Backofbeyond thanks.

You raise some interesting and valid points. The 14yo will have just turned 15 if we go in Jan 22 which is when I figure Covid is maybe under control. We could put it off another year till she is 16 when she is going to start her Bachelor of Arts online through Macquarie University. We have had an ongoing conversation about this for about two years, as it originally looked like i would be working in Japan from 2022 for three years. Strangely she was not that keen on that, but is keen on the current plan. Go figure. But she is a teenager and the hormones are a ticking time bomb.

We do have the option of flying her home to live with one of her much older brothers if needs be. Or with friends in Germany for a while.

Definitely something to keep in mind and considered. It is a balancing act.

AnTyx thanks as well.

Your insight into China is confirmation of what I have been reading about their rail network - extensive and efficient.

The main issue I have with my knee is moving around the camper, particularly not being able to kneel on the knee. I am actually dreading the flight out of oz, at least on the trains I can get up and walk around.

10 euros a day is damn cheap for a hire car. I had read you can get good deals for long term rentals as well.

Will take you advice - first class all the way.

Cheers

Homer