So, on Wednesday we journeyed to Malaysia. It was a very nice coach - comfortable air-con journey! As soon as we crossed the boarder there were cows and goats just rocking about at the side of the road! When we arrived in Melaka the heat was intense! Less humid than Singapore but it felt hotter. We got on a local bus to take us into town. It was a total rattletrap and was packed full - we had backpacks on knees. Made for one sweaty journey! Arriving in the town square we realised Malaysia was going to be totally different to Singapore! Now we really felt like we were abroad! There were taxi/trishaw drivers everywhere shouting at us trying to get our business and monks too! Although they didn't shout. Melaka was a real preserved historical ... read more

We have had the best couple of days! On Monday we went to Sentosa island on the cable car. Pricey, but cool. The island is kinda like a theme park, but without the rides. You know - that fake feeling to everything, but it was done really nicely and was very pretty. Not half as tacky as I was expecting. And it had great views over to the city, so we got an idea of what it looked like from a bit of a distance, which you need to get a idea of it. We wandered about and then decided to go on the luge - kinda like the toboggan at Llandudno but its not in a track but rather a kindof purpose built road. So we razzed down feeling like proper kida but having a ... read more

So, we've packed in our jobs (well, Mike did at least, my contract just came to an end), we've moved out of our our house of 3 years and now we are in Sale at Mum and Dad's house poised and ready for the off! The backpacks are packed, we've even checked in for our flight to Singapore online! It's a bit weird, it's still not really real but here we go anyway. First thing tomorrow morning Mike's Mum & Dad are coming down to take us to the airport (mine are in New Zealand, I don't just have lazy parents) and then off we fly to Singapore! We get in early Sat morning Singapore time, or late Friday night UK time and we might even update this then, just because the internet is free in ... read more