Tony and Helens jaunt through Russia, Mongolia, China,Vietnam,Cambodia,Thailand,Malaysia,Borneo,Laos. Back to Thailand and then home!

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Hi. Hopefully this is the first of many trips. It is a gap/career break combined.

• 1

  10 Months to go   Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom on May 5, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Not long to go now   Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom on Dec 30, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  5 weeks to go   Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, United Kingdom on Jan 15, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  Setting off   London, United Kingdom on Feb 21, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  The Falcos have landed   Moscow, Russia on Feb 21, 2008 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Leaves on the line - No Problem   Novosibirsk, Russia on Feb 25, 2008 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Our first contact with the outside world   Irkutsk, Russia on Feb 27, 2008 1 picture 5 comments
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  Back on the train to Mongolia   Ulan Bator, Mongolia on Mar 2, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Mongolia   Ulan Bator, Mongolia on Mar 3, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  A day at the Ger   Ulan Bator, Mongolia on Mar 4, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Ger camp back to UB   Ulan Bator, Mongolia on Mar 5, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  Back on the train to Beijing   Ulan Bator, Mongolia on Mar 6, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  China here we come!   Beijing, China on Mar 8, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Beijing sightseeing   Beijing, China on Mar 8, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  A day close to the toilet for Tony!   Beijing, China on Mar 9, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  The Great Wall   Beijing, China on Mar 10, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  The Big Climb   Beijing, China on Mar 11, 2008 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Back to the city   Beijing, China on Mar 12, 2008 0 pictures 1 comment
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  Beijing - Temple of Heaven Gardens Day   Beijing, China on Mar 13, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Beiling to X'ian   Xi'an, China on Mar 15, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Terracotta Warriers   Xi'an, China on Mar 16, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Last day in Xian   Xi'an, China on Mar 17, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Chengdu   Chengdu, China on Mar 18, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Chengdu...Panda Day   Chengdu, China on Mar 20, 2008 0 pictures 1 comment
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  Chongqing   Chongqing, China on Mar 21, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Chongqing Hot Springs and a Housewarming party>   Chongqing, China on Mar 22, 2008 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Chongqing decision day   Chongqing, China on Mar 23, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Chongqing to Hong Kong   Hong Kong, China on Mar 23, 2008 0 pictures 2 comments
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  Hong Kong 2s   Hong Kong, China on Mar 24, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Hong Kong Jumbo Floating Restaurant   Hong Kong, China on Mar 25, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Downgrade to Kowloon   Hong Kong, China on Mar 26, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Disneyland Hong kong   Hong Kong, China on Mar 27, 2008 2 pictures 1 comment
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  Kowloon to the 7's stadium   Hong Kong, China on Mar 29, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  Stanley Market   Hong Kong, China on Mar 30, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  A day at Repulse Bay & last day in China   Hong Kong, China on Mar 31, 2008 2 pictures 3 comments
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  Good afternoon Vietnam   Hanoi, Vietnam on Apr 1, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  April Fools Day   Hanoi, Vietnam on Apr 2, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Halong Bay   Halong Bay, Vietnam on Apr 3, 2008 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Our own boat (& 5 crew for the day!)   Halong Bay, Vietnam on Apr 4, 2008 3 pictures 1 comment
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  Tai Chi and caves   Halong Bay, Vietnam on Apr 5, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  Hanoi....out of the old District   Hanoi, Vietnam on Apr 6, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  Train to Hanoi and my new mate from New Zealand   Hanoi, Vietnam on Apr 7, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Hoi An ( Old Town)   Hoi An, Vietnam on Apr 8, 2008 4 pictures 2 comments
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  Hoi An and the Mysterious Locking Bathroom   Hoi An, Vietnam on Apr 9, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Emergency Ward 10 at Hoi An Hospital   Hoi An, Vietnam on Apr 10, 2008 1 picture 1 comment
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  Hoi An Vinh Hung Resort   Hoi An, Vietnam on Apr 11, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Sad news from home   Hoi An, Vietnam on Apr 12, 2008 0 pictures 1 comment
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  Back on track and making plans   Hoi An, Vietnam on Apr 15, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Hoi An to Nha Trang   Nha Trang, Vietnam on Apr 16, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  Exploring Nha Trang and Shopping!!   Nha Trang, Vietnam on Apr 17, 2008 0 pictures 2 comments
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  A day on the Boat with the Vietnamese Boy Band   Nha Trang, Vietnam on Apr 18, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  A Day at the Mud Spa   Nha Trang, Vietnam on Apr 19, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  Mui Ne   Mui Ne, Vietnam on Apr 20, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Ho Chi Min City and our Gecko Tour   Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Apr 21, 2008 3 pictures 0 comments
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  First day in Saigon   Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Apr 22, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Exploring Saigon   Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Apr 23, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  The Mekong Delta and SEAHORSE WHISKY   Vinh Long, Vietnam on Apr 24, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  The Mekong and Vietcong   Chau Doc, Vietnam on Apr 25, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Chau Doc   Chau Doc, Vietnam on Apr 26, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  More floating things   Chau Doc, Vietnam on Apr 27, 2008 3 pictures 0 comments
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  From Vietnam into Cambodia   Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Apr 28, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  A Day to make you think..Killing fields   Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Apr 29, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Eating Tarantulas and first Temple   Siem Reap, Cambodia on Apr 30, 2008 2 pictures 1 comment
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  Sunrise at Angkor Wat   Siem Reap, Cambodia on May 1, 2008 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Templed out and Cambodian Nightclub?   Siem Reap, Cambodia on May 2, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Last day of Temples and Landmine Museum   Siem Reap, Cambodia on May 3, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  A trip to Battambang   Battambang, Cambodia on May 4, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  Goodbye Cambodia..Hello Thailand   Bangkok, Thailand on May 5, 2008 3 pictures 3 comments
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  The Bangkok Story   Bangkok, Thailand on May 6, 2008 3 pictures 2 comments
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  Long journey to the Islands   Chumphon, Thailand on May 10, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Into the water on Koh Tao   Ko Tao, Thailand on May 12, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Our first dives   Ko Tao, Thailand on May 13, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Shall we continue to Dive   Ko Tao, Thailand on May 13, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  A move down the beach   Ko Tao, Thailand on May 15, 2008 2 pictures 2 comments
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  Nice Massage   Ko Tao, Thailand on May 16, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Another lazy lazy day   Ko Tao, Thailand on May 16, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  A long journey to Krabi   Krabi, Thailand on May 17, 2008 1 picture 1 comment
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  Krabi or crappy   Krabi, Thailand on May 19, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Ao Nang and its scenery!!   Krabi, Thailand on May 21, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Swiming and Cooking   Krabi, Thailand on May 23, 2008 4 pictures 2 comments
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  Last day in Ao Nang   Krabi, Thailand on May 24, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  Railay Bay   Railay Beach, Thailand on May 25, 2008 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Easy time on Railay   Railay Beach, Thailand on May 26, 2008 2 pictures 1 comment
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  Penis Cave on Phranang Beach   Krabi, Thailand on May 27, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  The Phi Phi Islands   Krabi, Thailand on May 28, 2008 5 pictures 0 comments
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  The Lagoon or Not the Lagoon   Krabi, Thailand on May 29, 2008 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Time for Massages   Krabi, Thailand on May 30, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Our move to Phuket   Kathu, Thailand on May 31, 2008 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Beware of the Sun.   Kathu, Thailand on Jun 1, 2008 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Meeting old friends again   Kathu, Thailand on Jun 2, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  A day of rain   Kathu, Thailand on Jun 3, 2008 3 pictures 0 comments
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  On the move   Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Jun 4, 2008 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Western Day   Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Jun 5, 2008 3 pictures 0 comments
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  More exploring of KL   Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Jun 6, 2008 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Up the Menara Telecommunications Tower.   Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Jun 7, 2008 3 pictures 0 comments
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  The King of Malaysia has his Birthday.   Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Jun 7, 2008 3 pictures 1 comment
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  Shop till you drop then Revolving Restaurant   Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Jun 9, 2008 6 pictures 0 comments
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  Off to the Cameroon Highlands   Cameron, Malaysia on Jun 10, 2008 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Exploring without a guide?   Cameron, Malaysia on Jun 11, 2008 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Up with the sun to explore the countryside   Cameron, Malaysia on Jun 11, 2008 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Back to KL for a day   Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Jun 13, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Oh no....Travelling to the Jungle on FRIDAY 13th.   Kelantan, Malaysia on Jun 14, 2008 4 pictures 0 comments
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  First day in Dabong and the Jungle   Kelantan, Malaysia on Jun 15, 2008 8 pictures 1 comment
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  Fathers Day in Jelawang Jungle   Kelantan, Malaysia on Jun 15, 2008 9 pictures 0 comments
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  Return to Civilisation   Kota Bharu, Malaysia on Jun 17, 2008 8 pictures 1 comment
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  Last Day in Kota Bharu   Kota Bharu, Malaysia on Jun 18, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Off to the Islands   Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia on Jun 19, 2008 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Snorkelling and swimming with BIG sharks   Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia on Jun 20, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  Shark Point and Turtle Island   Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia on Jun 21, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Cannot keep Hels out of the Kayaks   Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia on Jun 22, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  Sharks come in for the Kill?   Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia on Jun 23, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Goodbye to the Russian and Argentinian..our friend   Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia on Jun 24, 2008 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Time to leave the Islands   Singapore, Singapore on Jun 25, 2008 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Singapore and Peanuts at Raffles Hotel   Singapore, Singapore on Jun 26, 2008 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Duck Tours and Clarkes Quay   Singapore, Singapore on Jun 27, 2008 4 pictures 0 comments
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  The Night safari at singapore zoo   Singapore, Singapore on Jun 28, 2008 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Rescue the photographs   Singapore, Singapore on Jun 29, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Move to Kuching!!   Kuching, Malaysia on Jun 30, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Kuching and Cat statues   Kuching, Malaysia on Jun 30, 2008 5 pictures 1 comment
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  Semenggok Orang Utan sanctuary   Kuching, Malaysia on Jul 1, 2008 5 pictures 0 comments
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  The Longhouse Experience   Kuching, Malaysia on Jul 3, 2008 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Fishing for your supper and Hot Springs   Kuching, Malaysia on Jul 4, 2008 20 pictures 2 comments
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  Back to Kuching   Kuching, Malaysia on Jul 4, 2008 3 pictures 1 comment
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  Miri   Miri, Malaysia on Jul 5, 2008 4 pictures 0 comments
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  A walk around Miri   Miri, Malaysia on Jul 7, 2008 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Brunei and cheap cheap petrol   Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei on Jul 8, 2008 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Planning ahead ...... a tough day   Miri, Malaysia on Jul 9, 2008 0 pictures 1 comment
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  To Sabah...North Borneo   Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia on Jul 10, 2008 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Exploring Kota Kinabalu   Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia on Jul 11, 2008 7 pictures 0 comments
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  The dreaded day....Booked flight home   Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia on Jul 12, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot springs   Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia on Jul 13, 2008 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Last day in kota Kinabalu   Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia on Jul 14, 2008 4 pictures 0 comments
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  OOps two airports in Kuala Lumpar   Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Jul 15, 2008 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Laos or Lao and another mistake averted!   Vientiane, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Jul 16, 2008 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Vientiane   Vientiane, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Jul 17, 2008 3 pictures 0 comments
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  First day of Buddist Lent   Vientiane, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Jul 18, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  The Circus ..... such fun.   Vientiane, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Jul 19, 2008 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Last day in Vientaine   Vientiane, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Jul 20, 2008 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Off to Vang Vieng for fun and tubing   Vang Vieng, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Jul 21, 2008 5 pictures 0 comments
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  The sun breaks through   Vang Vieng, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Jul 22, 2008 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Waiting for the river to drop   Vang Vieng, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Jul 23, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  Its all on   Vang Vieng, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Jul 23, 2008 12 pictures 0 comments
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  From Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang   Luang Prabang, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Jul 25, 2008 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Around Luang Prabang   Luang Prabang, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Jul 26, 2008 9 pictures 0 comments
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  Waterfalls at Kuang Si.   Luang Prabang, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Jul 27, 2008 14 pictures 0 comments
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  A sad day as tragedy on the water   Luang Prabang, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Jul 28, 2008 9 pictures 0 comments
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  Another Lazy day   Luang Prabang, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Jul 28, 2008 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Up the Mekong River   Luang Prabang, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Jul 30, 2008 9 pictures 0 comments
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  Kamu Lodge to Luangsay Lodge   Pakbeng, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Jul 31, 2008 6 pictures 0 comments
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  To the Laos/Thailand border   Houei Xai, Lao Peoples Dem Rep on Aug 1, 2008 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Chiang Khong to Chiang Rai   Chiang Rai, Thailand on Aug 2, 2008 7 pictures 0 comments
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  Chaing Rai to Chiang Mai   Chiang Mai, Thailand on Aug 3, 2008 3 pictures 1 comment
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  Another day in Chiang Mai and it's Sunday   Chiang Mai, Thailand on Aug 4, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Back to Bangkok for a few hours   Bangkok, Thailand on Aug 4, 2008 3 pictures 1 comment
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  Travel to Kanchanaburi and The River Kwai   Kanchanaburi, Thailand on Aug 6, 2008 7 pictures 1 comment
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  Cycling around Town   Kanchanaburi, Thailand on Aug 7, 2008 6 pictures 0 comments
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  A Day Tour...We learn more about The Death Railway   Kanchanaburi, Thailand on Aug 8, 2008 12 pictures 0 comments
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  Off to Cha Am with no Booking.....Oops.   Cha-am, Thailand on Aug 9, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  The arrival of Phil.   Cha-am, Thailand on Aug 9, 2008 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Re-learning how to relax in Old Cha Am   Cha-am, Thailand on Aug 10, 2008 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Two tired travellers decide to stay put.   Cha-am, Thailand on Aug 11, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Queen Sirikit's Birthday   Cha-am, Thailand on Aug 13, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Home is getting nearer   Cha-am, Thailand on Aug 15, 2008 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Time on the beach   Cha-am, Thailand on Aug 17, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Last Day in Cha Am   Cha-am, Thailand on Aug 17, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Off to Bangkok to see our friends   Bangkok, Thailand on Aug 19, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Last day in Asia   Bangkok, Thailand on Aug 20, 2008 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Back to the good old UK?   Bahrain, Bahrain on Aug 21, 2008 5 pictures 0 comments
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  London to home   London, United Kingdom on Aug 21, 2008 6 pictures 0 comments
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  Last Blog entry   Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom on Aug 22, 2008 0 pictures 1 comment