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Leg 1: Storms and Stuffies
Episode number: 1
Overview: 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.
Leg 2: How to Get to Beijing Without a Plane
Episode number: 2
Overview: The Kirkbys take their first-ever bullet train in South Korea, chow on butterfly larvae snacks and sail the Yellow Sea.
Leg 3: Trains, A Wild Wall and Yaks at Altitude
Episode number: 3
Overview: The Kirkbys start off in Beijing, where they dine on Peking duck and walk the Great Wall. Later, Tibetan permits and Taj's health are up in the air.
Leg 4: Barley Beer, Everest and Expiring Visas
Episode number: 4
Overview: The Kirkbys enter Tibet after a 27-hour railway ride; Bodi shows a curiosity in Buddhism; a breathtaking view is experienced at Mount Everest; and time is ticking as the family race to reach the Nepal border before their Tibetan visas expire.
Leg 5: Child Princess, Leaches and Chocolate Cake
Episode number: 5
Overview: The Kirkbys meet a Hindu goddess in Nepal; Bodi exhibits excellent bargaining skills; and the family ride elephants in the jungle. Also: Bruce gets to photograph rhinos; and Christine celebrates her birthday on the trail of the elusive Bengal tiger.
Leg 6: Sailing the Ganges, Lassis and Burning Ghats
Episode number: 6
Overview: The Kirkbys encounter scorching heat, spicy food, snake charmers and burning gnats while in India, where they take a private boat ride on the holy Ganges River. Other highlights include learning to make a lassi and racing to catch a train to the Taj Majal.
Leg 7: Swimming in Luxury, Beggars and Bollywood
Episode number: 7
Overview: The kids learn about poverty and take a Bollywood dance class, while Christine cooks an authentic Indian dinner for her family. Other highlights include a trip to the Taj Mahal and an adventure park.
Episode 8
Episode number: 8
Overview: Bruce digs into his family history while in the town of Shimla, India. Also: The Kirkbys encounter monkeys at Jakhu Temple; and have to call a doctor when Taj develops a fever.
Episode 9
Episode number: 9
Overview: The family near their final stop, but must trek 100 miles of rugged terrain to get there. Along the way, they deliver school supplies to children in remote villages; and Bodi overcomes another fear when his rides a pony for the first time.