We started off the day with a boat trip up to the forensic medical museum. It was graduation day which was really interesting as there were amazing flowers and kitsch toys everywhere in honour of the graduates. The museum itself was unusual to say the least. It consisted of preserved bodies of murderers, rapists and dead children, along with clothing from murder victims and various bodily parts. An odd combo! It was a bit gruesome at times. The saddest bit was the head of an unidentified man who had been decapitated during a car crash, we had visions of his family one day visiting the museum and accidently finding him there staring at them! After museum we had a wander around a local market and then got another boat to a Northern suburb where the notorious ... read more

So we have arrived safe and sound in Bangkok. We successfully navigated the public transport to get us to our hotel without any hitches, so feeling pleased with ourselves. Although there seemed to be a million steps at every train station we had to change at – not the easiest thing with our bags! We also managed to check in early which is great. So I (Sarah) have showered, hand washed my dirty clothes and unpacked what I will need for Bangkok. Tom is crashed out fast asleep on the bed! I am itching to go out and explore, so I’m giving him another half an hour and I will be ‘accidently’ waking him up! Anyway this is just a short message to let family know we have arrived ok. Will hopefully report back later with ... read more

Ok here is our first proper (and hopefully not last!) blog. We’re at the airport waiting to leave. We seem to be taking more stuff than most people take for a year, but it’s still the lightest bag Sarah ever took on holiday! We ended up having a really late night as were nowhere packed on time, as Tom had to go back to work as he forgot something. Tom was then super excited and was still awake at 3.20am, not good when you’re up for 5am!!! We’re all ready for long flight, although beginning to wonder if it was worth saving the £100 to change at Vietnam!! Still it will be an adventure! This is just a short entry as I’m sure you don’t all want to know the ins and outs of our train ... read more