Hopping Bird Your bopping bird is called a Butcher Bird. They sing beautifully and are called Butcher Birds because they hang their catch from protrusions in the tree so that they can eat them.
Excellent blog I gotta commend on your unique point of view and incredible sense of humor.
I was born and raised there in Ho Chi Minh city which I tend to call Saigon, and just moved out of the country almost a year ago. Your blog was so intriguing that I decided to stay up a little bit later to finish reading it!
You know it's hard for me to find a blogger whom I feel like having a cup of tea with after reading your blog. As a matter of fact, you're the first that made me feel that way! Thanks for giving me a good laugh in the middle of the night!
Mi. :]
Welcome home!
Well, we failed miserably to comment on your blogs as you went around the world, but we have followed your journey with great interest, known lots about the highs and lows, and enjooyed your humour. Your blogs have been shared around the family and Oma has taken agreat interest in your progress - although it has mostly concerned the day on which you have been expected home.
I am out of time - but we look forward to seeing yopu very soon.
from sunny Girona, love
Mum, Dad and Louisa
WOW Hi Dave, Helen
Are you really back?
I am sure that you have a lot of catching up to do. Never mind adjusting to the British weather! Poor things
Let me know if you fancy a drink. It would be great to see both of you
Anna
Niagra Must say I agree the town surrounding Niagra falls is pretty tacky - it reminded me of Blackpool. Did you visit the museum about people who went over the falls in barrels? You get to hear great stories, like the one guy who survived it, but then died after slipping on an orange peel - or the other who thought it'd be a good idea to tie himself to weight in the bottom to act as a ballast... the only problem being it was a bit to heavy and it ripped him in half :s.
Also, what did you make of the lights they shine on the falls at night? They use various coloured lights on them, which I think is also really tacky - it's only on the rare occaisions they use plain white light it really works.
Did you go up the CN Tower? They have a section of clear flooring where you can look all the way down - I couldn't bring myself to stand on it!
Twitter Hey guys, been enjoying your blog. I linked to it in Twitter as part of a new thing I'm trying "Spaceship blog of the day". Sad your bed fell apart, was there velcro on it?
I made the same mistake with the bandicoot, by the way! Australia has some weird animals.
A Response As I mentioned before, I never said your blogs were TOO long - I simply stated that they were quite long ;). You're right about your ugly hire car - it's a Crysler isn't it? Looks like a herse...
May birthdays Thank you for the fabulous birthday pressie of a shiny new blog entry! I'm living vicariously through your fabulous photos and stories, counting down the months til the end of my contract when I can jet off too... please don't stop. Keep having a *really* wonderful time in Oz, and don't let our jealousy stop you from being as descriptive as you like. Dave, happy happy birthday for 2 days time!!! Hope you guys are loving every minute (when not cursing the camper van or ticks)
Cx
It took me a little while to figure out that the naked david story and the happening upon a particularly nice muffin story weren't connected....obviously too many inuendos in my mind!
some of the scenery looks lovely, and so does the food! good fajitas it's got to be said :)
I gave blood today :s not the greatest experience, but free biscuits so cant complain! :D
do you realise it's someones birthday in a mere 23 days!? hehe
speak soon! lots of love xxxxxxxx
blah! I like the croc and jellyfish safety signs. They do, after all, need all the protection they can get. Happy Easter (slightly early, yes) and don't forget the choc (Dave) :)
Hello :-) Hello :-) I thought I would send you a quick message to say hello -I have been enjoying reading your blogs - normally whilst "working". Hope you are having the best time - it looks amazing - apart from the spider pictures.
Trying to think of any news we have - Hale has managed to get into the police force - he won't have started when you get back but he will be glasses free as he is about to have his eyes lasered - how strange will that be - and don't ask about the procedure - it involves using a lser to lift a flap of the eye - I think I turn green everytime we talk about it! We have been trying to sort out wedding stuff but it's driving me mad - ooooo and I had the rudest email back from some event assistant at Homerton - I am just composing my reply to tell her to get a new job.
Also so glad you went to Borneo - Ed can talk to someone with actual knowledge now rather than me talk about it - I have gained my knowledge from Orangutan diray.
Looking forward to the next installment.
Laura x
Hiya! So it looks like all your avid fans have given up and stopped posting messages then, including myself! Sorry it's been a while, I've (Emma) been away training for the last 8 weeks as you know but I'm finally finished and start the job tomorrow. Apparently we're not allowed to mention on websites what the job is, which I find very strange, but I know you both know what I'm talking about! ANYWAY...I've still been trying to read your blogs and I'll try harder now that I'm back home with full web access. Lots of wildlife and amazing scenery to summarise...? Would that be about right?! The photos are fab, the ones of you two are handy in reminding me what you guys look like! Can't believe Asia is coming to an end, Oz next then I think. Run out of money yet? Annoying each other like crazy? You're gonna HATE coming home! I can't wait to see you guys, when are you planning on returning? Not much else to tell you. Ben had a birthday, the weather has turned spring-like all of a sudden, economy collapsing blah blah blah. Well, hope you are both happy, I'm still very jealous but I wish you continued health and fun on your travels. Bye for now, Emma and Ben xxx
Little nemo fish - ohh, how lush! It seems like forever since your last blog but it was worth waiting for. However, I've come to the conclusion that I probably shouldn't be reading these at work (besides the fact that I should actually be doing some work) because when I laugh out loud (especially the Yang tree bit) I get stared at like I'm some kind of loon!! The pictures on shutterfly are great too. Lots of love xxx PS - I got your postcard from Vietnam yesterday!
My, how time flies... 2 months already?! How?? I mean, you have an excuse - having fun and sleepless nights and excitement and monkeys and all that - but I'm in Cambridge. Which is even less exciting due to my not watching Match of the Day. (actually, India for Christmas/ New Year was pretty cool:) )
Sounds like you're having a fantastic time, and I'm exceedingly jealous. Keep up the exotic blogs - and I'm living vicariously through you, so please have a pie or two for me in Oz. Thank you.
Cx
Yo! How's tricks?! Happy Birthday Helen... for yesterday (Yes, I know it's a little late, but not my fault, honest!). Looks like you two are having a funky time. I particularly like the pictures of the monkeys (simple things...). I expect that you're missing the Great British weather though. Deep down : ) Anyway, keep having a blast! That's an order.
P.S. More pictures of monkey's please X)
awww well despite the erm...interesting yorkshire puds..?!( think I'll pass that recipe onto the Deli...), it all looks ammazing!!! when can i fly out and meet you!? hehe
have to say, i think pink is just your colour david, that hat suits you :) and you both look so tanned...damn you people in your hot places!
Glad it's all going great still...oh and i liked the anniversary car...almost as sloppy as the one me and sus managed to find :)
enjoy the swanky hotel in huahin! am not jealous at all!! xxxxx
Great photos Hey, looks like a wonderful trip. Great photos! Like the one "boats down there somewhere" in particular. Very tranquil and dream-like feeling.
Happy holidays! : )
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Oh Camden!
Your blog made me laugh - I grew up near Philly and Camden. We called them "Philthydelphia" and "Damden".