Finally, after all the planning, study and packing we are on our way. We just have one small bag each carefully packed with wash and wear items. No phone, no computer, no worries. Lonely Planet comes along as our bible and guardian angel.

Goodbyes have been said and our excitement is palpable.

Airport security then decided to add to our excitement. Avan got chosen for an explosives test and took his glasses off adding them to the conveyor belt, but neglected to put them in a plastic basket. Somehow they got mangled! Some forceful bending later and they were close to being wearable if still a little wonky. We took our seats in the airport lounge and mentally reviewed our upcoming world trip.

 RTW tickets -
Perth - Sydney - Honolulu
Honolulu - Dallas Fort Worth - Mexico City
Lima - Miami New York
Toronto - London
London - Delhi 
Hong Kong to Perth

and
 a 3 month unlimited Busabout pass for Europe Summer

and
first 2 nights accommodation in Honolulu booked and first 2 nights accommodation in Mexico City.

All the glorious rest is "fly by the seat of our pants" for 11 MONTHS!

You are welcome to come on the journey with us, through our blog, as we backpack the world ticking off our bucket list, making new friends and learning whatever we can about our wonderful world. Bring it on......