Geo: 16.3833, 103.933Headed out for a look arouind the farm this morning. Was going to ferry everyone backwards and forwards on the bike but luckily for me we all agreed to walk. Not too much to see at the moment but Tia was working on the ricefields getting the nursey beds ready for planting. Managed to scavange some young bamboo for something to eat in a curry tomorrow before heading back, hot.... read more

Geo: 16.3, 103.983Checked the motorbike out this morning and was surprised to find that it started first time. Rode into Phon Thong, our nearest town, some 15km away. Taxed, insured and generally made the bike legal again for another year. Most people around here do not generally bother with the legalities of having a motorbike but as a 'farang' I am an easy target for police fines unless I am as clean as can be.Whilst in Phon Thong I buy a new mobile to replace the one that I left in Gloucester.... read more

Geo: 13.7308, 100.521A few hundred yards after leaving the bus stop in Longlevens I realised that I had left my phone on charge in the spare bedroom. Arrived at Heathrow with a slight worry about the weight of our luggage as we were carrying 30+ paperbacks and a load of baking equipment for Jai. When we weighed in and I saw 50kg the pound signs flitted begore my eyes in excess baggage. We were informed that as frequent flyer members we were actually allowed 25kg each do problem solved. More good news followed as because our flight had been cancelled from the previous day the airline were giving us a complimentary upgrade to say sorry. Thanks very much. When we found our large and comfortable seats Jai was sat next to an older Thai lady so ... read more

Geo: 51.8667, -2.24867Last day at home beofre flying out. Visit Norton to say our goodbyes to a few people and are entertained by 'milking' at Yew Tree Farm. Thanks Sue & Jeremy.... read more