer…

We flew out of the newly renovated Terminal 1 at Pearson airport.  We checked in by web the night before, so we arrived with boarding passes printed from home.  Upon arrival, we checked our bags at the web baggage drop and proceeded to security without any delays or problems.  The new terminal is very bright and spacious and a very nice piece of modern architecture.  There were plenty of shops and restaurants to keep us occupied for the 3 hours until our flight.

Our overnight Air Canada flight was delayed by about 1 hour due to the late arrival of the inbound aircraft.  Not really a big problem, and we passed the time chatting with a nice couple who were delayed on their way home to Saskatoon.  I think we left about 7:30 PM EST (UTC-5).

When we made it on to the plane, it was a newly updated Boeing 767.  Every seat had its own personal television touch-screen offering a choice of movies and television shows on demand.  Other features included EmPower outlets at every seat, providing 110 volt power without a special adapter.  Unfortunately, leg room on this plane was less than ideal, but I suppose no worse than any other 767 jet.

Not much more to report here.  Just your typical boring long-haul flight.