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December 23rd 2011

Published: December 23rd 2011

I had been looking forward to Bukit Lawang and its famed Orang-utan for quite some time, so much so that I dreamt about it whilst on Pulau Weh...but not in the way that you might think. In the dream, Amy had apparently had a child whilst we’ve been away (from where I don’t know) and had decided to name the boy Lawang! Of course I thought this ridiculous (although preferable to “Bukit”) a... Read Full Entry

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Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Chris and Amy

We are Amy and Chris. After completing our first attempt at a round the world trip in 2012, we are currently fitting in careers around our enduring need to see the world. Our blog is primarily for family and friends, but we are always flattered to learn that others have read (and on occasion even enjoyed) our writing and photographs. With that said... Afoot and light hearted, I take to the open road. Healthy, free, the world before me. The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose...you road I enter upon and look around! I beli... full info

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23rd December 2011

MichaelnFaye
Michael & Faye Johnson

Arghhhh Meena, you can see the bloodlust in her eyes, or maybe it's bananalust?
Brings back memories... That bitch attacked me, I almost became part of that statistic! She threw me on the ground and wrapped her mouth around my arm... The teeth almost broke the skin but our guide gave her a swift right hook and thankfully beat her off... No small feat considering Asian men tend not to be the size of Arnold Swarznegger... Ahhh the memories!!! Good times!! :) Serves me right for not running faster! Seriously love reading your blogs guys... :) Mike

24th December 2011

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Haha
Sorry to laugh at your experience! I think the guides have learned now and move people on quickly, she's very aggressive still however! Cool story to tell now though! haha. Are you back in Hoi An now?

23rd December 2011

B and Fozzy
Barbara and Fozzy

Another well written Blog
Great pictures .I see the new boots came in handy Amy xxx

24th December 2011

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

New Boots
They certainly did and are filthy now! x

23rd December 2011

cabochick
Andrea

That's a great photo!
Almost like they know something you don't know.

24th December 2011

Chris and Amy
Amy Foster & Christopher Ashton

Thanks!
They probably do...either that or they were keeping their eyes on a particular russian couple dressed in army gear (seriously) who had unpacked the old tripod to start snapping!

24th December 2011

john ashton
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Keep them coming !
Another fine blog Chris, the pictures are natural and stunning, I take it Amy took them !! Well done to you both and keep them coming.

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