Get published! Ok this blog is a form of publishing, but you need a book out too! Or a movie - or something! On the edge of my seat, I was. Crazier than some of my adventures even (eg living with Indo mafia and learning boxing from mafia boss's bodyguards and other wild shit). Well done, this one takes the cake!
One Surreal Day! Last year I paid 250Bs to bribe my way into that dodgy prison. I also got the number from Olivers. Your blog brings back many memories of the most mental day of my life ... Free Stuart!!! ... nice blog!
altitude sickness "Eventually you can not think clearly and start talking rubbish."
I think you were susceptible to altitude sickness in the office too.
Missed that one Hey, we went up Hua Shan a few months ago and only found out about this great hike after we had come down again. I envy you, and hope to do this one day in the future. Amazing, and awesome pictures, well done!
yah My wife and I, accompanied by friends, were in Varkala a few months ago. The police arrived at the Funky Art nightly pouring out beer and intimidating the backpacker/tourist crowd, demanding payment for the unlicensed alcohol action. Varkala is hippy-dippy and caters to backpackers, but the surrounding community is pretty conservative. Been traveling in India since 92, and I can tell you that every Funky Art Cafe has to pay their dues or suffer the consequences. The owner told me that he knew it the situation would only get worse. A bummer, and a bit frustrating. Also, a tense situation, since most of the cafes are bars, yet unlicensed. Still, we had a great time, despite it all. The 6 year old was likely the dreadlocked owner's son, who was forced into child-dance-labor on more than one night while we were there.
Great Ocean Road. Hey Dude!!
The great ocean road is awesome... One of my favorite places in Australia, if you can say that about a 1000 km ocean road. But the place is so cool. Im looking forward to see your images of the famous "London Brigde"
Enjoy and have a good one!
Your danish friend Søren
So Jealous! Wow...this is awesome! I can't believe you were that close to a tiger. When I last saw you we were lucky if we were 20 feet away from a tiger, ha! Take care and thanks for keeping us posted...
child prostitution I have just found out that these boys you saw dancing are regularly rented out to tourists as child prostitutes. Friends of mine witnessed European men in Varkala taking the very young boys back to their rooms! It is very, very troubling!
you may be paying 5 pound a night mate but most people prefer a bit of comfort as opposed to your 5 pound shithole,depends on what yourused too mate eh!!!!!
Ha ha ha! Well, it sounds like the "owner" has had some karma returning ... he's ripped off loads of people who've lent him money, is a total con-artist and lying sleazeball .... I've also heard about his "employees" following people home in the dark and spiking people's drinks .... so it's lovely to hear that he's got a little back of what he's given out over the years.
This is not uncommon This bar is run by a good guy,babu,but his staff leave a hell of a lot to be desired,they habitually spike westerners drinks,fact,and will try every trick in the book to get women alone,drugged and incapacitated,there is a 'chill out room' out back where women who are unusually effected by one 'special' cocktail' can be taken,by the male staff,to chill right out,usually with 5 or 6 lads to help you,...undress etc etc etc,...you were warned
Too easy! That's one less blog entry I have to write. I'll just send my mates to yours.
PS: Thanks to you three for telling me about the climb. The day was great for sure.
Wow - what a trip I am so impressed Glad to know you came through it all safely, hope you stay that way!!
But what a fabulous experience - thank you for sharing - I knew there was something uniquely special about you back at Broxtowe.
It was nice to read Ross is still in touch too
Take care , all the best Rita (ex Computer Studies Lecturer)
WOW I am sooo jealous!!! That looks amzing. I remember you showing me the pictures before you went, very cool. Now you can do the Bungie Jump in NewZealand!! ;-) xx
Daz Reply To Ross Comment Cheers Ross, the earthquake tremors did cross our mind, but it was there so just had to be done! When else would you get a chance to do something as insane as that!
Darren,
Only you could attempt to go up a mountain when there are Earthquake tremours going on up and down the country.... :)
Glad you are okay - sounds like fun though.
Ross
China sounds great ;-) Hello, not being able to understand what anyone is saying reminds me when i went to Osaka/Japan. Places like China, Japan and hongkong very seldom speak english.. When ordering food i had to see if the pictures looked ok.. as the writing meant nothing to me! It is amazing how well you manage when there are major language barriers.
Earthquake! Hi Darren, So glad to hear that your both safe and well, somebody is sure keeping a watchful eye on you both. I bet your mum was worried sick!!
Hope it hasn't put you off of travelling any more. I do so enjoy looking at the photos of your journeys together.
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Get published!
Ok this blog is a form of publishing, but you need a book out too! Or a movie - or something! On the edge of my seat, I was. Crazier than some of my adventures even (eg living with Indo mafia and learning boxing from mafia boss's bodyguards and other wild shit). Well done, this one takes the cake!