An Oasis Lumpini Park is in the heart of Bangkok. It's Bangkok's version of Sydney's Centennial Park. Thousands of people walk, jog, roller blade, cycle (and just about anything else) in it. The running/ cycling track is a 2.5 km long circuit. It's not unusual to see 300 to 400 locals enjoying a session of aerobics before or after work. Every morning at 8:00am and every evening at 6:00pm the park comes to a complete stand still. The park's police blow their whi...

Day One We're off and running. Lici was kind enough to drive me to Adelaide Airport for my flight to Sydney this morning. Thanks Sis! I'm currently sitting at Sydney Airport waiting for my flight to Bangkok. Nine hours and ten minutes later I expect to be in good condition after scoring Business Class frequent flyer tickets. Things can only go down hill from here! I'll stay at 'The Montien' for a few days. I have to visit the Vietnamese Embassy tomorrow to arr...

Two days and counting... I'm off to Thailand for a few days to catch up with a friend before heading to Vietnam for a 17-day, 700-km cycle tour starting on Christmas Day. We start down south in Saigon, ride the east coast and finish up in Hanoi. After a few days break I'll make my way to Beijing for a 10-day tour of the Great Wall. January is snow-season so I'm really looking forward to the climate change. If all runs to plan I'll be back in Saigon in time for...