it's a jack fruit This is not a durian. It's called a jackfruit or as the locals call it 'cempedak'. Durians are fragrant. Jackfruit is pungent indeed...
Hi Lindsey,
Welcome back. I read your blogs with interest. Btw, I changed my job. I am now Director of Compliance with a Toronto based Asset Management Company. You have my new email via this message.
Congratulations to you and Matt once again. I thank you on behalf of my wife also for sharing the travels with us.
Sincerely,
Suhail
this is the end ... for me too hi guys,
whereas while travelling i must day i didn t have so much time to catch up with your stories, i must say that now i'm back, it is kinda nice reading you it seems i travel longer and in place i haven't been yet.. .should go in a next trip...
met some cool guys along my way, but definetely, meeting you along this long mekong sailing trip was great and among all the people i met you are one among the best of memory !
all the best as well for readaptation to our world... the real life...well sometimes i wonder what sould be the real life.
cheers
Anne (from France)
Welcome Back! Hey guys! Glad to hear you did some relaxing and easing back into "real life". I can imagine a routine, and particularly work, will be hard to get back into. But, what an amazing adventure you both had. I loved reading about it and can't wait to see you both for more stories.
Giant Durian The photo titled Giant Durian is actually a jack fruit. That one just medium sized fruit, The biggest can be 2X the one in the photo
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackfruit
Coffee in Paksong. Sorry that you had to wait while I was on my way back from my monthly shopping.
But I'm sure that you liked my fresh roasted coffee and Thao's coffee farm. :P
Next time when you are in the neighborhood I'll show you the coffee farming myself in Paksong, ok?
Have a save journey.
Coffee
Haha, yes Linds that bungy looks very familiar. I can't believe you guys did the other one...craziness!!! That's definitely some guts, I don't think I could have handled it. You guys sure have some beautiful pics. I just might have to steal a few to replace a few of mine!
NZ is my wife's dream destination What a fantastic trip of NZ you two are having. Lindsay, my wife visited NZ and especially its Fjordland National Park and hiked in its renouned Milford Track as a young girl. She keeps torturing me all the time talking about the beauty of NZ's Southern Island. But unlike the two of you, we will remain off extreme sports. That is not for us haha. But I do admire your courage. Your blogs are very informative. We are gathering all the info we can through your writings. Nice job indeed, but do remember -"greater the summer vacation, harder the fall" haha - just kidding. And hope to see you again with TriFit. Keep posting all the nice posts. Live long and prosper.
awesome adventures and stories Hey guys,
Just wanted to let you know that I've been reading your blog every time it comes into my inbox and I love following your adventures! It's really nice that you take the time to write such creative stories to keep us not only updated but entertained. Your writing styles are very humourous and enjoyable to read. Thanks a bunch and lots of love,
Kim
Extreme Birthday Girl Love the adventure and excitment you both have for life. What a way to bring in your birthday Lindsay. happy belated wishes...you are both awesome. great pictures - love the b/w shot... nice
Living in a van down by the river Though New Zealand looks amazing and I really wish that I had made it down there with you guys, a Chris Farley SNL throwback is always appreciated. Hope you guys are loving it!
Finally, the wildlife haha Lindsay: Its so good to be on your pages again, especially this travel entry is great. Good wildlife encounters. Good pictures. Matt and you seem to be enjoying the wilder side of Malaysia and not so enjoying the comfy side LOL. Malaysia is my family's favorite destination. We have been there and will be there again soon. So any shark and ray encounters - be careful. Don't attempt a Steve Irvine please. Photography from safe distance is the best bet.
Happy Birthday Hi Matt and Lindsay
First message from us but we've been following your adventures.
Amazing descriptions and photos over the past 6 months. Wishing you all the best in New Zealand. Happy Birthday to Lindsay on May 12.
Take care of each other
Love from Tracy, Chris, Aaron, Brian, Kendra and little Matt
Lovely Times... Hiking Times Your journey is so refreshing...i wish i could have joined you on this trip. I love hiking and it would have such a pleasure.... enjoy you trip....
Perhentian Kecil Hey Ben,
The weather is hot, hot, and more hot! Book yourself on a snorkeling trip, you won't be disappointed, and Panorama Divers have all new equipment and great staff if you're looking to do a dive or two.
Enjoy!
Flashpacking Hello great work on the nets!! you done your self and the island proud. I am off to Perhentian Kecil Tuesday, whats the weather like over there?? any reccomendations??
New Zealand is stunning, you will love it.
Thanks for the interest. We are not professional writers but its very flattering to have someone ask. I guess that means that the amount of time we put into the blogs has paid off! Thanks for the comment.
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I came across your blog from Stumble Upon. It's so amazing what you are doing! How much did you have to save up before you could start traveling?