Greetings all. We're loving the messages, they make us laugh and although it's only been a week it feels like we've been away for ages. Keep 'em coming, and for the sweepstake pundits.... Rik is eating healthy......but beer is 2 quid for 2 litres and a Mojito is only 80 pence! Oh dear. Chiang Mai is a complete contrast to Bangkok, which is a total relief. Bangkok was a great experience, but we're loving the slow pace around here. The people are incredibly helpfu...

This was the night Rik got drunk and stole a tuk tuk!

Hi - that's us in Chiang Mai now. Had a good few days in Bangkok but glad to be away from there as it's too hot, too smelly, too busy and too expensive. The grand palace was pretty amazing and we got a tour from a guide who used to be in the Royal Guards, really nice guy who was full of information. Khao San Road was entertaining but got fed up off being invited to ping pong shows. Rik had to decline as his days on stage are over. We got the night train up to Ch...