Wow, Kathy, this is a lot of miles. Had an offer last night from my points guys, but to Dubai, and then home from Cape Town for 150K with AF and Virgin, and that was a lot in my mind. Last time I used Delta miles, I used that airline to get to Africa, and had to pay double points, two "zones". Never again with flying on Delta, I'd rather use the partners.

I've always heard that getting flights to Australia are the hardest. That was one of the few flights I ever used Regent Air. But of course, you are on a land trip, so not possible.