I'm jealous you got to do the 2-day trip; but, my 1 day trip had a brand new kareoke machine which, when combined with inexpensive Tiger beers, made for an awesome night and a lake full of miserable neighbors. The cave adventure sounds awesome - way to go!
That poor vietnamese man is probably out of business now since he's out an expensive bike lock - no need to send the key back now. Did you make it to the Cargo Club in Hoi An - they have the best pastery! We didnt get to do any diving there because I had an ear infection at the time - how was it? Will you be able to go in Nha trang?
How's your foot doing? We actually just walked by the international conference center for the trial of Rwandan criminals in tanzania - it's gotta be the biggest building in arusha by far. The hospital visit sounds interesting - what a great look behind the scenes at cambodia.
What's the temple with all the faces everywhere? That one was my favorite - i felt like i was running through an indiana jones movie. Do NOT see Tomb Raider! I'm so incredibly embarrased to even admit that i've seen it, but it saves just one person from the toture of sitting through that movie, i'm willing to put my pride behind me for their sake. i think the new 7 wonders are so-so: i like that egypt didn't even dignify the contest by putting the pyramids forward. As for the US, i think that the REI store in Seattle should be on the 7 wonders list; not only is that store amazing, but it's a wonder how easily they get me to spend money on buying unessential items like ice picks when i'm just stopping by real quick to get a pack of gum. Cast your vote and see if we can change it!
so funny about the contaminated food...just read in the paper this AM that chopped cardboard softened with a chemical and flavored with pork fat is an ingredient in Beijing baozi buns. oops!
What about the spitting - I could never get over that, but I heard they're trying to curb it before the Olympics. Gotta disagree with you on the Forbidden City - I thought it was awesome. You're pretty brave riding around on those bikes - if you do it in Vietnam you'll be my new hero.
My favorite part is: "just tobacco I think"...come now, Jaime, let's be honest here! Are you sure the drink he gave you wasn't Crystal Pepsi? I had it once, and the sensations you described were exactly what I felt - that stuff is awful. Safe travels to Panama, hopefully with no more out of body experiences.
wow It's amazing, your entry makes Jager sound like the best drink in the world...
Glad you have completed the first half of your adventures. Quite amazing stories! Have fun at the wedding!
i'm back sorry for being MIA with the comments!!! all i can say is JESUS CRISTO! you truly amaze me. i'm so proud of you. gorgeous pics! great stories. in about three years, the next time you go on another trip, i'll write you a Rx for a stash of zithro paks to take with you :oP keep staying safe and from now on in addition to hearing my voice when getting dressed, hear it tell you that no summit is worth losing your fingers!!! can't wait to hear about the rainforest! LOVE YOU!!!
Yikes Wow... I really thought (or was HOPING) that you were joking about having that fleece still... but the picture of you does not lie!! Awesome. You never fail to amaze me:) LOVE YOU!! Less than a week...
Mountain Woman You are tougher than any mountain man I know including Uncle Mike. What a great adventure! Glad that you didn't lose any fingers. Mt. Rainier would be a piece of cake compared to what you did. See you next week. Uncle Norm
You're making me nervous about Kilimanjaro! It all sounds like an episode of Man vs. Wild (which is the best show ever), but more like Woman vs. Sissy Brit. Sorry you didn't summit, but you've got a good reason to hate the Brits now - with their stupid fish and chips and cool accent thinking they're all cool.
A tale of love found and lost with a young doctor, a daring overnight escape on a bus, the desperate fight for life in a foreign hospital - you have all the makings of a Lifetime original movie. Can I play the part of the injured factory man?
Wow, Big Bird has got nothing on Tio - that guy is good old-fashioned nightmare fuel. I've got to agree with Ben and the others - you had me at "$2 sticks of dynamite" although chopping up cows while drinking cheap booze might be a close second.
Justin
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I can't believe they even put you up in a hotel - that's awesome. And, you got $25 and a great story out of it!