So,
this last blog post brings our around-the-world-adventure to a conclusion. In
many ways, this trip was “better” than the first one seven years ago. Better
planning, MUCH better technology; perhaps more upscale places…all made for an
incident-free trip.
Here
are our top ten random observations collected along the way:
1. Graffiti…why is not controlled? These ancient, beautiful
buildings around the world are slowly being destroyed by senseless acts.
2. Apple products do not need a 220v converter!
3. Most people in the heart of Russia live in poverty by our
standards
4. Technology advances since ATW in 2010 are amazing…goggle maps,
e.g. Imagine 7 years from now 2024?
5. UBER is the only way to go. Cheap, efficient and worldwide
(almost).
6. Tip often and it doesn’t have to be a lot. Makes a huge
difference in peoples lives plus it is appreciated much. Guaranteed to generate
a smile.
7. Croatia is the most well kept secret in the world.
8. Get a hotel that includes the breakfast buffet. They are almost always
great plus you can skip lunch.
9. Most travel problems can be resolved with a smile and\or a
little $$.
10. Use ATM’s for local money. Currency exchanges are expensive and are
a rip-off.
And
finally…in keeping with our last blog from seven years ago…
Around
the World in 66 days: By the Numbers
MILES
TRAVELED:
341 WALKED
20 BIKED
34,377 FLOWN
1,320 RENTAL CAR
7,650 TRAIN
88 FERRY\BOAT
75 SUBWAY
80 SAFARI
35 BUS
125 TOURS
240 TO\FROM
ATL AIRPORT
3 SWAM\SNORKLED
250 TAXI
\ UBER
________
44,604 TOTAL DISTANCE
10 COUNTRIES TOUCHED
4 CONTINENTS TOUCHED
COST
BREAKDOWN %'S:
12% FOOD
43% HOTELS
9% PREPARATION
8% SIGHTSEEING
28% TRANSPORTATION
______
100% TOTAL
VARIOUS:
18 AIRLINE
FLIGHTS
28 HOTELS
4 TRAINS
1 RENTAL
CAR
66 ACTUAL
DAYS
66 PLANNED
DAYS
1 MELTDOWNS
0 I-WANTA-GO-HOME'S
11 BOOKS
READ
16 ATM
WITHDRAWALS
100.7% ACTUAL
% OF PLANNED CASH SPENT
7 NUMBER
OF TIMES CLOTHES LAUNDERED
1
NUMBER OF TRIPS TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM
AFTER
BILL TRIPPED ON THE CURB TWO HOURS
AFTER ARRIVING BACK IN ATLANTA.
AND FINALLY:
INFINITE....NUMBER OF MEMORIES MADE!!
Thank you all for letting us take you along.
Bill and Andrea Thomason
Miami, Florida
June 27, 2017
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