happy travels

I'm finally at the airport.  Feels like I've been waiting for this trip for such a long time that it feels a bit surreal that it is finally here.

Indonesia is a tricky location to get to.  Its just north of Australia but doesn't get as much tourism so it's a good 20 some hours to get there from edmonton.  I've opted to go through London to join Terry there and get a nights rest halfway through.  And then it is another 13 hour flight to Kuala Lumpur.

It is a trip that includes 12 flights altogether to get there and to move around the country!

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