We can honestly say that we accomplished everything we set out to achieve. Be tourists, explore, relax, have fun and spend time together as a family. And of course watch and be part of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
What summary is a summary without some statistics ?
- Number of islands explored: 2
- Number of museums visited: lots
- Modes of transport utilised: planes, train, cars, bus, ferry
- Approximate number of km travelled: 4100+ km
- Artworks purchased: 4
- Rugby World Cup tipping competitions won: 1
- Breweries visited: Lots
- Number of new beers sampled and enjoyed: 190+
- Chocolate factories visited: 2
- Number of Rugby World Cup Games attended: 7
- World Cups won: 1
- New Champagnes/Sparkling wines sampled and enjoyed: 30+
- Items to declare at customs in Sydney: heaps
- Total cost: Priceless
Highlights of the trip are too numerous to list as for sure I'd miss something out. Having said that one highlight is;
- The All Blacks winning the Rugby World Cup.
This week we return to Australia. Aidan and Abbey will return to school. Sam has a few more days before she returns to work, and I don't head back until mid November. I have commercial beer to brew for summer for Doctor's Orders Brewing, as well as a number of NZ trip inspired beers formulated to pilot in the pilot brewhouse.
Next big holiday; Rugby World Cup 2015 in England. mmmm, probably not. 2019 in Japan. A distinct possibility.
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