Big Crazy Family Adventure

The Kirkby's first leg of a 13,000 mile journey from their home in British Columbia to India, involves canoes, a train, and taking a container ship to South Korea. Storms, life vests, and a run-in with Russians create challenges.

The Kirkby's second leg of a 13,000 mile journey, from their home in British Columbia to India, begins in Busan, involves a bullet train, sailing the Yellow Sea, and sprinting to Beijing. Moth larvae and bubbles add to the fun.

The Kirkby's third leg of a 13,000 mile journey, from their home in British Columbia to India, starts in Beijing, where they dine on Peking Duck and walk the Great Wall. Tibetan permits and Taj's health are up in the air.

The Kirkby's fourth leg of a 13,000 mile journey, from British Columbia to India, begins in China, involves a 27-hour train ride, Mt. Everest and meditation. They must race to reach the Tibetan border before their visas expire.

The Kirkby's fifth leg of a 13,000 mile journey, from British Columbia to India takes them to Nepal. They get to touch a Hindi goddess, bargain for presents and ride elephants. Chocolate cake and tigers create a birthday surprise.

The Kirkby's sixth leg of a 13,000 mile journey, from British Columbia to India, involves scorching heat on the Ganges River, sweet treats, snake charmers, and the burning ghats. They race to make a train to the Taj Mahal.