Happy New Year Bankok style! Hi Richard
Wish I'd been there for the New Year - can I join you? sounds like my cup of tea! - glad you're keeping well - really looking forward to the photos and even more stories when you return to the centre of the earth that can only be Chipping Norton! Take care..
Love Adela and John
Hi Hi Richard, thanks for the postcard. Weather in the UK is great, sure we'll all be getting as burned as you soon. I'm just about done with my dissertation - on to exams next. Enjoy the beach!
Chris
Keep the blogs coming Vietnam sounds like one awesome place! I'm glad to see it hasn't ended up as one of those gap year horror stories you see in the papers! Any chance of some photos to complement your incredible descriptive powers?
Aus vs Eng England play Australia in the cricket world cup on sunday....The way they're playing we don't stand much of a chance
Here's a joke for then (firmly aimed at England)
Federal Court Ruling from the Melbourne Age, Australia (AP)
A seven year old boy was at the centre of a courtroom drama yesterday when he challenged a court ruling over who should have custody of him. The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and the judge initially awarded custody to his aunt, in keeping with the child custody law and regulations requiring that family unity be maintained to the degree possible. The boy surprised the court when he proclaimed that his aunt beat him more than his parents and he adamantly refused to live with her. When the judge suggested that he live with his grandparents, the boy cried out that they also beat him.
After considering the remainder of the immediate family and learning that domestic violence was apparently a way of life among them, the judge took the unprecedented step of allowing the boy to propose who should have custody of him.
After two recesses to check legal references and confer with child welfare officials, the judge granted temporary custody to the English Cricket Team, whom the boy firmly believes are “not capable of beating anyone.”
Greetings from Redcar Hi Richard. Your dad says you will be leaving Hanoi in a day or two, just thought we'd send you a few lines to wish you well in the next phase of your adventure. The group you are with sound very friendly - but have they had your cooked meal yet??.
We will be seeing your mam and dad later this week as we are going down to the wedding of Joyce and Ray's daughter (Rachel) who live in Oxford. Then we will stay with Jean and Bryan in Harpenden for a couple of days.
We have really enjoyed reading about your journey so far and look forward to further instalments, so keep them coming. Enjoy your next tour and take care of yourself.
Lots of love from Grandma and Grandad.
PS. Graeme and Debbie have moved into a new house this weekend.
Noodles Thanks for your brilliant journal. I am devouring every word and description. Can we look forward to you singing 'Yesterday' in Vietnamese when you return?
Love Jani
More please... Richard Thanks so much for putting in all these miles .
What was your accomodation like in Hanoi ?
And are there many other gap year travellers on the same route ?
I'm looking forward to hearing about your visit to the HO CHi Minh
Masoleum.
Sue
Heylo hey there, where are the hair comments? did you have it cut into an unbelievable mohcan (Can't Spell)? Just wanted to tell you I saw the best guy- had proper french style curly tash, awesom!! Take care and enjoy the scenery!! lots of love
great to hear from you thx for your blog - sounds fantastic but I daren't think what your hair looks like! We are all fine.Saatchi galleries are running an on line art competition for places in an exhibition do you want us to submit anything for you? tokyo sounds truly awesome - don't wear yourself out
If you need to phone us you can always use a public phone - we'll reimburse you.Hope you enjoy the pirate ship and the rest of Japan lots of love mum
Heya Hey Rich! Sounds like you are having a wonderful time! It is really interesting to hear all about your journey so far. I am slightly jealous of all the things you are seeing, but my scheduled university life is exciting too.. :S lol. Hope to hear more about your travels soon! Take Care and have fun! Manda x x
Just a bit jealous now... Sounds great, can't wait for the photos. Not sure why you cut your hair - I'd of thought a few days working for the Yakuza would be a great way to immerse yourself in japanese culture!
Hello all,
Well this is it; the lone wanderer cut loose for an intrepid adventure in East Asia! Those of you who know me well enough will have no reason to fear for my safety. Because as well as an overly heavy, bursting pack I carry both my wits and an open mind which make anywhere in the world home. You might describe me as a friendly, outgoing, generous, modest egoist(!), and in the upcoming months I certainly intend to breathe deep of all the places I am going to. This is my attempt to catch that breath and make it vital, to give life to my stories both for myself and others.
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Happy New Year Bankok style!
Hi Richard Wish I'd been there for the New Year - can I join you? sounds like my cup of tea! - glad you're keeping well - really looking forward to the photos and even more stories when you return to the centre of the earth that can only be Chipping Norton! Take care.. Love Adela and John