A week in Ba Na March 10th 2008 This week has been spent in Ba Na "The Elephant Villiage". The 14 guides had already had some English lessons, & we spent time trying to bring them up to the next level. ... read more
Asia » Laos » West » Vientiane Laos was under the control of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century when it became part of French Indochina. The Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1907 defined the current Lao border with Thailand. In 1975, the Communist Pathe... ... read more
It is now time for a new adventure. This time I have decided to raise money for Willen Hospice in Milton Keynes.
The plan is to ride 2,500km through the Western Ghats of India, starting in Goa, and ridding through Karnataca, Kerala and Tamal Nardu. We will be steering clear of main roads and using local trails as far as possible and hope to find some unusual off the beaten track places.
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The trip is funded by myself so all proceeds will go to Willen Hospice.... full info