I need to pinch myself to make sure it’s true, but the flights are booked and paid for and the deposit paid on the Iceland sector, plus other bits and pieces along the way. I’ve entered the half-marathon in Reykjavik, and training is progressing well – doing a 25km training run every week, plus other shorter ones.
So, we decided to go via South Korea in the end – and saved about $1000 per couple by doing so. The route is Brisbane/Seoul, overnight in Seoul, on to Paris the following day, with a connection to Dublin. We spend five days in Ireland, then catch the ferry to Holyhead in Wales and a train connection to Manchester (anything to avoid Heathrow with the Olympics on!). From here we catch a flight to Iceland, and next day pick up our HUGE beast of a truck to set off around Iceland.
On the last night we stay in Reykjavik again, and run the race the next morning. Hopefully we can find a shower somewhere to freshen up, then onto a plane for London. Can’t avoid Heathrow this time, but luckily Michael lives right nearby and is planning to meet us with a couple of taxis to his house. We’ll stay with him for a few days, and enjoy his local knowledge tours.
Next step is the Eurostar to Paris, where we stay 5 days, before returning to Brisbane via Seoul again (no stopover this time). All up, 26 days. Can’t wait!
My niece was married near Cairns on the weekend, and it was great fun to catch up with family at the scenic Atherton Tablelands. The ceremony was graced with the backdrop of a gorgeous waterfall, and a glorious afternoon. Family came from all over, including my other niece and her family all the way from Perth, just for one night. We’re off camping next week, for 10 days at Inskip Point. Â No doubt there will be some little gems to be published!
May 8, 2012 at 4:03 pm
This sounds great! I think I mentioned my cousin went to Iceland and found it very interesting – but expensive.
Do you need any tips for Paris?
Sorry, Catherine – I missed your birthday. Hope it was a good one!
Just bought a new horse on the weekend! I’ll email the details!
Love, Linda
May 9, 2012 at 6:14 am
Sounds fabulous as always Catherine! Have tried emailing you a couple of times but no response – we seem to have lost contact. I’ve changed jobs so that might be part of the problem. Email to yahoo if you get the chance. Jana