We then headed and arrived at another island complex but this time we pulled along side a larger pontoon and was told to make sure that we had waterproof containers for our camera's etc (thank god for my brilliant waterproof dry fit bags) so we all went onto the jetty not not quite knowing what to expect. We soon saw multitude of manned canoes waiting to pick us up in pairs, I thought that it was just to get us over to the island "No" it was for a major canoe to...

As the names of this island suggests is where they filmed the "man with the golden gun" despite us making extensive searches we could not find knick nak anywhere. When the motor boat reversed back into the bay to allow us to disembark, a quick readjustment of my Rohan trouser, I lost the lower section of my trouser legs to the astonishment of some of the crew which gave us our first opportunity to wade through the lapping waves of the beach which felt as warm a...

Again Ethiad airways have come up trumps with a fantastic service (it does help having a bed to sleep in and a few brandy's - to help me sleep) despite cleres blanket falling onto my side! Travel tip - don't get behind a large group of travellers coming in from the Indian sub continent at immigration ( it takes ages and ages and ages, to the extent our poor travel guide was convinced we were not coming. She met us with great relief and soon had us wisked away ...

As we lay back in 21st century comfort, I can't help but notice on our tv screens a flight map showing that we are flying directly over Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilisation and wonder if after five centuries of evolution we have truly moved on

Arrived into airport well rested and ready to change our flights to bangkok. Was astonished with the amount of gold being sold by many of the outlets.