I have just gotten the bug to look into/consider going to Busselton for the Ironman Western Australia. This would be my first IM distance race. I wasn't even considering it, until I started talking to my former coach. He has a big crew heading out from Eastern Australia and it would be an absolute blast to race and party with them, and I have heard that the venue is absolutely spectacular.
My concern is this, $$$$$$, this obviously would not be a cheap trip. Major factors to consider 1) my wife will give birth to our first child in about a month, 2) I am PCS'ing (military term for moving) to Washington in August, 3) We are in the process of purchasing our first house, in Washington. The house is new construction, so there won't be any remodeling costs, but I know it will still nickle and dime us to death. The baby, well...yeah...that's not going to be cheap, so much for race wheels this year, or ever!
One positive note to consider: This is the first grandchild for my mother-in-law, and last night she was openly wondering when and where to take her yet-to-be born granddaughter on her first international trip. Hey, Western Australia would be a perfect choice, right? So, there is a chance that the g-parents could come along, which would help with paying for accommodations, food and such.
So...what's my question here??? I guess I'm wondering, what is a realistic dollar amount to figure that this trip will cost us. Would have to go for at least a week to make that mind-numbingly long flight worth the effort. Considering all the above mentioned factors, am I crazy for even considering this?
Have already looked into the Endurance Sports Travel with Ken Glah, they don't have anything finalized yet. My guess is, since that's a package that it may be a tad more expensive than getting a condo with the in-laws and taking care of some of the meals ourselves. Anybody have any experience with the Ken Glah trips?
Dan Hollingsworth
Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old only by deserting their ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up interest wrinkles the soul." - Douglas MacArthur
My concern is this, $$$$$$, this obviously would not be a cheap trip. Major factors to consider 1) my wife will give birth to our first child in about a month, 2) I am PCS'ing (military term for moving) to Washington in August, 3) We are in the process of purchasing our first house, in Washington. The house is new construction, so there won't be any remodeling costs, but I know it will still nickle and dime us to death. The baby, well...yeah...that's not going to be cheap, so much for race wheels this year, or ever!
One positive note to consider: This is the first grandchild for my mother-in-law, and last night she was openly wondering when and where to take her yet-to-be born granddaughter on her first international trip. Hey, Western Australia would be a perfect choice, right? So, there is a chance that the g-parents could come along, which would help with paying for accommodations, food and such.
So...what's my question here??? I guess I'm wondering, what is a realistic dollar amount to figure that this trip will cost us. Would have to go for at least a week to make that mind-numbingly long flight worth the effort. Considering all the above mentioned factors, am I crazy for even considering this?
Have already looked into the Endurance Sports Travel with Ken Glah, they don't have anything finalized yet. My guess is, since that's a package that it may be a tad more expensive than getting a condo with the in-laws and taking care of some of the meals ourselves. Anybody have any experience with the Ken Glah trips?
Dan Hollingsworth
Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old only by deserting their ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up interest wrinkles the soul." - Douglas MacArthur