Anne Ashley you do write a good story. Keep them coming. Glad you two have gotten over the tummy troubles. Looking forward to seeing all your pictures when you get home.

Marilynne Davis Hi! Hope you both are feeling better. Wow! a five star hotel in the middle of nowhere how cool is that? Scuba diving or snorkeling sounds wonderful. I remember the colors in the Indian Ocean, Mediterranean, Carribean and South Pacific. Too bad we don't have those colors out West. Sounds like you are having a great time. Off to Grandma's 87 th birthday tomorrow. She will be so happy to receive these blogs. Take care and will write again. Love Aunty Marilynne xx O

Victoria - Ashley's mum Ahhh Ash, your writing is so vivid I almost feel like I'm there. I can certainly visualize the spider for sure... euuwwww yuk. This place you now stay sounds absolutely incredible and no creepy crawlies. I can hear/feel your relief on this matter and the fact that washing your hair in a hot shower is something you'll never take for granted again. LOL I do hope your tummies are feeling better. I hear you might be meeting up with Mark. He called Wendy saying he hopes to catch up with you back in Bangkok. That would be so cool if you saw him there of ALL PLACES. As you know I'm not online very much so am just catching up on your last visits from Koa Lanta to present. Sounds incredible. Keep up the graphic and colourful writings Ash... your words paint great pictures. Take care and Love to you both MUM

Karen & Dave Hi Ash and Mike sounds like you are having a great trip I check your blog daily, when work is pissing me off I like to read much fun you are having. I think Dave and I will go and stay and the resort that you are at today and never leave sounds like a great place. take care and hope to see all your pictures when you get back

Jen oh a new nickname for Michael Boulton?? I am soooooo excited! ps I am sure that was a ufo that you saw.

U Ben Great updates! Thanks so much . You two ROCK! Just don't calling the place Siam and start telling the locals that you long for the good old days. Anyway, that land is the setting for the musical The King and I. Ash, I will tell your mumka that is why you chose to visit there. She'll be pleased! Kidding, of course. Sorry for the bizarre indulgence. My head hasn't been on straight since last weekend, when your dad and Trav led 6 of us up Blackcomb, on snowmobiles. The setting could not be further from what your eyes are seeeing. all the best to you and Mike.

Marilynne Davis Hi kids, What an exciting trip. The sunami did scare me but luckily it not transpire. Hope your butts are feeling better after sitting on the floor of the bus. I haven't been able to see any pictures yet? Are they posted? Love to both of you. Aunty Marilynne

B.J. It's really too bad you haven't thought of more stuff to WRITE ABOUT, Ash ...good thing the 'net is el cheap-o over there. Bus rides, broken sandals & the waiting game aside, it sounds like the awesomeness of yours & Mike's adventure very much continues!

Anne (Mikes Mom) Sounds like you're having a great time. Don't rent any 24 hour mopeds. If they HAPPEN to get stolen in your care they throw you in jail until you pay for them!! That is not a memory of you holiday that you would like to bring home with you. Mom

Victoria - Ashley's mum Hi Ash and Mike... So wonderful to read about your trip. Sounds like you both are having an incredible time! OUCH Mike! Hope your foot is doing better. Keep some ice on it; the bucket sounds like it would work well for that... hehe LOL. Ash, I hope your bites aren't keeping you up at night with itchiness... the goldenseal would help with that too. Keep up with the diary... we all love reading about your trip of a lifetime!!! Love to you both. mum

Alan Hey guys....thanks for the update....this blog is going to be great for a diary of your trip after you come home. Glad to hear you both are safe. Stay away from any tsunamis and watch out for the sharks! Pray for only good things to happen on this vacation, Alan

Marilynne Davis Hi Mike and Ashley, first chance I got to check out your trip. Nice to see people are writing to you. Hope you are not toooo drunk Mike. So great that you two are able to travel when you are young after you get my age just getting out of bed is an effort. Love ya both. Aunty Marilynne

B.J. Sorry...that should've been the WEST coast of Indonesia...

B.J. Just wondering if - despite the levels of self-MEDICATION that you appear to be subjecting yourselves too as part of your fun times - whether you felt an earthquake that happened Wednesday afternoon, either just after 2 or 3 your time. It was a big one...7.5, off the east coast of Indonesia.

Anne (Mom) Hi Mike and Ashley. Thanks for the birthday wishes. Yes we have been checking your blog. Glad to hear you got your luggage okay. Don't get too sunburnt on the beach and in the water. Have a great time and we'll be checking your updates everyday. mom