So after a few days in Kuala Lumpur we (meaning I) got a bit claustrophobic, what with the heat and smells and the amount of people. We decided to head up the coast to Georgetown, but at the last minute we changed our minds and decided to visit Pulau Pangkor which is a little island a bit further down. The journey was surprisingly easy once we had navigated the organised chaos that is the KL bus terminal. Andy managed to get us tickets while I bravely had a sit down guarding the bags. After he got back I managed to do our first bit or bartering when buying some oranges, I managed to get a whole Ringot off (about 18p). The journey was pretty good thanks to a super plush coach. It only took 4 ... read more

It has finally reached the point of no return where we are starting to realise this is the last time we will be doing things for some time. The last time we will spend a whole day doing nothing. The last time we will have access to our own computer and room. The last time we will go to work (ok thats not such a bad one). For once Emma is being the optimist out of all of this and saying its soon going to be the first time we do lots of things as well. Whilst I like this it doesn't stop me being absolutely petrified that I am about to leave everything I am used to and start a prolonged period of time where for the first part and possibly more I will be ... read more