LIVE- The World's Longest Trip Report (Luminosa 4/13 - 5/4)

[EngIceDave]

Evidence bribery works. I’d flown Emirates Business in the past, but was way too expensive this time. Do we flew economy. 
 

A trick I learned is always be nice to flight attendants. They have sway. I met a lovely FA named Tula while getting preflight coffee. Once in board, gave her and the entire crew a bag of chocolates to share. 
 

Halfway through the flight she comes to check on me (she was in different section), see if I need anything and I just asked if they had a spare business class amenities kit. 
While later she brought a set for both my wife and I. 
Both all fully stocked with Bulgari products. 
 

the economy class were a pair of thin socks, thin mask and that’s it. 

[EngIceDave]

remember when I mentioned Priority Pass being worth it?

 

in Dubai I have 2 lounges to choose from. If you travel a lot, it’s well worth getting. Comes with some travel credit cards. 
 

this is a peak at the Al Alhan lounge which appears to be a part of the Airport hotel. 
 

And why fool with a bowl brush when you have a spray gun?

[carsastic]

Thanks for this reviewv

I have done this  flight several times , the lounges are a life saver in those long layover. 

[EngIceDave]

7 hour layover down. Slept in lounge some. 
 

think the massage chair molested me. 

[EngIceDave]

Made it onto final flight. 

[EngIceDave]

[EngIceDave]

Flip your computer

[mkcurran]

1 hour ago, EngIceDave said:

Posting from Australia already? 😆😆

[EngIceDave]

3 hours to go

[EngIceDave]

Welcome to Doobee. 

[EngIceDave]

Interesting car models. 

[jimbri]

Great photos and review.  Looking forward to the rest.  Enjoy!

[EngIceDave]

GOOD MORNING....it's 7am in Perth and 7pm in NYC

Just sayin.

 

Airport was simple, met up with BIL and headed to Airbnb.

Nice little one bed a couple blocks from Kings Park, shopping areas and the Government buildings

 

Went to sleep about 8pm and other than a few wake ups, we got through the first night.

 

 

 

[lazydayz]

Glad you all made it safely and got some rest.  

[EngIceDave]

6 minutes ago, lazydayz said:

Glad you all made it safely and got some rest.  

You from the Lazydays RV place?

[lazydayz]

Just now, EngIceDave said:

You from the Lazydays RV place?

Nope, just prefer lazy days on a cruise ship.  Figured it was as good a name as any other.  

[IntrepidFromDC]

On 4/3/2023 at 12:31 PM, EngIceDave said:

...why fool with a bowl brush when you have a spray gun?

 

 

 

Do you think the sprayer might be for those who normally use a bidet?  😱   😁 🏴‍☠️

[EngIceDave]

Just now, IntrepidFromDC said:

Do you think the sprayer might be for those who normally use a bidet?  😱   😁 🏴‍☠️

I know, for the hole not the bowl

 

Was having fun

[EngIceDave]

 

Australia's Burger King

 

 

[EngIceDave]

Lunch on the Indian Ocean. 
those aren’t seagulls, some parrot 

[EngIceDave]

Ever see one of these?

That’s a “milk box”
Milkman would take your old bottles and put new fresh milk. There’s a door inside to retrieve it. This way milk man didn’t bother you. 

[EngIceDave]

Apparently, canned tuna is a thing here. Huge selection of different canned tuna's and seasonings.

[momof3cruisers]

Great report so far.  What an amazing trip.  I’m astounded by your Uber fare though! Why on earth was it so expensive? I’ve taken several Ubers to and from MCO and various parts of Orlando and the most expensive was around $50. 

[jimbo5544]

On 4/3/2023 at 11:59 AM, EngIceDave said:

Welcome to Doobee. 

Wow, great start to a review for a trip I would LOVE to do.  Following along for the ride.

[jimbo5544]

Be interested to hear just how much a flight to the down under kicked your butt.