A global ramble - RTW 2017

[JohnM]

The time has come for another RTW trip.

Tomorrow it's onto the bird PER-SYD to position for the start of this year's DONE5 on Wednesday, finishing on 9 April.

Here's the plan:

PER-SYD(positioning)-DFW-BZE-DFW-SJD-ORD-LAX-xJFK-SCL-xMAD-AMM-DOH-xLHR-DEL-xHKG-HND-SYD-PER(re-positioning).

The core objectives are to cruise the Chilean fjords on a local small ship (MV Skorpios II - Skorpios Cruises) and drive through the Andes to the W Argentina wine region to experience it in summer after previously going in late winter, and then to be in Japan for sakura (cherry blossom).

The Chile/Argentina section will see me pairing up with Rooflyer for the cruise and drive . A few bits and pieces make for an introduction (Austin, Belize, Mexico) and for mid-point fillers (Jordan, Qatar, N India).

Let's see how this plays out...

Most of the TR will be after my return, with a bit of posting along the way. Of course, no doubt Rooflyer will be covering the Chile & Argentina section in his customary superlative style . My chance to see the master in action .



Here's the cruise route:



And the JohnM/Rooflyer driving loop:



I am led to believe that there are some good milkbars around Mendoza...

 

[juddles]

Mendoza is nice When will you be in southern Chile?

 

[juddles]

And in Bariloche do a fondue - perfect way to enjoy the environment!

 

[snabbu]

Sounds like a blast JohnM, strapped in and ready to go!

 

[mmchow]

The driving loop looks insane but I'm sure you guys will have a good time. Enjoy!!

 

[TomVexille]

Checking in for this. You and Rooflyer have been teasing us all with the promise of the combined TR for some time now...

 

[yld200]

Looks like a great trip!

 

[Buzzard]

Holy snappin' what a trip.

Amongst other things I look forward to seeing photos taken with that new camera of RooFlyer's

 

[craven morehead]

Looks awesome , can't wait!

 

[JohnM]

Mendoza is nice When will you be in southern Chile?

I arrive at SCL 16/2, RF a few days before. We're then heading to Puerto Montt with an overnight stop at Pucon on the way. Cruise is 18-22/2, then over to Bariloche and work our way back to SCL 23/2-3/3.

Are you likely to be in the area during that time?

 

[OATEK]

Exhausting just looking at the program, but bound to be great to watch.

 

[Bundy Bear]

Looking forward to reading this.

 

[RooFlyer]

I arrive at SCL 16/2, RF a few days before. We're then heading to Puerto Montt with an overnight stop at Pucon on the way. Cruise is 18-22/2, then over to Bariloche and work our way back to SCL 23/2-3/3.

Are you likely to be in the area during that time?

Wine will be consumed.

 

[JohnM]

Wine will be consumed.

Including some Malbec - aka Juddles-magnet .

 

[Major]

Have a good one guys...that is one hell of a trip :mrgreen:

 

[JohnM]

UPG to F SYD-DFW tomorrow just confirmed .

 

[drron]

Miss you by that much -
Will be arriving SCL on 22/2 and leaving early 23/2 for the Sacred Valley.

 

[OZDUCK]

Wow - looks like a fantastic trip.

 

[JohnM]

Time to go...

 

[OzEire]

Checked in for this one.... thanks JohnM