Visited Mumbai yesterday - had to be seen to be believed, streets jam packed with people and vehicles, road safety non-existent. There were women and babies sat in groups smiling and waving at us amidst all the chaos of the streets, the ramshackle houses and pile upon pile of discarded rubbish and debris. There were even cows and other animals wandering about the road. It was funny but sad at the same time. Our tour called at a large hotel where we took refeshme...

Last Thursday we were in Singapore and wish we were still there, there is so much to see and it was a packed day. We enjoyed the drive into the City and we stpped at the Botanical Gardens on route, which was very enjoyable. The range of plants, particularly orchids,was beautiful. We then visted some of the main tourist attractions around the harbour, followed by China Town. We had to take our shoes off at the temples but I carried mine inside in a plastic bag as ...

Hi everyone, we are on our second day in Thailand and it hot and sunny. Yesterday we visited an elephant village at Plattaya. It was a wonderful experience mingling with around thirty elephants and a month old baby which was running around like a little puppy would. We were all stroking and patting it. We watched them having baths, they went in the water right over their heads. Later we got asked if anyone would like a ride and Sheila encouraged me to go for it ...

We are now in Hong Kong and having a look round Kowloon this morning and it's a beautiful day. Some lovely designer shops - would suit the likes of Victoria Beckham - still we can always window shop. Sometimes we have to pinch ourselves that we are actually here. This afternoon we are on a coach trip to Hong Kong Island, we've heard there are some good markets and sites to see. The last place we visited was Manila in the Philippines - what a manic place with the...