Hi everyone,

We are currently spending our last hour in Cambodia, waiting for a van to take us to Laos, trying to read and write emails on a very slow computer, hence why we have not managed to change the location on the map to Laos or to download the pictures. It looks like we won't have access to internet for some time, probably until we reach Parkse. We loved the unspoiled Cambodia and its friendly inhabitants and feel quite sad at leaving but Laos will surely be a true gem too. Keep in touch!

Hola a todo el mundo! Esta es la ultima hora que nos queda en Camboya y aqui estoy peleando con un ordenador de la era Spectrum.No podemos descargar las fotos que nos quedan,ya lo haremos dentro de una semana.Nos sentimos un poco tristes al dejar atras este maravilloso pais y la simpatia de sus gentes,aunque Laos promete proximas emocionantes aventuras! Un abrazo a todos y escribir cuando podais.

Coucou ! sommes tres impressionnnes par vos super photos de Thailand et Cambodge, comprenons votre enthousiasme et nous rejouissons bcp pour vous.

CANIGOU 25.7/2007 : notre ascension de l'Olympe Catalan 2785 M. reserve au dernier jour de vacances de nos jeunes amis. Nous ne faisons pas le parcours en 11 H. A/R comme nos copains sportifs de Cravanche mais , comme la plupart des touristes de toutes nationalites, louons un 4/4 avec chauffeur qui nous hisse jusqu'au refuge des Cortalets 2150 m : piste etroite, accidentee, nous sommes fort secoues, les garcons sont hilares. De la 2/3 de la progression s'effectue entre genets, rhododendrons en fin de floraison, flore des montagnes butinee par de nombreux papillons, lzs vues sont superbes sur les Fenouilldes, Corbieres, Ariege, Plaine du Conflent, Littoral et chaines des Pyrenees a l'infini. Le parcours final dans le pierrail abrupte particulierement eprouvant est recompense par le panorama offert au sommet. Nous avons pense fort a vous tous au pied de la croix paree du drapeau catalan sang et or, ou suspendaient encore quelques fagots des villages. Bien sur les petits gars et leur sportive maman etaient arrives 30 mn avant nous et nous ont semes d'1 H a la descente. Retour en 4/4 jusqu'a Villefranche, accompagnes de 2 jeunes suissesses fourbues mais tout comme nous, enchantees de leur pelerinage + au sommet de la montagne mythique catalane qui nous offrit une detente mouvementee et salutaire.

5/8/2007 Impitoyable course du Canigou (1ere edition en 1905) 795 participants dont qq centaines de randonneur ; 17 portaient sur leurs dos une charge de 8 Kgs a l'ancienne 1er Jessed Hernandez catalan Sud 23 ans 3 H 4 mn 4 s 1ere femme Corine Fabre 3 H 50 mn 8 s avc a la cle le franchissement des cols d'enfer, de l'impitoyable cheminee ou le coureur se transforme en grimpeur plaque a la paroi c'est l'ascension du cote du refuge Marialles la + hardue. Nous avons hate de lire vos prochaines nouvelles et decouvrir les sites grandioses que vous aurez parcourus...

Hi you two,

we saw the photos and are v. envious about your amazing journeys. The photos are fantastic and it looks you are having a great time. We are visiting Kathy and Christos at the moment and we are having a great time too. Rebecca is v. cute, smart and we've fallen in love with her.

Wishing you all the best for the rest of your journey. We hope we'll see you at some point - possibly at Rebecca's wedding - lol!

Take care.

bueno nenes parece que llegais a uno de los sitios mas interesantes de vuestro viaje, asi no os hagais pajas mentales, ni querais reencarnaros en una naga, demonio, o bicho sobrenatural que os llame la atencion, que para sobrenatural ya teneis el cacho viaje que os estais dando GOLFOS. Aqui lo unico que ocurre, es que la gente esta tostada o quemada, ....... madre mia que caló

besos

Hola a todo el mundo,escribo este mensaje para informar que acaba nuestra aventura por Tailandia y a partir de maniana empezaremos con otra en Camboya.Nos lo hemos pasado fenomenal en este pais,con montones de anecdotas y experiencias.Seguimos en plena forma y con ganas de seguir en ruta por Asia.Espero que todos esteis bien y disfruteis de las fotos.

Hey Manu and Emma, I hope you're still having a great time in Thailand. I've just arrived in Chang Mai. I'm staying at 'Lanna house' and I can recommended it if you're not already here. It's only 150 a night for a room, the beds are comfy and the staff are lovely. I'm going on a three day hike tomorrow so I should be back Monday night. Would be brilliant to see you Tuesday if you're here then? I hope everything turned out OK with your visa.

Lots of love. Jenny

Xx

Hi everyone,

We had a lovely time in Malaysia between tea plantations, jungle and a paradise island but with a new month comes a new country: Thailand. There too we started by relaxing on scenic beaches of white sand and hanging limestone formations before heading for the very busy Bangkok, which we did not really enjoy as tourists are being made fools of. We could not wait to escape and are now in the stunning Ayuthaya, former capital, home to more than 50 temples, some made in Kmer and others in traditional Thai styles. Loving it despite the very hot and humid weather. Hope to hear from you guys soon.

Hola a todo el mundo!!

Hemos pasado un tiempo estupendo en Malasia recorriendo todo tipo de habitats,desde ciudades caoticas como Kuala Lumpur,jungla profunda como Taman Negara,plantaciones de Te en las montanias de Cameron Highland y terminando unos dias en una isla paradisiaca tumbados en la hamaca en el porche de un bungalow de madera.Llevamos mas de una semana en Tailandia,recorriendo islas en el sur,luego unos dias en el caos de Bangkok y ahora viendo templos en Ayuthaya en nuestro camino hacia el norte.Estamos perfectamente aunque algo mas delgados debido al calor y a la dieta de arroz,ja,ja.

32 C and 80% humidity!! That's great compared to - 5 C and 100% humidity of Bo Mo - lol! Am joking but am not v. far from reality. June has been terrible here! And 45 C in the South of Europe! So guys you should feel privileged! Western Australia looks great! It's this thing about Australia I've got. Singapore looks interesting. Clinically clean I've heard, is this true?

Emma, you've probably heard about this, PACE is closing down at Bmth Uni. Not as bad as I thought at the beginning. I might get away with a contract until next year - hopefully. I keep an eye for other jobs too. Will you visit us in Sheffield - lol?

Keep the photos coming!

Lots of luv

Waouhhhh guys, enjoy!

loads of kisses to ya

y

Selamat Pagi (Good Morning) from Malaysia, where it is very hot indeed. 32 degrees plus 80% humidity feels like 40 degrees, but we are getting used to it slowly and regularly seek cover in museums, temples and shopping malls. Our first stop from Australia was in the rich Singapore, we then crossed the border to Malaysia and Melaka, an ancient important port. We have been in Kuala Lumpur for 4 days and are heading for Cameron Highlands and its tea plantations today. We hope you are all well and to hear from you soon.

Selamat Pagi, Perdonad que hayamos tardado tanto en informar de nuestra ruta.Despues de Australia hemos pasado unos dias estupendos en Singapur para luego cruzar la frontera de Malasia.En este pais hemos visitado Melaka y Kuala Lumpur y ahora nos vamos a un sitio llamado Cameron Highlands (selvita,plantaciones de te).Nuestros movimientos intestinales funcionan perfectamente a lo que hay que sumar la suerte de que nos guste el arroz!! Abrazos para ellos,besitos para ellas y Selamat Tinggal.

Hallo! how are you both doing? hope you are well! you were both missed on the rest of our journey to broome! where are you travelling around now? The trip we had up WA was awesome wish it didnt have to end! lol we are travelling up to darwin soon, i have everybodys email address that was on the trip i can forward you them to your email if you like!! Happy travels !

We've just returned from a fabulous trip to the West Coast and the magnificient Karijini National Park and its gorgeous gorges. We had great fun snorkeling in Coral Bay, which was just like plunging into an aquarium - we got pics of that but unfortunately in the printed format only. Tomorrow we are off to another continent: Asia, starting with Singapore. Can't wait! Kisses to everyone and email us soon.

Hola a todo el mundo.Acabamos de regresar de nuestra excursion por la costa oeste australiana.Nos lo hemos pasado estupendamente y visto montones de sitios interesantes.Maniana volamos a Singapur y cambiamos de continente,que pequenio es el mundo!