"the horn is used as a defensive driving technique, most frequently for overtaking. I also saw one van pull out into oncoming traffic, drive for 10m down the wrong side of the road leaving cars and motorbikes to swerve around it before it signalled"

haha this sounds so familiar! i think se asia must just have the craziest drivers anywhere in the world! great to see/read that you're having fun :) x

These latest photos are a transportation to another world! Especially the sunrise at Angkor wat - fabulous pictures - and good to see you in them too! The climate looks doubtful in some places but you'll be used to it by now........x

What a fantastic trip! We can't help thinking that the shop floor at John Lewis is going to seem a bit tame after this. Best wishes, Alan & Janet

Hi Jamie, good to hear you're having such a great time. Is that beard a permanent fixture now? Sounds like the snake won't feature on family BBQs in the future. Hope the rest of the trip goes well

Hi Jamie, just catching up on your exploits after my trip to India. If you get a chance for a stopover on the way back, I can recommend it. Great to see that you have at last taken to the sea...isn't sailing great? especially when it STOPS! Michael

Sorry once again to neglect the blog so much. I've made up for it by giving you three brand new lengthy posts all under Cairns 18th May so hope you enjoy reading them all. I'm off to Thailand tomorrow!x

wow jamie - just checked out your australia pics. they look amazing! glad to see you are having a good time. x

Sorry about the strange order of the pics in the latest album, this computer is being funny! Thanks for all the messages on this board too!x

Great to see photos and hear news from parts of the world that my three girls didn't visit on thier travels. Looks and reads as though you are having a fabulous time - glacier climbing very impressive. Mt Everest next on the list? Enjoy every moment.....

The 'other' Liz Lane! x

Cool Jamie, you did it!!

After sky dive I know you can do it.

Wow Jamie your photos look sick! And good to hear you went for the blackwater rafting. Hope you're loving every day out there!! xxx

wow! im v impressed - those glaciers look amazing!! im v jealous!!

glad ur enjoyin, and i think the blinds aren't missin u so much now!

xx