Thursday, July 15, 2010

Objectives

It's always a good idea to define one's intentions so here are some objectives for this RTW trip.

Primary Objective: Circumnavigate the globe touching on six continents during the course of a single journey, in business class, utilizing members of the oneworld airline alliance and frequent-flyer miles.

Secondary Objective: Travel on the Airbus A380, preferably with Qantas, the airline of Australia.

Other Objectives: A return visit to Australia (last visit was in 1982). Visit South Africa and specifically the city of Cape Town (new country). Visit Easter Island (exotic destination). Travel frugally wherever possible. Photograph and journal extensively throughout. Tour and admire newer airport construction (Hong Kong and Singapore).