I am about to do a Magellan by jet in somewhat less than 80 days, so I too can yawn and say: “It’s a small world.”

The following dates exist according to Cook’s:

• Leave Saint Hill - 31 st October, 1959
• Depart London - 31 st October
• Arrive Calcutta - 1st November
• Arrive Singapore - 4th November
• Arrive Melboume - 5th November
• Arrive Fiji Islands - 21st November (International Date Line)
• Arrive Honolulu - 21st November
• Arrive Los Angeles - 24th November
• Arrive Washington - 26th November
• Arrive London - 30th November
• Arrive Saint Hill - 30th November
• Around the World in 30 Days.