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February 2nd 2007
Published: February 9th 2007
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The night of the 26th we left Bangkok to head North to Chiang Mai on an overnight train. I was extremely nervous (Josh wasn’t nervous at all!) at the thought of spending 15hrs on a train in Thailand. It was a pleasant surprise as the train was much better than I expected. It was very clean and the beds were reasonably comfortable. We spent a night in Chiang Mai before heading out early for our... Read Full Entry



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We departed Adelaide on the 20th of January and visited: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, China, UK, France, Holland, Germany, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Finland, Estonia, Toronto, New York, Montreal, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Anaheim (Disneyland), San Diego, Yosemite National Park and San Francisco!... full info
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Young Love?Young Love?
Young Love?
School PlaygroundSchool Playground
School Playground
Picking TeamsPicking Teams
Picking Teams
3 vs 13 vs 1
3 vs 1
Getting SeriousGetting Serious
Getting Serious
Josh out-muscling a little kid.
Corner KickCorner Kick
Corner Kick
Invisible touchlines
Traditional Bamboo RaftsTraditional Bamboo Rafts
Traditional Bamboo Rafts
Hard to steer, but they float suprisingly well
That Looks Like an Impressive Paddle...That Looks Like an Impressive Paddle...
That Looks Like an Impressive Paddle...
...But it's not! Its just a bamboo shoot you 'stick' into the river bed to generate power. Very awkward!
LunchLunch
Lunch
Nice River ViewNice River View
Nice River View
Chiang MaiChiang Mai
Chiang Mai
The smog descends
Waiting for the SunriseWaiting for the Sunrise
Waiting for the Sunrise
Sunrise Over Chiang MaiSunrise Over Chiang Mai
Sunrise Over Chiang Mai
Although by this time, the city was obstructed by smog
Another Beautiful TempleAnother Beautiful Temple
Another Beautiful Temple
The Stairs to the TempleThe Stairs to the Temple
The Stairs to the Temple
A Strange Sign to Have Next to a Large StairwayA Strange Sign to Have Next to a Large Stairway
A Strange Sign to Have Next to a Large Stairway
Leaving Chiang MaiLeaving Chiang Mai
Leaving Chiang Mai
Heading Into the SunsetHeading Into the Sunset
Heading Into the Sunset
Our New Intrepid GroupOur New Intrepid Group
Our New Intrepid Group
An Arabic Late Night Gameshow?An Arabic Late Night Gameshow?
An Arabic Late Night Gameshow?
Really, we have no idea, but that's what it looks like.
The Reclining BuddhaThe Reclining Buddha
The Reclining Buddha



9th February 2007

Trish
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thanks alicia
Great description of your trecking. you're holding up very well. Lovely to see that Josh can play soccer so far from home.
18th February 2007

cc and the Werdyffs
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hill tribes
takes me back, didn't get the fleas but did the gastro great photos and commentary keep it up Josh what did you do for your birthday or should I read on?

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