And we're off!

And we're off, we've gone for the unusual combination of looking like backpackers- kit out with big ruck-sacks and rough clothing and opting for the business class round-the-world flight tickets (they actually work out pretty reasonably on the RTW ticket compared to normal flights, and we can raid the lounges for food and magazines). It will be interesting to see how the rest of the trip goes and whether we can stick to the budget we have given ourselves.

First stop is London Heathrow to catch our flight to Calgary, Canada.