Well what a start to my overseas experience I had. First stop outside N.Z. was Bangkok airport where I had my passport confiscated by an over zealous Border control officer. Haha! I went through immigration to access left baggage so I could deposit my laptop. Then I had trouble returning so soon after leaving. I got there eventually to a welcoming steel bench for a bed. With only 2-3 hours sleep and 6 more lost through time zones within 33 you can probably imagine I was well ready for a snooze upon arrival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A big dinner out for two cost about $NZ50 lastnight. That's with plenty of quality beers too. I say plenty because with temperatures peaking just below 40 during the day and rarely falling below 30 during the evening we
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