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Mar 1, 2010

Sapa - Hoi An, Vietnam

South East Asia - Week Nine Monday we arrived in Sapa and were met at the stop by someone from a hotel across the road. He was selling the rooms, cheaply. Tired an not in the mood for 6am wanders we agreed, checked in and slept till 9am. When we ventured out we made it to a little cafe and sat outside for breakfast. The hill tribe women he…

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Mar 1, 2010

Sapa - Hoi An, Vietnam

South East Asia - Week Nine Monday we arrived in Sapa and were met at the stop by someone from a hotel across the road. He was selling the rooms, cheaply. Tired an not in the mood for 6am wand…

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Feb 22, 2010

Nhong Kiaw - Halong Bay, Vietnam

South East Asia - Week Eight So this week we have crossed from Laos and into Vietnam. We have spent so much time on buses travelling thrugh amazing scenery but getting bumped and tipped about.…

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Feb 15, 2010

Vang Vien - Muong Ngai, Laos

Ok, so we are now again not up to date with our blogs, it all went wrong again. We have now finished Laos and are in Vietnam, but we need to catch up so, we continue... Monday we moved hostels…

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Feb 8, 2010

Chang Rai, Thailand

South East Asia - Week Six Well we are finally up to date with the blogs and now we should be back to writing about 'last week', hopefully. So with that in mind we are now in Laos, both poorly…

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Feb 1, 2010

Ko Chang, Thailand

Our pictures are online at http://picasaweb.google.com/tomandcarol09?feat=email South East Asia - Week Five Monday, we were lazy again and got up late. Not much to do here other than chill out…

Shelley Hello I cant believe you are back home on Tuesday. Where has the time gone?It doesnt seem like 5 minutes ago till you went. Looking forward to hearing about all the trip when you get back. See you soon. Love Michelle

Jun 3, 2010 on the message board

Shelley12 Hello Tom and Carol, I bet you are excited that u are coming back in 7 weeks. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Love Michelle

Apr 25, 2010 on the message board

mum Hi P's excellant photos nice to catch up on photo's and blog's. Expect some more blog's for Jan 10. Love you loads mum

Feb 9, 2010 on the message board

Michelle Gardiner Hey:) hope you are well? Thank you so much for the email greatfully appricaited. Hope to see you soon. Love from Michelle

Feb 4, 2010 on the message board

mum Hi P's hope you are both ok and keeping well. When r u going to catch up on your blogs as we need more insight into what you have been up to since Christmas . Hope to speak soon love u mum

Jan 28, 2010 on the message board

Michelle Wow what an amazing view! so jealous

Jan 19, 2010 re: photo from 19 October 2009

Michelle.G Hello Happy New Year. Hope you are having a nice time in singapore. Love from Michelle xx

Jan 10, 2010 on the message board

mum Hi Sweet P's. Sounds like you had a great Christmas. Hope all is well and that you have a great New Year. Miss u loads and love you bith take care Mum XXXXX

Dec 29, 2009 on the message board

Michelle Hello Merry Christmas from the UK. Hope the beach is warm. Hope u had a nice time with Toms mate love u loads Michelle x

Dec 25, 2009 on the message board

Michelle G Hi Tom and Carol, You sound as though you are having a fab time. When you come home you will be able to speak loads of different langaues to me. Have fun in the Campervan! Love you loads Michelle P:S Miss u lots

Dec 15, 2009 on the message board

Grahame Tom you missed it!

Dec 5, 2009 re: photo from 03 December 2009

mum Hi Sweet P's love the photies emailed a few to myself to pring in colour. Hope all is ok. U both look well. thanks for the skype speak soon love u mum

Dec 4, 2009 on the message board

Saltybalz you need some more fibre in your diet mate it will make it come out easier

Dec 3, 2009 re: photo from 03 December 2009

michelle hey guys hope you are having fun:). I would love to visit the outback, must be very hot? I am looking for xmas:) Love you lots Michelle x P:S hope u feel better soon.

Nov 30, 2009 on the message board

mum Hi P's Thanks for all your text's etc. I have a couple of blogsa to catch up on. So will keep them for bedtime reading. Your photos are fab. Do like the one' s of you in miniture very funny.Hope you enjoy your next venture and drive safely. Love u both take care God Bless Mum XXXXXXX

Nov 16, 2009 on the message board

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Lima, Peru 03-Oct-2009
Machu Picchu, Peru 11-Oct-2009
Bolivia 27-Oct-2009
Chile 08-Nov-2009
Cairns, Queensland 16-Nov-2009
Fraser Island, Queensland 20-Nov-2009
Sydney, South Australia 20-Dec-2009
Sydney Harbour Bridge, South Australia 31-Dec-2009
Singapore 04-Jan-2010
Borneo, Malaysia 10-Jan-2010
Thailand 25-Jan-2010
Laos 15-Feb-2010
Vietnam 28-Feb-2010
Cambodia 14-Mar-2010
Kathmandu, Nepal 25-Mar-2010
Everest, Nepal 27-Mar-2010
India 12-Apr-2010
Goa, India 12-May-2010
Home Sweet Home!, UK 20-May-2010