So, as you can see from the photos, the fishing trip to 'Top Cats' was very successful. What was one of Jim's most memorable days of his life, was a 12 hour slog for me being on camera duties! The lake amongst anglers is well known as it stocks some of the biggest species from the Amazon and Asia, all of which were on Jim's wish-list. After almost losing a rod and taking an early plunge into the lake with what the guides thought to be a huge Arapaima, Jim finall...

As we left Malaysia behind we re-entered Thailand at the busiest time of the Thai calendar - Thai New Year and Songkram water festival. Hoping to 'wing' it up to Ao Nang, Krabi the same day, we had a few hiccups but eventually made it late that night. We were lucky enough to see two sets of people from home in one day! Russell (Jim's good friend from SW) and his girlfriend Shelley were out in Thailand for 2 months and we found them propping up a cocktail bar tha...

Sawatdee Kaa!! Before we start, Jim just wants to clear something up.....he is also writing this blog, it's just that if he were typing we'd still be on India. We can assure you that this is a joint effort! So, the strike in Kathmandu was called off so luckily we didn't have any more delays and flew to Bangkok (no propellors this time!). It's been 4 years since we were last here but Bangkok seemed to have changed alot. That distinctive smell that normally hits...