Blogs from Jerudong, Brunei, Asia

We published this blog originally on Feb 21, but for some reason it didn't make it through the satellite system. So, better late than never! Silversea makes a stop in Semarang on the island of Java primarily so that guests can visit the ancient Buddhist temple of Borobudur. This well preserved holy place rivals Angkor Wat for historical significance and sheer amazement. We were fortunate to spend a full day at Borobudur several years ago thus we decided not to make the long trek to the center of Java. After almost two months on the road, it was time to take a break from touring and get caught up on correspondence, laundry and other routine tasks. Since it was Valentine’s Day we decided to indulge ourselves with a reflexology foot treatment. We attended a pre-dinner Virtuoso ... read more

Arrived at Joe's apartment in Brunei after an easy flight from Singapore. The temperature is hotter here and the climate more humid though we are slightly further North of the Equator. Time to chill out whilst Gemma and Joe go to work. It is funny to think that I also have classes back in England who are still not yet on holiday. Apparently it is a little nippy at home whilst we have the air-con on full. Met up with Colin and Joe after they had finished work for a walk in the rain forest - like you do in this temperature and humidity! Colin and I go back somewhere into the Precambrian when we were both geology examiners on a long forgotten version of the WJEC specification. Colin and his family moved to SE Asia ... read more