enjoyable write-up hey, was just googling and came across your write-up, was an intersting read, of course because ur trip; am sure was intersting. most of the times i find people generally complaining about their experiece without understanding this country, am glad u had a good time and thanks for sharing the write-up
cheers!
how we can go to goa hi i am shiven i want to ask how we can go to goa actually we dont know the way from where to where we have to go to goa wright now we are in jaipur from which bus we have to go and where
NZ! Can't believe you guys got around NZ in 2 weeks!!! That's some serious driving! And you had the chuck Norris van!! So jealous, saw that one quite a few times on my trip there, was definitely the best
I'll have you both in a pair of "those horrendous riding trousers" before you leave here if it's the last thing I do - and you will like them!
See you on the 25th - can't wait
Dx
I'm so glad to hear you already know the newspaper folding in half dance because that's a new requirement at Sydney airport these days - so much easier if you don't have to learn it when you get here. I'll get to work now and book some yoga classes for Andrew in Sydney too.
Lastly, is there something you've forgotten to mention in your mammoth blog entry or is the wedding ring a cunning way of fending off unwanted attention from the local hunks?
Hope you enjoy the next 6 weeks - I'm just worried that our little apartment is going to be too clean and boring for you! We'll re-create the aussie xmas dinner for you when you get here if you like (involves lots of prawns, ham and barbequeued stuff).
Lots of love
Dee
xx
Where's your beard Can't believe you lost the beard Parling, your missing out! Looks like ou had some great views on the trek, bringing back the memories!
Merry Christmas Hi guys,
Just a quick message to say Merry Christmas and a shame you are missing the normal Chelmsford Christmas carnage.
Have a good Christmas.
K x x
So VERY jealous of your view of Yamdrok Tso. It rained for our visit there.
Your pictures, my friends, are spectacular! Keep them coming. :)
--Mark and Peggy
Loving your Blogs Fantastic reading your latest blog Kim and Andrew...you sound like you are having amazing adventures, I have only just stopped laughing at the spit in the face...Priceless!!! Also I was very interested about the BO issues...who needs Leaping Tiger Gorge and Everest when there are the more important social matters of BO and spitting (reminds me of Tanya and I's chinese neighbours - upstairs in Brixton!) Safe to say baby has not yet arrived - I am loving the time off work but I am really quite impatient and wish the little one was here now! I'll email more news soon. Loving the blogs...longer the better if you ask me...and look after one another. Georgie xx PS - Kim - thankfully Liverpool are coming good whilst Tottenham continue to be very poor...sorry Andrew just keeping you updated!!!!
A little joke for xmas I rear-ended a car this morning, on the way to work .....
I tell you, I knew right then and there that it was going to be a REALLY bad day! The driver got out of the other car, and wouldn't you know it!
He was a DWARF!!
He looked up at me and said, "I'm NOT f*%#ing happy!"
So I said, "Which f*#king one ARE you then?"
So very jealous - not of the toilets, the giardia, the altitude sickness, the plegm in the face, the wet backpack or the treacherous drivers as I've had my fair share of all of those, but of the fabulous scenery and experiences and of course, of those puffa jackets. Kim, the wine gums were clearly a highlight of the trip and I only hope that we can find some wine gum action for you when you get to Aus. I don't know if we can stretch to hot water and towels in Coogee though so please don't get too excited.
As always, there is little news from here compared to all your great stories. One exciting thing for me is that I've bought a new horse!! She's in Victoria at the moment though and because of the equine flu, I can't get her to Sydney just yet but she will come half way to a place where agood friend of mine can start working on her and then she'll come to me around mid-late January. Very exciting.
Dave's still busy applying for jobs - many which are a big leap from where he is now so he's madly trying to convince someone to give him a go. Actually I hould give George a call for some tips because he's trying to get into a similar field to hers. Blimey that Faulkner/Cushing baby's not far away now is it. Can't wait to find out what it is and see some pics. When do you get back to England? Will you be back in time for Karen and Adam's wedding? I'm about to start searching for flights now but Dave's not sure if he will come (due to finances and the fact that he's getting fed up of all his holiday's being to England - well what do you expect if you marry a pommy lass??!)
Well, that's all for now - hope you manage to stay healthy for the Nepal leg of the trip. Where will you be for xmas - remeber what we had for xmas lunch in Indonesia Kim? those parent phone calls were fun weren't they!!
Lots of love, keep safe
Dee xxx
Hey Yooooooouuuuuuu Guuuuuuuyyyyssss Just read ya latest journal... your trip looks and sounds amazing... glad ya both still in one piece (aftrer the bikes and bees!!!)... Miss ya xxx
Hey guys, I have been following your blog religiously and it looks like you are having a great time, Yangshou looked particularly impressive. You guys practically did exactly the same things in Hong Kong and Macau as me. Did you sample any of the local markets in Kowloon, I thought they were great fun, a wee bit like a scrapheap. Anyway keep up the great work on the blog and I hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in China.
P.S. Andrew you seriously need to start thinking about losing weight you fat git.
HK That's so funny you have the same pictures of Victoria Peak that I have!! Hope you enjoyed HK, I know it's a bit of a stretch on the budget. I know what you mean about wandering around in scabby travelling clothes as well!!
Keep the blog coming! am loving it
Wow - the view from Huangshan looks just like the view from the top of Mount Bromo! It's so unfair to be 'rewarded' for a 3 hour climb with thick cloud - maybe Alton Towers is the way to go after all?!
Also very glad to hear the age old tradition of trying to con westerners into buying a load of crap they don't want lives on. I just question what' wrong with westerners in flip flops on stage? ;o) (sorry, I've become aussified with the thong thing!)
Sounds like you're still having the best time and lots of laughs along the way.
As usual, not too much to report from here - work gets in the way of all the good stuff. When do you get to Aus? There's loads of good music stuff etc on this summer so if we know when you're here we'll start seeing what's on....
Looks great Hey guys
Mongolia looks frigging amazing guys, i'm dead jealous.
Parling, hope your balls weren't literally crushed, though i'm sure it was just an exageration. Loved the pictures of you getting pulled across the river, hardcore
wow andrew - it looks amazing. Am loving the pics.
my last day in office tommorrow so will have some time to read your blog.
you are not missing much on ebbsfleet. another random meeting yesterday which drove mikey to the nearest pub!
Hello travellers! Hello there you two! Loving the blog and all the pictures, looks as though you are having an amazing time. It's great to see where you are, and all your exploits, i can picture you running from those pesky wasps kim!! China sounds quite bonkers and lots of fun. Having a sporting saturday here with England playing footie and rugby, Not much else to report though!! take care, love liz xx
Pac-a-mac? Kim, what you need is an emergency poncho condom outfit......
Sounds like you're having the best time! And well done for making the time to write such a great detailed blog too.
Hope the wasp stings have gone down now. Looking forward to the next installment.
Love Dee x
howdy ho ! Hey guys, just thought i'd send you a little comment to keep you going on your way. I know it must be tough for you both to have not seen or heard from me in a while but you must be strong ; - )
I had a look through your Photos. They look amazing. Looks like you've had a mixture of weather. Looked nice and fresh for when you went horse riding. Champ, when you said the riding was "ball-crushing", do you mean your ball crushed the horse?
I'm writing "post-Munich" on my day off recovering. The weekend was quality. Munich is probably the best place i've ever been. I gave my body some serious abuse and now i'm paying for it.
photo's are here : http://www.poston2.plus.com/oktoberfest/ although it might take a while to access?
Anyway mates, take care and i look forward to hearing your next instalment.
Big Dave
so jealous!!! Hi ya - fantastic record of your journey - how long you gonna keep that up for?!! Glad you are having a good time - looks amazing - can't wait for next update (will give me something of interest whilst pretending to study!) Did you hear Helen's news - look her up on facebook for updates on their itinerary! Take care, Love Rosie
The Special one has gone Hi Kim and Andrew
Glad your having a great time, very amusing blogs, just thought I'd let you know that, yes Spurs are pretty crap and jose has gone, I've been in mourning for nearly a week now.
Take care and enjoy the crispy duck. Esther
Hi Kimbo and Silver Fox Great to hear your news - I can definitely see how Vodka would be an essential ingredient on a 70 hour train journey with an electro-80's-punk soundtrack!
Kim - you are just not meant to go in mausoleums - remember our attempts to see Ho Chi Minh's one?!
I never really knew Andrew as 'Champ' but can easily adapt to Silver Fox. Hope you've managed to lay your hands on a razor by now and are feeling a bit more orderly!
Wish I was travelling - Dave will be totally jealous of the Trans-Siberian experience too.
Not much to report from here - had our Oz wedding reception last weekend which was fun, my folks were here (and Mum still is although Dad's gone home to go sailing). Work's still manic with the Equine Flu - horses starting to look better but still contagious so no real end in sight yet.
Looking forward to the next installment on your blog :o)
Take good care,
Love Dee xxx
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enjoyable write-up
hey, was just googling and came across your write-up, was an intersting read, of course because ur trip; am sure was intersting. most of the times i find people generally complaining about their experiece without understanding this country, am glad u had a good time and thanks for sharing the write-up cheers!