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May 14, 2008

Bangkok, Thailand

Passing from Cambodia to Thailand was a strange journey. The road between Siem Reap and the border has been a work in progress for the last 10 years. Strangly it has tarmac on in parts and yet they seem to be spreading mud and dirt on top. Because of this we spent most of the journey sliding around in the car on the mud. We arrived at the…

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Gemma Rowlands
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Bangkok, Thailand

And so we are off to explore the wonders of south east Asia. Our adventure will take us from the City of Beijing through to Vietnam (where we will be joined by Meg!), Cambodia and ending in Thailand. With the mixture of traditional rural villages, up and coming cities and a pulsating history and culture, who knows what experiences lie ahead.....watch this space!

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May 14, 2008

Bangkok, Thailand

Passing from Cambodia to Thailand was a strange journey. The road between Siem Reap and the border has been a work in progress for the last 10 years. Strangly it has tarmac on in parts and yet…

New blog entry posted

May 11, 2008

Siem Reap, Cambodia

After leaving Kep we spent the whole day on a bus which was a bit crazy. The buses just drive as fast as they can (probably reach 50 mph at times) but when there is veicles coming in the other…

New blog entry posted

May 10, 2008

Rabbit Island, Cambodia

Another v. early morning and soon we arrived in Kep - a small sea side town which hasn't awoken in years. From here we caught a 'private' boat to Rabbit Island and after we had got on the driv…

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May 10, 2008

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Angkor wat

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New album created

May 10, 2008

Kampot, Cambodia

Koh Tonsay (Rabbit Island)

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DmasterD Oooopppsss...didnt post on here on your birthday...sorry kid...I was thinking about you so much that I couldnt type...yeah thats what happened. Hope things are groovy out there for you and cant wait to see you when you get back....easy now and happy 22nd harumpadunkdunk. All our love D X L X S X M X

May 22, 2008 on the message board

Mama Rowlands Hi Gem, glad you had a great bday, hope you had a good massage. Thought you would be surprised to get our bday cards ( thanks to Meg, thank you Meg) Have lots of fun on your diving course next week, see you in 2 weeks luv Mam, Andrew, Dani, Joe and Ben x x x x x x x x x

May 21, 2008 on the message board

J@m3$ D3@n Happy birthday 2 yu, happy birthday 2 yu, happy birthday dear gemma, happy birthday 2 yuuuu !!!! have a great day, miss yu lots!! lots of love james X-X-X-X-X-X-X-X

May 21, 2008 on the message board

tracey HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEM HOPE YOUR HAVING FANTASTIC TIME LOTS OF LOVE TRACEY, GRAY, MORGAN, MEGAN AND MELISSA X X X X X X X X X X X X X

May 21, 2008 on the message board

stella happy birthday gem xx

May 21, 2008 on the message board

mother goose HAPPY B'DAY (short but sweet)xxxxxx

May 20, 2008 on the message board

DMasterD We'll Keep a welcome in the hillside We'll Keep a welcome in the vales This land you knew will still be singing when you come home again to Wales This land of song will keep a welcome And with a love that never fails We'll kiss away each our of Hiraeth, when you come home again to Wales We'll kiss away each hour of Hiraeth, when you come home again to Wales Missing you Gemma X Hiraeth = yearning, nostalgia, homesickness, grief

May 15, 2008 on the message board

Amy m Hey guys!! Glad 2 c the pics r still rolling in!! can't wait 2 c u all at the BBQ when u come back! Finally got my annual leave off 4 glasto so definatley coming just need 2 get a tent!! Hope u r all well and there have been no more accidents (meg!!), take care, lots of love Amy x x x

May 14, 2008 on the message board

mother goose Hiya to you all Lovely to spk to you the other day More amazing photos (keep em coming) James I am glad you are not wearing a skirt in any of them I was getting a little worried & Gemma I see you have made 1 new friend!! The sun is now shining here but only about 20 Love to you all from us all XXXXXX

May 11, 2008 on the message board

chris,kate& likkle elle hi jim jam gem! cant believe you been away so long! missing ya big time! we are settled in our new home and as you can see have our internet set up.so have just checked out all your pics and blogs and they are awsome! so glad your having a great time! you look happy and well! cant wait to see you down the farm for a few days!and catch up.elle is growing fast and strong and sends her aunty gemma a big kiss as do we both! stay safe and enjoy the rest of your adventure! lots and lots of love ,your big bruvva! x

May 7, 2008 on the message board

Mama Rowlands Hi Gem great talking to you the other day, Won't be long before your home and it's party time at the farm. Seen Amy the other day told her about the bar-bi at the farm she will try to be here, sends her best wishes. Just finished reading your latest blog, you all just seem to fit soooooooo much in, well done. Chris and Kate are coming down for a couple of days when you come home, so you will have lots of time to spend with Elle. Keep up the good blogs and keep safe love to you you lucky travellers Love from Mam x x x x x x x xx x

May 5, 2008 on the message board

steve Hi meg, Mum got your phone sorted out today. Fantastic photos. Looks like you are all having a great time. Email should be up and working end of this week. Hope Dan has booked his flight and got in touch with you. Weather is warmer now but still raining on and off. Slowly working on house should be nearly finished by the time you come home. Looking at cars this week. Beth is working hard for her exams starting 13th we hope?! Gran fell over the other night but hopefully broken ankle not damaged too much. Speak to you soon Loads of love Dad xxx say hi to Gemma and Met.

May 5, 2008 on the message board

Lisa Thompson Hey Guys! Man Im jealous GRRRRRRRRR! I wana b traveling again :( Had an amazing time in Thailand and Malaysia, and the weather was gorgeous! I take comfort in sorting our next trip out, altho right now it feels like a microscopic speck of light at the end of a very, very, very long, incredibly dark tunnel. Looking forward to hearing some more exciting escapades very soon, have fun guys! x x x x x

Apr 29, 2008 on the message board

Mama Rowlands Hi Gem it was good talking to you the other day, and to catch up on what you all been doing. Spoke to Jane in school, so she 's up to date. Been to boot-sale to-day, Dani gone shopping to Bristol with some mates. Have to go back to hospital to-morrow (Mon) got an infection, so they will sort me out. Hope you like it in Cambodia,Nan Rowlands sends her love spoke to her on the week-end. Nan Bynt sends her love as well and take care. Keep those lovely pics coming. Keep safe love to you all love mam x x x x x x x x x

Apr 27, 2008 on the message board

mother goose Hi to you all,Nice to hear you the other day Glad to hear you found Meg & all is going so well Nice sunny day here but I don't think it's quite as hot as where you are!! Keep the photos coming when you can everyone is loving them Just worked out you've still have 6wks+ it seems ages since you went , just getting the hang of buying & cooking less food!!! Looking forward to new recipes when you come back (only veggieI think) Take care & have fun Love from all XXXXXX

Apr 22, 2008 on the message board

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travel plan

Beijing, China 06-Mar-2008
Great Wall, China 15-Mar-2008
Xi'an, China 17-Mar-2008
Shanghai, China 20-Mar-2008
Yangshuo, China 23-Mar-2008
Longji, China 27-Mar-2008
Hong Kong, China 30-Mar-2008
Hanoi, Vietnam 09-Apr-2008
Ninh Binh, Vietnam 12-Apr-2008
Hue, Vietnam 14-Apr-2008
Hoi An, Vietnam 15-Apr-2008