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January 10th 2009

Published: January 10th 2009

So, another month gone by in South East Asia, time flies when you're having fun! Let's start with an unneccesarily controversial bang...South East Asia is Cinderella to Central America's Ugly Step Sisters. Yeah, that's completely unfair and way too harsh, as Central America had more of its fair share of gems and was a fantastic experience, but there's something here that sets it apart. It's har... Read Full Entry

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Lisa & Andy

Exodus

Lisa Sciambra Andrew Steyn Two New Yorkers (one native, one South African) who decided to put our ¨normal¨ lives on hold for about a year and see the world. Without much of an agenda, we quit our jobs, gave up our apartment, and left behind all but what we could fit into two backpacks in hopes of expanding our minds, broadening our horizons, and possibly creating a new sense of normal for ourselves. We hope you enjoy reading about our travels. ... full info

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Look before you Leap

These guys can leap

Proboscis

Just watching the world from up high

Pygmy Elephant

a lucky spotting. really cute little elephant, which isn't something you usually say about elephants

Kinabatangan

Kayaking the river, watching for crocs

Kingfisher

"chirp"

Lee

If you knew how much she detested mud, you'd be impressed!

Macaques

Tons of these guys around

Proboscis

Hornbill

one of the twelve species native to Borneo

Kinabatangan

Upriver

Mabul

Mabul Island had it's pretty and not so pretty parts

Mabul

Everything is built over the sea

Mabul

The little Village

Lee on the gangplank

getting on and off Uncle Changs involes the little footbridge

Sipadan

Where all the magic happens. Stunning diving

Uncle Chang

Warming up the crowd, he led the band in a few songs

"We are the world"

My fifteen seconds of fame. Iwas advised to keep my night job, i said "I don't even have a day job, man!"

Uncle Chang

The legand himself, one cool cat!

Uncle Changs

The drum set where they send you off when you leave with their very own song. a sad moment

Uncle Changs

Hangin out with our new buddies

Mabul

The view from Uncle changs

10th January 2009

Lee
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Loved your blogg
Am going to Borneo at the end of this month and found your blogg it was great and so glad you are having such a good time. I know for sure i am not going up Mt Kinabalu now - jackets and all its the legs that will not make it but i am probably twice your age and did Nepal when i was young and crazy like you guys!! so i guess that counts. Happy Travels - Lee

12th January 2009

dad
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unbeleivable!!!
well who would have ever figured that my Lisa who would spend hour after hour in the bathroom just getting her hair right would ever be as adventurous as she is .all i can say is we must have done something right.god bless the two of you.your latest blog was great.

12th January 2009

dad
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unbeleivable!!!!
lisa and andy you didnt tell us that climb was that bad .please be careful and next time bring warmer clothes.andy get off your soap box ,the election is over obama won.only kidding.dont drink too many cups of coffee in the morning.your blog was awesome i told you i smell best seller.just keep mentioning dear old dad so i can get some residuals.we really miss you guys and hope you"ll be home soon.in the meantime have fun.love dad and all.

4th February 2009

Emily
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Amazing!
What a great entry. Almost felt like I was there too!

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