Almost there. I chose to fly via Vancouver as not only was it the cheapest itinerary it saved me a 3+ hour drive in from LAX. Time wasn't an issue and it allowed me to have a quick visit with Mike & Penny who graciously drove all the way out to the airport to have … Continue reading Day 34: Vancouver, Canada

I just want to declare how wonderful my flight was from Sydney on China Air. For just a few hundred dollars more I flew Premium Economy and it had all the comfort & service of Business, just no lie flat beds. It made a 9 hour flight very doable. We arrived in Taipei at 4:40am … Continue reading Day 33: Taipei, Taiwan

I stayed in my room as long as possible to get maximum enjoyment of my luxurious accommodation. I had coffee in bed while watching British archeological programs, took a swim in my big tub, spent hours on the free WiFi. By 11:30am they were calling to see if I’d like to stay an extra night … Continue reading Day 32: Sydney

Another(!) crack of dawn morning today. Up about 4:45am, on deck not too long after as we’re heading into the Harbour of Sydney and I definitely wanted a view of that. We were just a bit too early for good light - the city still had its lights on as we approached, then it only … Continue reading Day 31: Sydney, Australia