The descent into Santiago was steep. A couple of times we had that falling feeling you get in airplanes where you momentarily feel a few stones lighter, like when your lift drops a little too rapidly. We even shared a few gasps. The plane hit the tarmac with several severe jolts, safely putting the pilot…
Category: World Tour
Around the World in 13 Days – 10 Sydney Sights
DAY 10 : SYDNEY Sydney Evening Sat in the warm afternoon sun on the grass eating chicken kebab and chips and looking out over Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Not a bad spot for lunch! And the chips would be passable in Lancashire! Arrived in Sydney ok yesterday. Snoozed a little on the…
Around the World in 13 days – 9 Uluru Sunrise
DAY 9 – Uluru and the Olgas to to Sydney Uluru Sunrise Climbed into bed and woke up at 3.30am after 5 hours sleep. Texted H (realised I’d been texting without +44 earlier so not sure we got through). Couldn’t get back to sleep so got up and sorted out my stuff, had cups of…
Around the World in 13 days – 8 Uluru Sunset
DAY 8 – Sydney to Uluru Sydney. Sunday morning. Woke to that horrible sound of my phone insisting it was time to wake up. Jumped out of bed and completed packing and made a cup of tea. Could die for a bottle of Shepshed milk from a real cow! Packed suitcase to stay in Sydney…
Around the World in 13 Days – 7 Sydney
DAY 7 Brisbane to Sydney Woke to my mobile alarm saying it was 8am Saturday. Halfway (almost) round my journey. This time next week (UK time) I will be home. Brisbane has been a good pit stop and much more laid back than HK. Will be good to be back in the city centre. Angelo…
Around the World in 13 Days – 5 & 6 Brisbane and the Beach
DAY 5 – Landing in Australia Flying over land now – AUSTRALIA! Beautiful, rugged and self-confident landscape. Earthy green with brilliant yellow sun reflecting off the whispy rolling clouds. Heading south towards Rockhampton (aptly named). One hour to go and 515 miles. Some great river systems. If Buzz Aldred (Geography teacher, Oldham Hulme) was here,…
Around the World in 13 days – 3 & 4 Hong Kong
Up the Peak Woke at 5am and again at 9am. Lovely bed and sheets with thin crispy quilt. Wow – 9 hours sleep and right on schedule. Tidied room ready for cleaner. I had seen a sign for complimentary coffee and pastries last night in the lobby area, but by the time I emerged, showered…
Around the World in 13 days – 1 & 2 London to Hong Kong
Day One – The Adventure Begins So here I am, 5.00pm, Sunday May 1st, sat in the Departure Lounge at Heathrow Airport, Terminal 1, with my rucksack, loose-fitting clothing, brand new dazzling white trainers, and four continents to cross as I circumnavigate this earth in 13 days.
Unwrapping The World 