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March 15th 2009

Published: March 23rd 2009

So we headed back to Phnom Penh, thankfully on a bus but not completely without trouble as the driver managed to break 2 of his fingers whilst trying to put a chock under a trucks wheels in order for us to get past it (don't ask!). The result of this was him swapping with another driver who had no idea how to drive a bus and nearly ended up in a ditch a couple of times so the broken fingered driv... Read Full Entry

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Sophie & Dale

Sophie and Dale

Back in 2008 we took 21 months off work, rented out the house, found a foster home for Stuart (cat!) and ventured out to the big wide world. We saw as many places as we could fit in in the time we were on the road and returned home in February 2010 after a truly life changing and eye opening journey. Our adventure lasted... 615 days! After our return we fell into the routine of life back in the UK but have always planned to get back out there as soon as we could. It took a bit longer than we'd hoped but we did squeeze in getting married and a few holidays ... full info

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25th March 2009

James Kim
James and Kim

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Hey Guys, What a great blog, and some superb pictures. Kim and I are definalty wanting to looking into something like the CCH orphanage and are encouraged to check out the one you visited. The pictures of the 'dump' remind me of the movie Slumdog millionaire (have u seen it?). Really makes you think that Engalnd ain't that bad after all! We are back on the move in 6 weeks and cant wait. Going up the east coast of Oz for 2 weeks then up into Indo for a month. whoop whoop. Travel safe James and Kim

20th May 2009

nina
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Cambodia
Mates your blog on cambodia is fantastic and has left me tears!I think your both extremely kind to have spared your time to go to the centre...and so brave to just get on and teach the kids!!!i had a feeling that might happen but didnt wanna scare you by telling ya!!hehe!!Its so inspiring that so much joy and happiness can come from such horrendious circumstances. Im so glad you both have got to experience it. And the photos you have of you and kids are really amazing......those lovely smiles will always stay in my heart as im sure they will yours. Im dead proud of both of you :-). I also love the comment on pjymas...its so true!!!lol!!keep up the good work!!!love you both lots Ninaxxxxx ps stay safe cambodia can be a little scary at times eh?!

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