For those waiting on edge, I can confirm that the train finally strolled into the station in the morning a mere 2 hours later than it was meant to. Ive learnt not to trust the trains. Anyhu We made it to chaing mai, found our hostel, and then since it was morningish still headed into town. There were again temples here, not ruins just temples. It was nice enough but in the end a temple is a temple, with a few exceptions (more on that later). We managed to fill...

Hey all. I am currently residing in a bed on a 13 hour train journey. As such there isn't a huge number of things to do so thought I may as well write a bit of bloggae down since most of the rest of the carriage seems to have gone to sleep. Anyhu,. After the first day in bangkok we went out for a quick drink in the evening. The drink itself was acceptable and reasonable priced though not hugely cheap as had hoped. On the way there passed many market stalls ...

I am aware it has only been a day since my last blog but since I query the future internet access of Thailand and since today has been rather filled thought I may as well right up some bits now. So, Thailand. To start with this is massibly different from anywhere I've been, even hong Kong. There is the obvious language barrier. On several occasions I have tried saying thank you in Thai but am generally met with blank stares so I don't think I can say I've even...

We make it to Asia. I shall keep this short as we only spent a few days here. So, hong Kong, in a word for a small quintisentially British gent like oneself, its hot. Like, always. The temperature has not dropped below 33 degrees since we've been here, and it doesn't change at night. Its humid and the days are sweated away. I seriously question the hygienic accolades of any of my clothes after being worn for more than a few minutes outside here. My overriding mem...