The Laos flipflops

They have quite a tale to tell.. Neil bought them for a dollar (all the cool monks were wearing them) they were the ONLY footwear available in Laos and have been recognised since. Once they were mistaken for toilet sandals and were nearly lost for ever..but they returned and remain loyal and completely impractical!

The Carribean Coast - Sun, Sandflies and Sloths!

May 9th 2007
So this is it. We've not got long left now so this will be the final blog. Firstly, we both stink! There has been a water shortage all the way down the Caribbean coast which means the showers have been dribbles of water or a bucket and we've not been able to wash our clothes. My sandals are currently banned from our room and Neil has worn the same pair of shorts everyday for over 9 weeks! Second ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Costa Rica » Puntarenas » Manzanillo

Costa Rica is a Central American success story: since the late 19th century, only two brief periods of violence have marred its democratic development. Although still a largely agricultural country, it has expanded its economy to include strong techn... ... read more

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