Around the World in 43 Days! 2007-2008

We are on the home stretch of planning and packing now!
But, as they say, the best laid plans of mice and men ... Sue has hurt her back and Richard's Grandma has passed away. They say things happen in threes ...

Here is where we are going: Travelling 44352 kilometers, visiting 19 destinations.

[09 Dec 2007] Brisbane, Australia
[09 Dec 2007] Nadi, Fiji
[09 Dec 2007 - 10 Dec 2007] Honolulu, USA
[11 Dec 2007] Dallas, USA
[11 Dec 2007 - 18 Dec 2007] Orlando, USA
[18 Dec 2007 - 23 Dec 2007] New York, USA
[24 Dec 2007] London, United Kingdom
[24 Dec 2007 - 30 Dec 2007] Rugby, United Kingdom
[30 Dec 2007 - 31 Dec 2007] London, United Kingdom
[31 Dec 2007 - 04 Jan 2008] Rome, Italy
[04 Jan 2008 - 06 Jan 2008] Florence, Italy
[04 Jan 2008] Pisa, Italy
[06 Jan 2008 - 07 Jan 2008] Venice, Italy
[07 Jan 2008 - 13 Jan 2008] Telfes im Stubai, Austria
[13 Jan 2008] Munich, Germany
[13 Jan 2008] London, United Kingdom
[14 Jan 2008 - 17 Jan 2008] Dubai, United Arab Emirates
[17 Jan 2008 - 19 Jan 2008] Kowloon, Hong Kong
[20 Jan 2008] Brisbane, Australia

Here is what the packing looks like:

We are really getting to the pointy end of the planning now. Airfares have been paid for. Bags are out and things to pack are strewn around the house. There are a few important things left to do like plan out Italy itinerary, and pay for our accomodation, but other than that.... !

Here is the family. Note how fresh we are before circumnavigating the globe in 43 days!!!!