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AbsolutVT03
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I probably should have added some context. The group we are going with is

based in PA. My wife’s best friend works for the Chamber of Commerce in Carlisle, PA. She had two spots left and told us we should take them. My wife really wasn’t interested but I told her we would probably never have another opportunity like this. So I think everyone but us will be taking a bus to Philly from Carlisle. I think they want to try to keep the group on the same flights which is why we are flying from Roanoke to Philly. I really wanted to fly out of Roanoke because I didn’t want to have to drive back home at the end of the trip. We do have like an 8 hour layover after we get to Philly. I’m definitely concerned about the timing between Philly and Dallas though. I think we’ve only got like an hour and 45 minutes and the Dallas to Sydney flight only flies once a day so if we miss it we’ll be waiting an extra day. I’ve brought that up to my wife’s friend because pretty much any delay getting out of Philadelphia will cause us to miss the Dallas flight. @hardwoodhokie
Posted: 01/25/2025 at 03:53 PM ET
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Going to Australia/NZ/Fiji from March 5th to the 28th. Excited but it's
AbsolutVT03 01/24/25 03:53 PM ET
BTW - your flight itinerary is absolutely brutal through CONUS to SYD....
kjhokie 01/24/25 07:53 PM ET
I probably should have added some context. The group we are going with is
AbsolutVT03 01/25/25 03:53 PM ET
+1. The Grand Hyatt SFO is nice and connected to the airport
HwoodHokie 01/24/25 09:52 PM ET
Congratulations, that sounds like a great vacation. A couple of suggestions
Wythe Hokie 01/24/25 07:52 PM ET
Some random tips
kjhokie 01/24/25 06:49 PM ET
+1 hiking pants that are super light and zip off for shorts. wearing now**
pburg_hokie 01/24/25 07:28 PM ET
What airline are you flying? Qantas?
HwoodHokie 01/24/25 06:25 PM ET
It’s a variety of airlines. The Dallas to Sydney one is Qantas though. My
AbsolutVT03 01/25/25 04:36 PM ET
The worst part of your trip will be the flights in the US
HokieAl 01/24/25 05:25 PM ET
That's an amazing trip! (meant to be under OP)
Tank 01/24/25 05:45 PM ET
We do Australia next year. We are flying Richmond to Dallas to Brisbane.
UTPr0sim 01/24/25 05:20 PM ET
Holy Crap👍, don't forget...
astrohokie 01/24/25 04:30 PM ET
Very jealous! I'd like to visit Melbourne and Tasmania before I die. Tips-
pburg_hokie 01/24/25 04:27 PM ET
1) you seem to be a fairly rational guy....
vthokieq 01/24/25 04:01 PM ET
Believe me I keep looking at the beds and the privacy and the amenities and
AbsolutVT03 01/24/25 04:03 PM ET
Join the Mile High Club. That should take the edge off.**
Brown Water 01/24/25 03:57 PM ET
True I already have the Mac so just need hookers and blow on the plane and
AbsolutVT03 01/24/25 04:00 PM ET
Just get an easily inflated doll**
turkeywinghokie 01/24/25 04:27 PM ET