|
  | | |
And so it ends...
Entry 92 of 92 | show all | print this entry |
The plane landed on time, the luggage all turned up, we passed through customs like a breeze, our daughter Jean and her friend Tahnee were there to greet us. In a way, I felt that the seamless way this went was symbolic of the trip itself. We had visited 12 different countries for periods ranging from a few hours to a month. We had stayed in 27 different beds over the time, all booked through the Internet or on the spot. We had caught 13 flights, countless buses, trains, ferries, trams, taxis and tuk tuks. We had experienced a few glitches but nothing serious, nothing to spoil our holiday and nothing that you would say did anything other than add to the adventure.
As we headed back up the road to Yackandandah I reflected on what a fantastic trip it had been. From the frenetic pace of Istanbul to the majesty of Cappadocia. From the ravages of Bosnia to the crystal waters of Croatia. The warm winter sun of Opatija and the awesome Plitvice Lakes. The snow and mulled wine in Ljubljana and the inspiration of Prague. The flea market in Brussels and the Fado in Lisbon's Alfama. The delicious pastries of Belem and the easygoing atmosphere of Lagos. From relaxing by the beach in Hua Hin to the hectic Bangkok.
We had met many people - some of them rascals but most of them wonderful. We had been honoured to see some of the most beautiful sites that the world has to offer. We have a bank of experiences that will live in our memories for ever.
|
|
If you like this entry, search for other entries from Australia or try a new search. |
| |
Back to Entry - Back to Home
|
13 votes 
This is a top pick!
