The Big Round The World Trip

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Ready to go! "Andrew don't forget to pick up my briefcase!"
Ready to go! "Andrew don't forget to pick up my briefcase!"
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Thursday night and we are starting to sort out the clothes we are taking and going through everything we can think of to make sure everything goes smoothly, not just for us onthe trip but for everything to run ok at home.

Friday - isn't sun tan lotion expensive! Factor 40+ too for HOT Oz and USA - well you didn't think we'd bought it for the sun here did you?

All ther last minute shopping is done - except the cat food - oops - will do it later! Some last minute ironing and packing...then a large G&T just to get in the mood for travel....I hope you can get Bombay Sapphire in Hong Kong and Bali (former Colonies so should be ok).   Thanks so much for the good wishes received thus far....next update likely to be Sunday/Monday from Hong Kong....don't know if that will be before or after dinner on the floating restaurant in Stanley Harbour!

Byeeeeeee Fr D & A

Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Fr David & Andrew

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    The First Flight

    Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom | Jan 16 '09 | Reviews: 0

    Left Manchester an hour late due to the adverse weather conditions - it was the worst flight of my (Fr David's) life & second worse for Andrew... Continue reading »

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    HKG stopover

    Hong Kong, China | Jan 17 '09 | Reviews: 1

    After leaving LHR almost an hour late in an horrendous storm, we settled down for what in the end turned out to be a nice smooth flight. After dinn... Continue reading »

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    On a Bali High

    Denpasar, Indonesia | Jan 19 '09 | Reviews: 0

    Flight from HK to Denpasar was made all the more pleasant with an upgrade to business class - smooth and uneventful - just the way we like it - and... Continue reading »

     see 3 photos »  
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    Alice in Wonderland

    Alice Springs, Australia | Jan 23 '09 | Reviews: 0

    We arrived, disembarked and went into the airport terminal passing a security guard with a bee-keepers veil over her head. We soon found out why! F... Continue reading »

     see 3 photos »  
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    G'day Pomes

    Darwin, Australia | Jan 23 '09 | Reviews: 0

    Just passing through - here for four hours only! Hot but not as sticky as Bali and we cleared Aussie Immigration and Customs only to discover when... Continue reading »

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    No Tay Bridge here!

    Perth, Australia | Jan 23 '09 | Reviews: 0

    At noon we touched down in Perth, and after being sniffed by the cutest Beagle, and being found to be 'food-free' we collected our luggage, got... Continue reading »

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    The Esperance Experience

    Esperance, Australia | Jan 24 '09 | Reviews: 1

    Ten hours lay ahead of us.......

    ........As we headed out of Perth the first major town we passed through was York! This was the first inland... Continue reading »

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    Back to Perth

    Perth, Australia | Jan 27 '09 | Reviews: 3

    We were up fairly early to sort out the suitcase, have breakfast and for Andrew P to drop Sharon and the kids at the bus station then back to the h... Continue reading »

     see 3 photos »    see 3 places visited »  
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    Hot Stuff

    Melbourne, Australia | Jan 29 '09 | Reviews: 3

    We arrived in Melbourne at 5:00pm local time (GMT +11, Perth +2). The city is suffering a heatwave at the moment and the temperature when we landed... Continue reading »

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    A day of exploring local Fitzroy and a homily to write too!

    Fitzroy, Australia | Feb 02 '09 | Reviews: 1

    A lateish start recovering from our hectic day visit to Canberra.

    After lunch we went for a wonder around the two main streets of Fitzroy - B... Continue reading »

     see 1 photo »    see 1 place visited »  
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    Order! Order!

    Canberra, Australia | Feb 02 '09 | Reviews: 2

    An earlyish start - our plane was departing for Canberra at 10.40am. There was obviously no luggage and an on-line check-in made for a speedy journ... Continue reading »

     see 6 photos »    see 2 places visited »  
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    Another Priest, another Vicarage.....another homily - how did that happen?

    Benalla, Australia | Feb 04 '09 | Reviews: 3

    Thursday 5/2

    We left Melbourne at midday after Mass. We were travelling in Fr Philip's car - the journey expected to be about 2 hours or so.... Continue reading »

     see 12 photos »    see 3 places visited »  
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    Jouney through 'Hell on Earth'

    Fitzroy, Australia | Feb 08 '09 | Reviews: 2

    Watching the early news at Benalla, comparisons were being made to the Ash Wednesday bush fires of 1983 when 75 people lost their lives....currentl... Continue reading »

     see 11 photos »    see 2 places visited »  
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    A few days sightseeing - I thought we were meeting Sydney!

    Sydney, Australia | Feb 13 '09 | Reviews: 4

    We've arrived....and so has the rain!  Saw Sydney harbour on the way in (from the air and the bus).

    Saturday 14/2

    We sort of s... Continue reading »

     see 15 photos »    see 4 places visited »  
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    Time for Reflections

    Sydney, Australia | Feb 13 '09 | Reviews: 1

    Saturday 14/2

    For the first time since last Saturday, I/we smelled smoke in the Vicarage in Fitzroy - it appeared last night and has linger... Continue reading »

     see 1 place visited »  
  16. 16

    Changing Continents

    Los Angeles, United States | Feb 19 '09 | Reviews: 0

    Thursday 19/2 AGAIN!

    Good morning America!

    What a flight - and lots of films under our belt! Not much sleep - in fact no sleep! We... Continue reading »

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    Hills, Hills and more Hills

    San Francisco, United States | Feb 19 '09 | Reviews: 9

    Still Thursday 19/2

    All those readers who cruelly hoped our luggage was still in LA or in the care of St. Elswhere - sorry to disappoint yo... Continue reading »

     see 9 places visited »  
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    J.R. Country

    Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States | Feb 24 '09 | Reviews: 0

    We arrived at DFW airport ahead of schedule which meant we had a bit longer to wait for our onward flight. We were both weary after our 3.00 am wak... Continue reading »

  19. 19

    Florida - the home of orange juice?

    Tampa Bay Area, United States | Feb 24 '09 | Reviews: 0

    Tuesday 24/2

    We arrived at Tampa a little ahead of time, and after we collected our baggage, we kept our eyes pealed for Fr Andrew - and he... Continue reading »

  20. 20

    Flying solo! (both of us)

    Miami, United States | Mar 11 '09 | Reviews: 0

    Just a short hop from Tampa to Miami (at 6am) where I will change for my flight to San Salvador. Hopefully, when I reach the other end, things... Continue reading »

  21. 21

    Fr David joins up with his fellow deligates

    El Salvador, El Salvador | Mar 11 '09 | Reviews: 0

    Dear Family, friends, colleagues,

    I am... Continue reading »

  22. 22

    The Long Haul Home

    Manchester, United Kingdom | Mar 25 '09 | Reviews: 0
    Continue reading »
Mrs Bouquet avatar Mrs Bouquet on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
I have provisionally booked you both in for Weight Watchers,for when you get back home. Make the most of the heat,it is freezing here and snow predicted for Monday. Keep travelling.
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Mrs Bouquet avatar Mrs Bouquet on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
Have a great trip and a good rest. Say hello to the Perry's. Take care, Mrs Bouquet.
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kahpfan avatar kahpfan on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
You only need to look at the sun to get burnt! Remember Walsingham! When you see the Perry's tell Leah that I've still got those photos after she put Oliva's Bib on you! Give them our love!
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The Fixer avatar The Fixer on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
With all this snow, the windows will now be fitted on the 11th. 44, not bad it is -1 here and more snow to come.
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Fr David & Andrew avatar Fr David & Andrew on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
THANKS FOR ALL THE COMMENTS FOLKS - WE ARE HAVING FUN WORKING OUT WHO SOME OF YOU ARE!! CAN YOU IDENTIFY YOURSELVES EITHER IN THE BLOG OR EMAIL ME YOUR HANDLE!! CHEERS FR D
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Mrs Bouquet avatar Mrs Bouquet on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
It's a shame, forced to have a stopover in Bali and now the internet there is slow !!!!! Have a great time in Oz and keep us all posted.x
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The Fixers Daughter avatar The Fixers Daughter on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
We are loving following your journey around the world, we live in Vancouver, Canada and can really relate to some of the things you have mentioned on your travel site. We too think that everyone we meet here is really friendly, we can meet total strangers whilst out for a walk with our dog and spend ages talking about their lives and ours. It makes a wonderfully refreshing change. We can also see a common theme of good food and nice wine on your trip, if you are ever in Canada you must check out the wines of British Columbia-they are amazing! We don't export them, we keep them all to ourselves! Thanks for letting us share your trip and we can't wait for the installment!
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Peabody & Mowle! avatar Peabody & Mowle! on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
Have a good trip. Take care both of you, we will be think if you.
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kahpfan avatar kahpfan on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
Andrew how much do you charge to lug luggae around? Can you do mine when I next go away please! Hope you both have a wonderful time, safe journey God Bless!
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pembes avatar pembes on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
Hope you arrived ok, do not forget the factor 40. Give the Perrys all our love
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The Fixer avatar The Fixer on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
The list is getting longer, help. You will need factor 40 in Oz
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RosieD avatar RosieD on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
All the family send their love and best wishes.
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The Fixer avatar The Fixer on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
New windows on the 1/02.
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Acme avatar Acme on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
Andrew, I'm sure you could carry one more thing... Have a great time! I look forward to hearing about Hong Kong!
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The Robinson family avatar The Robinson family on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
Hello from the Robinson's in Thornaby. Have a good trip - hope it all goes well for you. Take care & God bless x
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Aquarian Singer Btn avatar Aquarian Singer Btn on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
Have a wonderful trip. I'll definitely be remembering you both. Take care and God bless. xx
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no 1 silver surfer avatar no 1 silver surfer on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
surprised you didnt try the sizzing pigs cheeks with black fungus sounds delightfull! hope you enjoy rest of your trip looking forward to next blogg.bye.
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Mrs Braceneck avatar Mrs Braceneck on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
Better late than never! So glad your having a brill time. Getting very cold again here. Hope your cats have plenty of cat food! Will catch up later. Take Care xxx
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The Fixer avatar The Fixer on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
Gooooooood day, have agreat time down under, working on the list!!!!
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CooK Household avatar CooK Household on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
Hi Hope all is well - just been to see Cousin Kathleen in Bristol - eveyone well. Claire is now 31 and still the same, John is 28 and got his PHD and Helen, 27, is getting married this year!!! Just though i'd let you know. Take care xxx
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The Mather family avatar The Mather family on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
Fr David and Andrew. Enjoy Hong Kong and Bali. Paul and I did when we were there. A word of warning - be careful of the back streets!! God bless xx
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CooK Household avatar CooK Household on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
Nice Suitcases!!!!! Sounds really nice - don't eat anything like Chicken!!!
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Aquarian Singer Btn avatar Aquarian Singer Btn on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
Hopefully all is going well and you are both relaxing and enjoying! J x
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The Lady Warden avatar The Lady Warden on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
Hope there is someone strong enough to deal with that suitcase come trunk you have - don't even think I have enough clothes to fill that!! Enjoy,see you in March.
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CooK Household avatar CooK Household on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
Good Luck and enjoy - only jealous!!!
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Cats-R-us avatar Cats-R-us on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
Make sure you find all the transport links in HK - Star Ferry, double decker bus, Peak funicular and double decker trams and the metro. All done in 24 hours as that was the only time we had - wonderful, enjoy. Jan and Brian
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Headteacher Ashton avatar Headteacher Ashton on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
If you think sun tan lotion is dear here....wait til you get to Hong Kong!!! Missing you already. Have a great time. God Bless!
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cmdButterfly avatar cmdButterfly on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
Hello, hope your having a great time! Carla xx
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golden girls avatar golden girls on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
glad all is going well. will hv double bb saf ready for when u come back. Andrew silver surfers class has helped Golden Girls xxx
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Mrs Bouquet avatar Mrs Bouquet on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
Want a clue, I am married to The Fixer !!!!!!
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BossyBabs avatar BossyBabs on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
can we borrow you, Andrew, for El Salvador too?? You look like a helpful chap to have around! Hong Kong tomorrow, fantastic; I'll look forward to the next exciting episode of the blog. love B x
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Cats-R-us avatar Cats-R-us on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
Another clue - think south coast
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pembes avatar pembes on Jan. 15, 2009 @ 05:12AM said
The Silver Ladies Everything is alright. Neddles clicking, lost the patton for the chicks, we will do ducks this time. love for all& keep you in are prayes
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