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Oct 4, 2009

Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town David and I just loved Cape Town and the surrounding area - if we were to live in South Africa this would definitely be the region we'd choose. I've been trying to think why we loved it so much and I guess it's a combination of the history, the bright houses of the Bo-kaap area, the cosmopolitan city centre, the beaches within …

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Ann Dempster
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Cape Town, South Africa

Well everyone we are home and back into the thick of things. Thanks to everyone for your support whilst we have been away travelling! All the blogs and photo albums are finally on for this leg of the epic adventure...but watch this space as more adventures may follow! Ann and David

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Yasmin Hi Guys,I am trying to locate Dr Shamsudeen as I was also treated by him for panic attacks in Langkawi some 7 years ago. I heard he left there and is somewhere in Europe and would like to locate him to treat a friend of mine who has Cancer. It would be great if you might be able to give me some pointers, even of you new found friend from the Red Tomato. Thanks so much and it really seems that you had a brilliant time. Many thanks, Yasmin

Nov 12, 2009 on the message board

Leon and Belinda Hi David and Ann!! Just wanted to let you know we kind of kept track of your adventures since we returned from Thailand.... So thanks for entertaining us with your stories ;) You guys inspired us to go travelling ourselves, we are planning to go on sabbatical in jan. 2011 :) Good luck with resetteling in the UK, take care!

Oct 21, 2009 on the message board

Mike & Kate Hi you 2. Kate & I are back from France having enjoyed a lovely summer there. India looks fantastic. Bet that is a real highlight of your travels. My family came over for first time and loved it! (Major relief). Lots of progress on the phase 7 house refurbishment and now have 2 bathrooms, 4 beds & a proper front garden area that will not be under 5ft of weeds when we next return. As its the 1st/last house in the village it was an embarrassment to us even if our neighbours didn't mind, so I am most chuffed. We had 40 people over for a barby to celebrate the 'grand opening' of le jardin anglaise and I pretty much filled the bottle bank next day. I visited Southdale for a chat today and Kevin Knott is back there. Was asked if we fancied meeting up for a curry, which sounded fine as its something I personally missed in France until I realised which country you were in! May have to think of something else. How about a Fish & Chips & real ale evening or something really english like a tikka masalla?? Love & best wishes & hope to see you on your return. Mike

Oct 1, 2009 on the message board

claire mallinson great to see the blog updated - enjoyed looking at all ur pics as well - travel safe - not long before u will be back in sunny huddersfield

Aug 11, 2009 on the message board

Danielle hey David! got your message, how cool is it that i have an offexploring page!! we are in brisbane at the minute, we came for a wedding, fly to bangkok on tuesday! cant wait! love it here but eager to see more!! keep in touch! enjoy south africa! soo jealous!! Danielle xx

Aug 4, 2009 on the message board

Mike & Kate Hi you 2. Sad you are hopping off in different directions but at least you will have double the adventures and blogs! Were back in the UK until 22nd July then zooming back to France for 8 weeks as various family members are arriving en masse in August to complete final phases of restoration (if you exclude the rear garden/field, which still looks like a battlefield complete with shell holes & ruins). Keep the journal going and we will pick up your adventures on our return in September unless we hear from you beforehand. lots of love

Jul 7, 2009 on the message board

justine Your blog made me cry. I can't believe you made it to the top of the mountain when you felt so ill. Inspirational. Lotsa love j

May 1, 2009 on the message board

laura heathcote-Hairdressers Hey Ann, Was just sorting out the draw at work and i came acrosss your travel blog address. So after couple of hours looking over your pics thought i would send you little msg you look to be having a amazing time, never seen you look so cool in casual you look great! Keep enjoying and take care love laura x

Mar 24, 2009 on the message board

Wil + Meg Hi, nearly missed the ferry due to late taxi. Had a glimpse of Steve and Maja in Kuala Perlis as we left by bus to KL. The bag is safely in Wales. Found your raincover in one of the pockets. Hope the back is greatly improved. xx

Mar 19, 2009 on the message board

Mike & Kate Hi David & Ann. Thanks for the EMail. We are following your progress jealously as its cold and snowy here as you may have gathered. No jobs on horizon but no financial panic either. Kev Knott left last week, so there is about 3-4 of the original crew left, not that I am that a***d in following Southdales fortunes. Planning to go to France in April for phase 5 of our house when weather improves and we have numerous visitors coming over this year including my sis and family, despite her husbands apparent prejudices against the french. He's never been to France by the way, but we pursuaded him to visit the relatives in Italy last year and they had a great time, so is capable of being re-educated. You 2 are obviously doing the right thing. ENJOY!!!!!

Feb 9, 2009 on the message board

Steve Gavin Hi mate, we're about 2 weeks behind you by the look of things, had a cracking 3 weeks in Thailand so far on the Andaman Coast! Leaving on the night trainto Bangkok tomorrow for a few days then up to Chiang Mai...you got any top tips for these two places???? Best Wishes Steve mytb.org/majasteve

Jan 29, 2009 on the message board

sue berry i am catching up with your travels on coen's computer.The pictures are fantastic, you both seem to be having a great time.Will send an e mail soon once i find out his e mail addresss. Love to you both carry on having fun!

Jan 19, 2009 on the message board

justine Better late then never but HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!! lotsa love

Jan 9, 2009 on the message board

Steve Gavin Merry Christmas Guys! Thailand looks fantastic....we're picking up tips as that's our next stop. Hope to see you there. All the best, Steve

Dec 27, 2008 on the message board

Justine Haworth Well it's the Tuesday before Christmas and I have a lot to do before the big day itself so i just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you both and wanted to wish you all a very merry christmas and a fantastic new year. xxxxxxxxxxx

Dec 23, 2008 on the message board

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Beijing, China 14-Oct-2008
Xi\'an, China 19-Oct-2008
Shanghai, China 22-Oct-2008
Osaka, Japan 25-Oct-2008
Hiroshima, Japan 28-Oct-2008
Kyoto, Japan 30-Oct-2008
Tokyo, Japan 01-Nov-2008
Takayama, Japan 05-Nov-2008
Osaka, Japan 07-Nov-2008
Kobe, Japan 10-Nov-2008
Shanghai, China 13-Nov-2008
Hong Kong, Hong Kong 17-Nov-2008
Bangkok, Thailand 20-Nov-2008
Koh Chang, Thailand 25-Nov-2008
Bangkok, Thailand 01-Dec-2008
Kanchanaburi, Thailand 03-Dec-2008
Bangkok, Thailand 05-Dec-2008
Chiang Mai, Thailand 07-Dec-2008
Phuket Bay, Thailand 11-Dec-2008
Patong Bay, Thailand 13-Dec-2008
Phuket Bay, Thailand 14-Dec-2008
Kho Phi Phi, Thailand 15-Dec-2008
Koh Lanta, Thailand 17-Dec-2008
Krabi, Thailand 19-Dec-2008
Kho Pha-Ngan, Thailand 23-Dec-2008
Koh Samui, Thailand 28-Dec-2008
Bangkok, Thailand 30-Dec-2008
Pakse, Laos 16-Jan-2009
Si Phan Don , Laos 18-Jan-2009
Siem Reap, Cambodia 23-Jan-2009
Phnom Penh, Cambodia 27-Jan-2009
Sihanoukville, Cambodia 31-Jan-2009
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 02-Feb-2009