Just to keep Tom happy....... bit late replying but......
checkitout - dem rims is off da chain dog ! you be eyeballed f'sure rollin wif ya crew in dat tricked out blinged up ride !
Coming home Good entertainment over the months ... and nostalgia! Finally caught up, so apologies for lack of timely replies.
Of course travelling can be wearying to say the least. I can remember when we arrived (1980's speak for 'rocked up', I think) in Hong Kong after 3 months of Asian food and culture and we just couldn't face more Asian food. So we found a UK style supermarket and bought meat and two veg: pork chops, pots and sweetcorn - can still taste it! It gets you strangely!
So don't think of it as a failure and on missing out on Sth America, Think of all the superb things you did do, that you otherwise wouldn't have experienced sitting on your butts in UK.
One of the phenomenon that you are about to experience upon your return, will be the blank stares of people as you want to go on endlessly with your photos and stories - I mean they are not being unkind but it's a "you have to have been there" sort of thing, to get the full understanding.
Looking forward to hearing all about it!When do you get back?
That's magic G'day you two! Tom, I read your description of the aussie kebab and simply had to write. What you are describing sounds exactly like one of our Magic Rolls from the shop on the triangle - now you know where to get one of those aussie kebabs when you're back home!
Bry - love the necklace, Tom has excellent taste - well we knew that already!
Sounds like you guys like the look of Byron - it does look stunning and sooo sunny. Can we have some please :-)
Look forward to the next blog update
See ya!
Sammy
x x x x x x
Not wrong Nope - you're not wrong - all wearing maternaty dresses and 80s leggings here too - ASDA doing a roaring trade.
Big Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, for this part of the trip xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Wow Have just been sent the travel blogg address by Ro - All our stuff is still in store as we haven't moved into the cottage yet, so although I kept it when you sent it to me, I don't have it here!
It looks as though you are having a wonderful time, you lucky people - I shall try to have look at least once a week - take care and have fun
Marilyn
xxx
Still steaming Howdy fun loving travellers. All looks facinating, blogs have been brill. Keep on blogging.
Sammy is right, have been treated to some nice sunshine this side. However - snow tomorrow apparently!
Red Nose day yesterday - we had a Big Mac and played trivia quiz at work - raised nice bit of cash. Made me think of you and your travels in India. Oh, how to choose where to go next! Say hi to my sister if you see her in Perth!!!!
Onward luck and fun with your travells.
CnPxxxxxxx
Better the Wookey Hole? I think not, I bet they didn't film an episode of Dr Who there!!!!!
Looks like you're still having a good time - Happy birthday old man welcome to your 4th decade!
You lucky b*st@rd$ Hi you two!
Glad to hear all is well - I am so envious right now! Mind you, we have wall to wall sunshine in good old Brissle today!!!! Long may it last!
Keep the blog bloggin'
Lots of love
Sammy
xxxxxxx
Love the detail!!! Thank you for going into so much detail about having stuff taylored! Will be sure to be prepared with pics and allow enough time when going there - will definately try out the place you sugested as well! Thank you - Amy from NZ
Thanks for the Tips! We've been wandering tailor shops in Hoi An and you tips and recommendations of tailor shops are extremely helpful to sort through the muck! Thanks!
Carrol
Bigger wardrobe required!! Can't wait to see all your clothes - amazing!
I'm not sure that your wardrobes are going to big enough - still, there's always the spare room!!
wow! Glad that having your colours done Bry has helped you narrow down what sounds like a fantastic choice - you should now be the best dressed chick on the block!
Mumbai!
I liked your description.... but I have a different point of view though .
Before I went there..I would love to have seen a blog like this ....hope it works for future travellers... I love chaotic and vibrant Mumbai. People is great!
Thanks
Mumbai Having visited a few times myself I wonder if the rest of the world will get to be like Mumbai. I usually loose my temper at some point every time I visit. The Spice Market is the best in India...
Happy New Year! Hiya - sounds like you are both having a fantastic time. Keep on with the blog and photos - I can live vicariously through you both!
Kx
Happy new year to you both! Hi guys, sorry to hear you were taking turns to drive the porcelain bus (although probably a slightly better experience than the buses you've encountered so far!) but delighted to hear that you've managed to 'enjoy' Christmas festivities and carol singers!
Happy new year from us - looking forward to the next instalment! xxxxxxxx
Merry Chrimbo! Hi there, hope you guys are feeling better! Me and my boyfriend J were in Varkala about 2 weeks ago for 5 nights as part of our travels. We stayed at the Seaview Hotel by the North Beach which was 500 rupees a night which we thought was a bargain! Never got ill, recommend eating at the Clayfootie (cant remember how its spelt) There was another fab one we found - but cant remember the name - sorry! we did enjoy lots of happy hour cocktails at the Dolphin Bar - very friendly guys! I would say avoid the Auyvedic Massages, however it is an experience and a good story to tell - will leave it at that!! We went to Trivandrum and stayed at the Evergreen Lodge (something like that) - its very near the Stations and its in the Rough Guide - and its dirt cheap 250 rupees!!! and its decent enough! If you get to go to Trivandrum - Tom you should def get a suit made for you in Raymonds - they are excellent - best in India!! Jamie got 2 Tuxedos and a suit made for 40quid each and they are gorgeous quality - made in 2 days and Im sure they could post it to the Uk for you!
anyway theres lots more I could say but I think Iv said enough. If you have any q's just give me a shout.
ciao xxx
Bags and all Heard news stories that Heathrow Terminal 4 had a huge problem with losing bags over the weekend so glad all seems fine with you - can't believe you got upgraded!! Sure that won't happen when you are all smelly and traveller-like on your way home!!!
Have loads of fun guys! Let us know how you end up spending Christmas Day! (Go on - make me jealous)
Lucyxxxxx
Who's who? Best of luck you two. Already sounds like lady luck shines on you... up grade in deed.
Don't forget to sign each blog so us peasants know if it's Tom or Bry speaking!!!
We'll be watching! Thanks for the card and card if you know what I mean!
Cxx
Wow House in a van what a cool concept!
We're both very impressed with your bravery - have fun and we look forwards to hearing from your first stop.
Tom I think you're best off not seeing anymore of the Ashes.......
After five years or so of talking about it we have finally got off our proverbials and shipped off. You can follow our route here http://www.travelblog.org/gmaps/map_2GM.html and our blog below...
Visited Countries Map
... full info
Gareth
non-member comment
Just to keep Tom happy.......
bit late replying but...... checkitout - dem rims is off da chain dog ! you be eyeballed f'sure rollin wif ya crew in dat tricked out blinged up ride !