From Greenwich Meridian to International Date Line. Part 1. London departure, LA arrival.
October 1st 2022 1. All set.
It's time to leave. After much discussion and planning we're saying goodbye to our neighbours and friends here in Europe, the necessary agreements have been sought and approved, all the paperwork is in place, and we've stocked up on medications, supplies and snacks for the journey.
We are heading westwards, initially to the USA and then beyond, eventually crossing both the Inte
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