Category Archives: World Trip 2009-2010

A 66 Day World Trip with my nephew Andrew Fisher between 27 November 2009 and 31 January 2010. We covered 7 countries – USA, Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, New Zealand

World Trip 2009-10: Flight Journal

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

Back in 2009  my nephew Andrew Gauci, I undertook a stunning 2009-10 trip exploring some of North and South America as well as New Zealand. Between 27 November 2009 and 31 January 2010 we visited seven countries – USA, Brazil, … Continue reading →

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World Trip 2009-2010: Summary

Posted on February 1, 2010 by

Another incredible 66 day world trip this time with my nephew Andrew and for the New Zealand leg with my sister Kara, brother-in-law Jason and neice Erin. Facebook Photos: Leg 4 – New Zealand; Leg 3 – USA Los Angeles; … Continue reading →

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World Trip 2009-2010: Day 66 – Christchurch to Sydney to Melbourne, Australia

Posted on January 31, 2010 by

Sunday 31 January 2010 Highlights: Business Class flight upgrade. A very early start with a 3.50 am alarm and I was off to drop Erin, Jason and Kara at the Christchurch Airport for their 6.25 am flight direct to Melbourne. … Continue reading →

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World Trip 2009-2010: Day 65 – Greymouth to Hanmer Springs to Christchurch, New Zealand

Posted on January 30, 2010 by

Saturday 30 January 2010 Highlights: Thermal Pools at Hanmer Springs, A-League Wellington Phoenix Vs Adelaide Match Our last day of major driving saw us stop off in Hanmer Springs for their famous Thermal Pools. Basically you get to move between … Continue reading →

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World Trip 2009-2010: Day 64 – Fox Glacier to Greymouth, New Zealand

Posted on January 29, 2010 by

Friday 29 January 2010 Highlights: Hiking around Franz Josef Glacier, Shantytown Heritage Park We started today with a small hike to the Franz Josef Glacier which was actually more impressive than Fox Glacier, maybe due to the clearer weather. From … Continue reading →

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World Trip 2009-2010: Day 63 – Queenstown to Fox Glacier, New Zealand

Posted on January 28, 2010 by

Thursday 28 January 2010 Highlights: Historic town of Arrowhead, Lake Matheson, Fox Glacier With the trip winding down we said goodbye to beautiful Queenstown and left for Fox Glacier but first we stopped off at Arrowhead a historic town set … Continue reading →

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World Trip 2009-2010: Day 62 – Queenstown, New Zealand

Posted on January 27, 2010 by

Wednesday 27 January 2010 Highlights: Jet-boating on Lake Wakatipu, Gondola Ride, Queenstown Casino Today it was me and Kara on a jet-boat on Lake Wakatipu and beyond. We just missed the 10 am ride but got onto the 11 am … Continue reading →

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