We arrived in Surfers Paradise looking forward to arriving at our hotel. As a treat to ourselves, we had booked into a hotel for the last few nights in Australia as it was only a couple of pounds more expensive a night than staying in a hostel. It turned out that for a ridiculously low price, we had managed to book a suite in a four star …
So finally our jolly off around the world is happening! The plan is to get from Bristol to Singapore without flying. This stupid idea will take us through the wilds of Mongolia to the jungles of South East Asia. I dont really know how it all came about - we all just wanted to see different places and somehow came up with a route that manages to do the lot!
We'll try and post as much as we can (as internet connection allows), with photos and the like of our adventures to keep you up …
So finally our jolly off around the world is happening! The plan is to get from Bristol to Singapore without flying. This stupid idea will take us through the wilds of Mongolia to the jungles of South East Asia. I dont really know how it all came about - we all just wanted to see different places and somehow came up with a route that manages to do the lot!
We'll try and post as much as we can (as internet connection allows), with photos and the like of our adventures to keep you up to date with what we're doing.
We arrived in Surfers Paradise looking forward to arriving at our hotel. As a treat to ourselves, we had booked into a hotel for the last few nights in Australia as it was only a couple of po…
We got up and started our drive up the coast to Hervey Bay, where we would cross over to Fraser Island for three days. We spent the afternoon at the beach again as the weather was still lovel…
After being stranded in Cairns for a week, we were glad to be able to get a flight south, over the floods, down to Brisbane. We wandered around the city for a few hours while we waited for ou…
We arrived into a very soggy Cairns after spending another night in Melbourne. Unfortunately we had forgotten to note down the out of hours code to get into our hostel, so we managed to get ou…
The journey to Alice Springs was broken up by a seven hour stop in Melbourne. Ridiculously, this was the cheapest way to make the journey so we pottered around the airport until it was finall…
Jayde
Your asnwer was just what I needed. Its made my day!
Phil
Thought it was about time I left a comment... Happy New Year to you all. Really loving reading this, keep it coming. But it's also making me hate you a bit! :)
Enjoy the diving, remember to stop thinking about your breathing and it will all be much easier. And watch your depth!
Phil
alistair bendall
Thanks so much for keeping up with the detailed blogs they are much appreciated and very much enjoyed .Hope you all have a wonderful Xmas and a Happy New Year. x
Sarah
Hey Suzanne, you would love how cheap it was there. Same with Cambodia, 60 minute massage for $6 in your own hotel room! Hope all is well back home xx
alistair bendall
Photos are brilliant cant wait to see the rest. Who would have believed when you set off you would end up at the base camp of Everest!
Mum E
After hearing that Sarah that had been in hospital, it was a relief to hear from you. Glad you recovered well enough to do the trip. Well done Tom for being a good nurse. Lots of lovexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
mum Wow!
re: photo from 07 March 2011mum Happy for you to leave the shorts (?) behind!!!
re: photo from 07 March 2011Phil Thought it was about time I left a comment... Happy New Year to you all. Really loving reading this, keep it coming. But it's also making me hate you a bit! :) Enjoy the diving, remember to stop thinking about your breathing and it will all be much easier. And watch your depth! Phil
re: Bangkok, ThailandSarah Hey Suzanne, you would love how cheap it was there. Same with Cambodia, 60 minute massage for $6 in your own hotel room! Hope all is well back home xx
re: Mui Ne, VietnamSuzanne Gorin Caught up on your trip. Liked the pedicure stop.
re: Mui Ne, VietnamSuzanne Gorin Great to catch up with you all. Bill is back in Seattle and geetting ready to go to NYC. Gosh, I can only imagine the bus ride!
re: Hue, VietnamJane RW Just having a catch up on your blog whilst at work, it sounds like you are having the most amazing experience! Lots of love xxxxx
re: Mount Everest, ChinaMum E After hearing that Sarah that had been in hospital, it was a relief to hear from you. Glad you recovered well enough to do the trip. Well done Tom for being a good nurse. Lots of lovexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
re: Mount Everest, ChinaMum E Love the photos xxx
re: Us at Everest!Jen Glad Sarah's ok now! It all sounds absolutely breathtaking and well worth the de-tour! Lots of love to you all xxxxxx
re: Mount Everest, China