The countdown comes to an end and the adventures begin... tomorrow.

For Mum's peace of mind...

Depart Sydney 14th December 09:15

Arrive Tokyo 14th Dec 17:05

Depart Tokyo 19th Dec 11:00

Arrive Chicago 19th Dec 07:30

Depart Chicago 19th Dec 09:25

Arrive Detroit 19th Dec 11:50

Depart Detroit 29th Dec 06:10

Arrive Washington 29th Dec 07:55

Depart Washington 29th Dec 10:00

Arrive New York 29th Dec 11:20

Shane Depart New York 5th January 13:55

Shane Arrive Hong Kong 6th Jan 18:55

Shane Depart Hong Kong 6th Jan 21:25

Shane Arrive Sydney 7th Jan 09:45

(Shane goes straight to work on 7th Jan!!)

Emma Depart New York 7th Jan 10:00

Emma Arrive Orlando 7th Jan 12:40

Emma Depart Orlando 12th Jan 11:20

Emma Arrive Miami 12th Jan 12:20

Emma Depart Miami 12th Jan 15:00

Emma Arrive Quito 12th Jan 19:00

Emma Depart Quito 13th Jan 07:00

Emma Arrive Baltra 13th Jan

-Start Galapagos Islands Cruise-

Emma Depart Baltra 20th Jan

Emma Arrive Quito 20th Jan

Emma Depart Quito 21st Jan 07:00

Emma Arrive Lima 21st Jan 09:15

Emma Depart Lima 21st Jan 10:35

Emma Arrive Buenos Aires 21st Jan 17:05

Emma Depart Buenos Aires 20th February 08:30

Emma Arrive Sydney 21st Feb 14:20

 

Here are the flight details of the "when" and "wheres".. The only real difference is that I might be cancelling my flight from Lima (Peru) to Buenos Aires (Argentina). I figured that I will get to see more if I head down to Buenos Aires if I catch a few buses and see the neighbouring countries. A few on the list to see are: Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Uraguay and possibly Brazil. I know that Mum is a little worried about the lack of "organisation" in this part.. so if you could pray for mum in that respect, I'd like that. 

It's a sure thing that I'm not "organised" for the majority of this trip. But that's sort of the point. Jana (my bestest gal pal) has done this holiday as well and said that it's one of the best things she has ever done in her life. Luckily (/surprisingly), I am not worried about safety, anxiety or language barriers or anything like that, (but would appreciate your prayers on those matters all the same).. The main thing that I'm worried about is just being away from my hubby for over a month and becoming homesick/lonely when it comes to winding down of an evening and falling asleep without my best friend next to me.  

The only accommodation that we have officially booked is Japan and New York, staying in hostels. These two places are private rooms, but we share a bathroom with other hostel users. So it's not exactly a glam holiday. In other countries (and Florida), I am looking to stay in hostels also, but in female dorms.

 I realise that I will be the lone female traveller, but I am also hoping to meet tonnes of people and maybe, possibly, potentially, hopefully meet some friends to stay in touch with. Wouldn't that be the coolest?! Then we could house-swap in different countries and all sorts of things! I am getting a little carried away here.. 

Anyway, instead of do a big long email to everyone, keep checking this blog for updates and stories and leave me a comment!! Otherwise, send me a Whatsapp message. I will still look at emails and Facebook, but may not get them straight away because my notifications for these things are turned off to save phone battery.

Thanks to all for your warm wishes and prayers. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Birthday (to me) and all the other stuff I'll miss.

Mum, if you're reading this, it means you have FOUND my blog!! I hope the writing is big enough for you! I am so proud of you and knew you could do it! Just remember the steps you took to get here.

Much love!

See ya later alligator!