After a night ferry and a morning bus we made it to Krabi. The night ferry was basically loads of floor mats next to each other. It was actually quite confey but I had picked up a fever and headach again so I didnt sleep all night. I ended up sitting outside talking to fellow none sleepers. After getting off the ferry and getting a free tuk tuk to the bus station I realised I had left my handbag on the boat (what a plum), I told the ticket man and he said he cant get me a tuk tuk now I will have to run, I still remember the directions right left and down the river. Safe to say I ran, and reclaimed my bag. When we got to Krabi I colapsed on the bed and remained there all day oooooo the illness I was sooo freeking hot. The day after getting to the main village in Krabi we decieded to move to a quieter part Railey, we stayed there for three days. it was quite hard to find cheap accommodation as most places were resorts, a place that use to be for backpackers has been reclaimed by more hotels. After a little trek with our massive bags on our back we found a place which was still expensive but cheaper than the rest. That afternoon we went for a walk the other side Railey and found the backpackers we had heard of, huts hidden in the jungle but 5 mins walk away from the beach we moved there the next day. we went for walks to all the beaches and found the beach on all the postcards, the cliff face was amazing, the colours and shape. I did alot of sleeping in Railey still not feeling to good. The day we left it was the thai new year called Songkon (i couldnt tell you if thats spelt right). We joined in on the party, I think our new years should be celebrated like the thais. Its a huge water fight every one in thailand joins in, it was started buy monks splashing water on people as a symbol of a clean start, generations have past by and it has become lots of fun. Theres also people going round with soap and water and talcom powder, they wipe it on you face wishing you happy new year. Me and charlotte bought our waterpistals which didnt compare to some peoples, there were people with buckets of icewater tipping it over people as they walk past, vans driving slowly up the road with loads of people on the back with a big barrel of water, they threw buckets over all the crowds they walk past. We were soaked through buy the time we finish, but the party continued all night and for the next three days, I dont think me and charlotte have been so clean all trip aswell. Me a charlotte were only staying in An Nang (Krabi main town again) for a night as we were heading to Malaysia for a couple of days we had to re-new our visas. The nights stay in An Nang was funny ,well?!! we stayed in a room which had bed bugs, there were so many me and char slept on the hard tiled floor, slept quite well actually.
The drive to Malaysia wasnt to bad it was quicker than we thought, we were picked up at 6.30am by a mini bus, swapped on to another bus just before the border and then on the other side of the border we got on to a coach which took us to Kuala Lumpur, We reached our destination at 2.00 am. I had a little trubble at the border as my stamp in to thailand was near enough washed away in the water fight, luckly they saw charlottes dates were the same and let me through. Me and charlotte really liked KL more than any other city we have been to in S,E,A. We stayed in a guesthouse in china town, they had the most amazing fuite. Whilst in KL we went to a huge bird park and butterfly farm, being in the bird park you really wouldnt bieleve you were in a main city, we saw soo many different type of birds. We also went to see the twin towers (the ones on entrapment 'film'). They give out free tickets in to the building but only so many a day you have to get there at 7:00am to que for a ticket. It was well worth it tho we got to go up on the sky bridge, you can see for miles. The building its self it just amazing i dont know how they can even build a building like that. We saw the towers at night they shone like christmas trees in the dark, for a building so big in the city they were like magic. O'yes i have to tell you its not very intresting but we went in to a shopping mall it was soo exciting, and we saw a topshop (thought i would just throw that in there) its very rare we see somethink familiar. After 3 days there it was enough so we took a over night bus to Hat Yai which is on the thai side of the border, and then got a tuk tuk to a bus station where we had to get a bus to Trang, where we stayed for the night. Me and charlotte nearly missed the bus to thailand we had a taxi driver which was like "duh" so we got out of that taxi at the traffic lights and got in to one which knew where he was going, they were waiting for us I wanted to give them a hug.
Thứ Bảy, 1 tháng 5, 2010
Ko Toa all the way!!
kO TAO ................. Well you know I said I loved koh pang Ngan I love this island twice as much.
We have been here for seven days and are leaving for krabi tomorrow I cannot tell you how much I shall miss this island.
We got here at 2pm one afternoon, We struggled to find cheap accomodation as everyone who was at the full moon is also heading over to ko tao, we eventually found a small room for 400bt, a very hot small room I may add. As we were looking around, we decided to ask about diving in the shops to get a general idea of prices, we came across a dive school run by irish guys and accomodation was included in the course so we booked it and moved in straight away.
The dive course is called open water, this qualifies you to dive where ever you like, not having to have some one hold you or go throught the instuctions of diving each time. We started on the second day of Koh Tao this part wasnt included in the three days its just to introduce you to your instructor and get your details the fun begins the next day.
Day one : start 7:oo am
Me and charlotte arose out of our pits at 6:45, had our breakfast which we purchased from the local 7/11 (tesco basically) stumbled down to the dive shop where we were given a BC, wetsuit, and flippers. hopped on to the long tail boat which took us to the main boat which took us to our dive spot. We learnt how to connect the equipment and make sure it was all safe to dive. Suited up and ready to dive. We were taken to water which was standing hieght, this is where we practiced and learnt how to cope with situations under the water like if some one kicks your regulator out your mouth, or if your tank has run out of oxygen how to ask your buddy to breath out of his secondrey regulator. After learning these little important facts we were taken for a little dive five metres under the water, we saw loads of different types of fish, my favourite was the angel fish (me and charlotte getting a little excited at times and scared off a few fishes) . We then learnt how to do a emergency exit to the surface saftley. After the diving session in the morning we had a therory lession in the classroom for 2 hours.
Day 2 : start 7:00 am
Once again me and charlotte rolled out of our beds, its much easier when you know your going diving, to eat our little breaky from 7/11. We collected our equipment and made our way to the dive spot taking the same route as the day before.the difference between today and the day before is we do two dives and we start at 10 metres and go down to 15 metres, we saw so much more than the day before i wish i could name all the fish but i didnt know what half of them were if im honest. We got paired up with a "buddy" they say you should always go with a buddy. i got paired up with pepper a canadian guy he was so funny, i kept losing him underwater looking around and then looked up he was above lol. (you had to be there moment i think). On the second dive they had a little obstical course for us to go through before the actuall dive started, they needed to know you were confidant and use to going round up down and squeeze through gaps. (so much fun) When we were going through a crack in the coral i cut my finger on the coral which was fine until i looked at it , the blood was greeny black, i thought i turned in to and alien. i showed tom the assistant instructor he just did the ok sign, i looked at my finger and thought this isnt normal it carnt be. When i got to the surface it was red again, appartently the first colour you lose when going underwater is red. We were back in the classroom for the afternoon.
Day 3 : start 7:00 am
This day was the best day for diving, the water was so clear, the instructor said it hadnt been that good in ages. (hell yeh) We went down to 18 meters, and saw sooo many amazing things from fish to corals to wierd things. We had a camera guy following us so i have a video of this dive. We were all filmed taking of our googles and putting on a pair of funky sunglasses and doing a dance sooo funny. I will have to show everyone the video as telling you about just will not do it justice. Me and char didnt want the dives to end we were loving it in this new world.
Discovering this new world has definatly been the highlight of my trip i intent on going back to kotao and doing my advanced course. The colours and peacfulness of diving is truly amazing i would recommend it to everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!
After our course finished we spent another three days on ko tao i think?!. on one of the days me, char and some of the guys we met diving went on a mini snorkel trip round the other side of the island where you are able to see sharks if your lucky. The beach we were snorkling of was small and tranquil not many people at all, the colour of the ocean was soo blue and you could see the coral from the beach (perfect). No time waisted we jumped right in, and guess what the first this i saw was, a shark, only a small one so its ok, black tip shark im sure you could find a picture on the internet. We snorkelled for 3 hours straight we didnt rrealise it was that long, thank god for factor 50 ay! yet again we saw sooo many different fish, we were all constantly diving down to swim with the fishes once again.
other days were spent lying on the beach and snorkling the local coral. i did not want to leave!
We have been here for seven days and are leaving for krabi tomorrow I cannot tell you how much I shall miss this island.
We got here at 2pm one afternoon, We struggled to find cheap accomodation as everyone who was at the full moon is also heading over to ko tao, we eventually found a small room for 400bt, a very hot small room I may add. As we were looking around, we decided to ask about diving in the shops to get a general idea of prices, we came across a dive school run by irish guys and accomodation was included in the course so we booked it and moved in straight away.
The dive course is called open water, this qualifies you to dive where ever you like, not having to have some one hold you or go throught the instuctions of diving each time. We started on the second day of Koh Tao this part wasnt included in the three days its just to introduce you to your instructor and get your details the fun begins the next day.
Day one : start 7:oo am
Me and charlotte arose out of our pits at 6:45, had our breakfast which we purchased from the local 7/11 (tesco basically) stumbled down to the dive shop where we were given a BC, wetsuit, and flippers. hopped on to the long tail boat which took us to the main boat which took us to our dive spot. We learnt how to connect the equipment and make sure it was all safe to dive. Suited up and ready to dive. We were taken to water which was standing hieght, this is where we practiced and learnt how to cope with situations under the water like if some one kicks your regulator out your mouth, or if your tank has run out of oxygen how to ask your buddy to breath out of his secondrey regulator. After learning these little important facts we were taken for a little dive five metres under the water, we saw loads of different types of fish, my favourite was the angel fish (me and charlotte getting a little excited at times and scared off a few fishes) . We then learnt how to do a emergency exit to the surface saftley. After the diving session in the morning we had a therory lession in the classroom for 2 hours.
Day 2 : start 7:00 am
Once again me and charlotte rolled out of our beds, its much easier when you know your going diving, to eat our little breaky from 7/11. We collected our equipment and made our way to the dive spot taking the same route as the day before.the difference between today and the day before is we do two dives and we start at 10 metres and go down to 15 metres, we saw so much more than the day before i wish i could name all the fish but i didnt know what half of them were if im honest. We got paired up with a "buddy" they say you should always go with a buddy. i got paired up with pepper a canadian guy he was so funny, i kept losing him underwater looking around and then looked up he was above lol. (you had to be there moment i think). On the second dive they had a little obstical course for us to go through before the actuall dive started, they needed to know you were confidant and use to going round up down and squeeze through gaps. (so much fun) When we were going through a crack in the coral i cut my finger on the coral which was fine until i looked at it , the blood was greeny black, i thought i turned in to and alien. i showed tom the assistant instructor he just did the ok sign, i looked at my finger and thought this isnt normal it carnt be. When i got to the surface it was red again, appartently the first colour you lose when going underwater is red. We were back in the classroom for the afternoon.
Day 3 : start 7:00 am
This day was the best day for diving, the water was so clear, the instructor said it hadnt been that good in ages. (hell yeh) We went down to 18 meters, and saw sooo many amazing things from fish to corals to wierd things. We had a camera guy following us so i have a video of this dive. We were all filmed taking of our googles and putting on a pair of funky sunglasses and doing a dance sooo funny. I will have to show everyone the video as telling you about just will not do it justice. Me and char didnt want the dives to end we were loving it in this new world.
Discovering this new world has definatly been the highlight of my trip i intent on going back to kotao and doing my advanced course. The colours and peacfulness of diving is truly amazing i would recommend it to everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!
After our course finished we spent another three days on ko tao i think?!. on one of the days me, char and some of the guys we met diving went on a mini snorkel trip round the other side of the island where you are able to see sharks if your lucky. The beach we were snorkling of was small and tranquil not many people at all, the colour of the ocean was soo blue and you could see the coral from the beach (perfect). No time waisted we jumped right in, and guess what the first this i saw was, a shark, only a small one so its ok, black tip shark im sure you could find a picture on the internet. We snorkelled for 3 hours straight we didnt rrealise it was that long, thank god for factor 50 ay! yet again we saw sooo many different fish, we were all constantly diving down to swim with the fishes once again.
other days were spent lying on the beach and snorkling the local coral. i did not want to leave!
Thứ Năm, 15 tháng 4, 2010
Beginning South Thailand
SOUTH THAILAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IS AMAZING I ABSOLUTLY LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can not tell you how much fun were having and how happy we are here, im having to split this month into many parts as so much is happening, id hate to bore you all at once.
We arrived at Kosan road, Bangkok, on the 24th march. Mesmorized by the buzz and vibe of the one street packed with travellers buying cheap clothes and amazing food off street stands, music playing loud from each bar we walked past, we found a place to stay above Kosan road which was cool but at night we felt like we were sleeping in a night club (I was sooo tired I didn't recognize.) We did however buy a spring roll before hitting bed (so good). We woke the next day on a mission, we had to go to the immigration office to get our visas extended, it turns out we cannot so Me and Charlotte are going to have to pop to Malaysia for a few days and then come back to Thailand. (oh dear). We took a over night bus to ko Phan Ngan, the journey started 6.30pm we arrived on the island at 1pm the next day. Me and Charlotte decided we felt like sweaty carrots. We didnt mind its exciting stuff.
Ko Phan Ngan, was sooo much fun!!! we stayed in a bunglow with two beds a fan, and a bathroom which was relativly normal (what are the odds), bonus hammok out side the door all for £4 each a night (not bad not bad). On the first night we had decided we were going to check out thai boxing as weve heard its not to be missed, however we got a little distracted we bumped into some guys which were staying a few bunglows down and they invited us to a pool party, it was soo much fun. we got pushed in constantly there were loads of people. The next day we corpsed on the beach and swam in the sea, we stayed in that night as we were still all travelled out. But the next day we went to check out the full moon party beach it look emense with all the fire dancers and neon lights as we were walking home we bumped into all the guys again, we had yet again been convinced to go out, it was such a good night we danced on the beach, the quote of the night "im so happy it hurts", we were busting the moves. On the way home me and Charlotte were quoting bridget jones, "i want to be an angel", "come on angel" .... anyhow.... The main reasons of being on the island is to experience the full moon party but this cannot be expierenced with out doing the pre full moon, everyones getting in the mood. We went out with only a little bit of flurecent paint on as we shall go mad with it tomorrow. We started off in the same place we started off every night, With the guys from the bungalows "black and white crew" (black and white is the name of where we were staying). Each person had there own little character I shall give you some of the main ones, Tommy always wears a cowboy hat and has a little moustouse the funniest guy ever, Nick the original full moon party partier he has been to 10 full moons and travels round just to party he has been to Laos many times, I could go on forever but all in all there was 20 of us. The beach was packed for the pre full moon it was impossible for everyone to stay together, I didnt get in till 5.30am, the party goes on till sun rise, dancing and then going for a ponder meet new people dance and ponder the general routine. The next day is spent trying to recover from the hang over in time for the Full moon, and I can not tell you how much fun we had that night. We were all absolutly covered in paint and flourencent bits and bobs. When we got to the beach there was more people than the night before thousands and thousands, it look amazing there were big fire signs afire, podeums for people to dance on, crazy cocktails being sold, more fire equipment out. After dancing for a very long time and feeling very bluming hot, me and Charlotte decided it to be a good idea to jump throught the burning ring of fire, hahahahhahahah!!!! I managed to make it through with out a burn Charlotte however managed to burn her leg a little bit, we wanted to jump over the fire skipping rope but couldnt find it. The fire dancers were insanely amazing, wish I could do it but im a little afraid of fire.
Right now I have told you about the night life I should tell you about the days.
On one of the days me and charlotte were going to rent out mopeds and we bumped in to Ben who we met in Cambodia, he also decided he wanted to rent out a moped so we all went together. Heading out of Haat rin past the port where we came in, our plan was to follow the coast round the island, we saw some of the most beautiful scenerys and stopped at some stunning beaches. Our plan was to end up at bottle beach which we heard was to be beautiful and secluded, we didnt make it as you have to get to it by taking the road on the other side of the island. Obviously we didnt know that before! instead we tried to get to a view point which was on the map, we followed the signs until we came to the steepest hill ever. Me and Charlotte were on the one moped and tried getting up, the moped then gave up and we fell off side ways in to a bush (im so glad there wasnt a snake). We did however carry on but turned back as we saw what roads that were to come. Stopping at a beautiful waterfall on the way back. The day after we had to head to a bike repair shop as we would get charged loads more from the retall place, our repairs cost 1400bt which is £28, our friend just took his bike back and got charged 5000bt £100, me and charlotte dont give out that sort of money away. Other days were spent on the beach, and playing beersbee with the guys, I wont pretend to understand that game just hit the stick with the frisbee is all I need to know.
i recommend everyone is to go to the full moon!!!!!!
NEXT STOP KO TAO!!!!!!!!
We arrived at Kosan road, Bangkok, on the 24th march. Mesmorized by the buzz and vibe of the one street packed with travellers buying cheap clothes and amazing food off street stands, music playing loud from each bar we walked past, we found a place to stay above Kosan road which was cool but at night we felt like we were sleeping in a night club (I was sooo tired I didn't recognize.) We did however buy a spring roll before hitting bed (so good). We woke the next day on a mission, we had to go to the immigration office to get our visas extended, it turns out we cannot so Me and Charlotte are going to have to pop to Malaysia for a few days and then come back to Thailand. (oh dear). We took a over night bus to ko Phan Ngan, the journey started 6.30pm we arrived on the island at 1pm the next day. Me and Charlotte decided we felt like sweaty carrots. We didnt mind its exciting stuff.
Ko Phan Ngan, was sooo much fun!!! we stayed in a bunglow with two beds a fan, and a bathroom which was relativly normal (what are the odds), bonus hammok out side the door all for £4 each a night (not bad not bad). On the first night we had decided we were going to check out thai boxing as weve heard its not to be missed, however we got a little distracted we bumped into some guys which were staying a few bunglows down and they invited us to a pool party, it was soo much fun. we got pushed in constantly there were loads of people. The next day we corpsed on the beach and swam in the sea, we stayed in that night as we were still all travelled out. But the next day we went to check out the full moon party beach it look emense with all the fire dancers and neon lights as we were walking home we bumped into all the guys again, we had yet again been convinced to go out, it was such a good night we danced on the beach, the quote of the night "im so happy it hurts", we were busting the moves. On the way home me and Charlotte were quoting bridget jones, "i want to be an angel", "come on angel" .... anyhow.... The main reasons of being on the island is to experience the full moon party but this cannot be expierenced with out doing the pre full moon, everyones getting in the mood. We went out with only a little bit of flurecent paint on as we shall go mad with it tomorrow. We started off in the same place we started off every night, With the guys from the bungalows "black and white crew" (black and white is the name of where we were staying). Each person had there own little character I shall give you some of the main ones, Tommy always wears a cowboy hat and has a little moustouse the funniest guy ever, Nick the original full moon party partier he has been to 10 full moons and travels round just to party he has been to Laos many times, I could go on forever but all in all there was 20 of us. The beach was packed for the pre full moon it was impossible for everyone to stay together, I didnt get in till 5.30am, the party goes on till sun rise, dancing and then going for a ponder meet new people dance and ponder the general routine. The next day is spent trying to recover from the hang over in time for the Full moon, and I can not tell you how much fun we had that night. We were all absolutly covered in paint and flourencent bits and bobs. When we got to the beach there was more people than the night before thousands and thousands, it look amazing there were big fire signs afire, podeums for people to dance on, crazy cocktails being sold, more fire equipment out. After dancing for a very long time and feeling very bluming hot, me and Charlotte decided it to be a good idea to jump throught the burning ring of fire, hahahahhahahah!!!! I managed to make it through with out a burn Charlotte however managed to burn her leg a little bit, we wanted to jump over the fire skipping rope but couldnt find it. The fire dancers were insanely amazing, wish I could do it but im a little afraid of fire.
Right now I have told you about the night life I should tell you about the days.
On one of the days me and charlotte were going to rent out mopeds and we bumped in to Ben who we met in Cambodia, he also decided he wanted to rent out a moped so we all went together. Heading out of Haat rin past the port where we came in, our plan was to follow the coast round the island, we saw some of the most beautiful scenerys and stopped at some stunning beaches. Our plan was to end up at bottle beach which we heard was to be beautiful and secluded, we didnt make it as you have to get to it by taking the road on the other side of the island. Obviously we didnt know that before! instead we tried to get to a view point which was on the map, we followed the signs until we came to the steepest hill ever. Me and Charlotte were on the one moped and tried getting up, the moped then gave up and we fell off side ways in to a bush (im so glad there wasnt a snake). We did however carry on but turned back as we saw what roads that were to come. Stopping at a beautiful waterfall on the way back. The day after we had to head to a bike repair shop as we would get charged loads more from the retall place, our repairs cost 1400bt which is £28, our friend just took his bike back and got charged 5000bt £100, me and charlotte dont give out that sort of money away. Other days were spent on the beach, and playing beersbee with the guys, I wont pretend to understand that game just hit the stick with the frisbee is all I need to know.
i recommend everyone is to go to the full moon!!!!!!
NEXT STOP KO TAO!!!!!!!!
Cambodia
Cambodia What is there to say.... hmmmmm......
well if you want a brief discription, a temple is now a temple I dont think I will beable to look at another one for a year.
We got to cambodia on the 20th march (I know im late) at 9 oclock, we left Ho Chi Min at 7 that morning, we reached the border at midday, the easiest border we have ever crossed the travel man did it all for us, marvellous!!. Seam Reap is our destination.
Seam Reap as most of you will know is well known for the temples, (there are so many) Angkor wat is the main attraction and rightly so. Getting to the temples is easy enough just call a tuk tuk that is unless they dont call you first and follow you for a mile trying to get you in his "tuk", after spendig our time bargining a price with the driver, we were on our way. Me and Char are the most experience barginers travelling (dont mess). Arriving at Angkor Wat was amazing there is a moet that goes all the way around the wall of angkor, with a huge stone bridge taking you in to the first part or the temple. As we went in the the first part we were given a burning scent stick and had to hold it between our hand and bow three time to the budder and then rub his knee and foot, its meant to show respect and give you good luck. Leaving the first part of the temple we walked along a long stoney dusty walk way to the main part of Angkor Wat, it really is stunning to look at, breath taking as far as architect can take you. Angkor was huge, the layout was like squares that fit in squares with steps on each side of the square, that is as good as I can explain it with out a picture. The walls were covered with intrecate carvings, images of heaven or good on the top of the wall and unglyness and evilness on the bottom. For some bazzare reason all the buddas were beheaded i never found out why. Whilst walking through the middle of the temple there was a man sitting on a rug with a donations box, if you give a donation they told you your "future", mine was very good he said you shall succeed in what ever you choose. That was enough temple for one day. Day two we headed to Angkor Phom, this is a older temple than Angkor Wat, all of the stone was breaking or had already fallen, we walking around another two temples that were group in one place, that was it I have to go, in the heat it was tourtcher.
There were a few markets to go to on the night and asuasual there were many things we wnted to buy, but an ice-cream was enough for us. On the last day we decided to relax, and I was feeling very ill!!! I just lay like a vegatable on my bed for the day watching some weird programmes, including a killung tree if you must know, What????? really??????
We had a very quick trip through Ccambodia as we were in a rush to get to South Thailand for the full moon party, We have fiends there now who are loving it, so I think we needed to more time to get the full enjoyment, but I dont think I shall be going back there.
well if you want a brief discription, a temple is now a temple I dont think I will beable to look at another one for a year.
We got to cambodia on the 20th march (I know im late) at 9 oclock, we left Ho Chi Min at 7 that morning, we reached the border at midday, the easiest border we have ever crossed the travel man did it all for us, marvellous!!. Seam Reap is our destination.
Seam Reap as most of you will know is well known for the temples, (there are so many) Angkor wat is the main attraction and rightly so. Getting to the temples is easy enough just call a tuk tuk that is unless they dont call you first and follow you for a mile trying to get you in his "tuk", after spendig our time bargining a price with the driver, we were on our way. Me and Char are the most experience barginers travelling (dont mess). Arriving at Angkor Wat was amazing there is a moet that goes all the way around the wall of angkor, with a huge stone bridge taking you in to the first part or the temple. As we went in the the first part we were given a burning scent stick and had to hold it between our hand and bow three time to the budder and then rub his knee and foot, its meant to show respect and give you good luck. Leaving the first part of the temple we walked along a long stoney dusty walk way to the main part of Angkor Wat, it really is stunning to look at, breath taking as far as architect can take you. Angkor was huge, the layout was like squares that fit in squares with steps on each side of the square, that is as good as I can explain it with out a picture. The walls were covered with intrecate carvings, images of heaven or good on the top of the wall and unglyness and evilness on the bottom. For some bazzare reason all the buddas were beheaded i never found out why. Whilst walking through the middle of the temple there was a man sitting on a rug with a donations box, if you give a donation they told you your "future", mine was very good he said you shall succeed in what ever you choose. That was enough temple for one day. Day two we headed to Angkor Phom, this is a older temple than Angkor Wat, all of the stone was breaking or had already fallen, we walking around another two temples that were group in one place, that was it I have to go, in the heat it was tourtcher.
There were a few markets to go to on the night and asuasual there were many things we wnted to buy, but an ice-cream was enough for us. On the last day we decided to relax, and I was feeling very ill!!! I just lay like a vegatable on my bed for the day watching some weird programmes, including a killung tree if you must know, What????? really??????
We had a very quick trip through Ccambodia as we were in a rush to get to South Thailand for the full moon party, We have fiends there now who are loving it, so I think we needed to more time to get the full enjoyment, but I dont think I shall be going back there.
Thứ Hai, 22 tháng 3, 2010
vietnam
Hey guys !! I am officially in Cambodia i got here two days ago....... anyhow Vietnam starting from the top.
The trip from Laos to Vietnam ... are you ready for this. Setting off from Laos half one in the afternoon to arrive in Vietnam at eight in the evening the next day. The first bus we got took us 3 minutes around the corner, to get another bus which took us to the capital of Laos, where we had to get another bus to another bus to another bus which took us to Vietnam. The bus which took us to Vietnam was packed, so packed I had to sit on rice bags on the floor along with some other Lao people (the other tourist refused to sit on the floor). It was actually better than you imagine I slept nearly all the way there, I was a bit unsettled at first as a cock-crouch crawled on me I'm not a fan as you could imagine. When we arrived we managed to find a place to stay straight away which was great, we were tiered and officially stank (thought you might like to know). Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam the city is actually the nicest city iv been to in South East Asia. The traffic in Vietnam especially Hanoi is insane, mopeds everywhere, horns constant and at a cross road everyone at once. Me an Caiti went to see a traditional puppet show which was good the colors and music beautiful, the only problem was that me and Caiti were very tiered still from our journey we fell asleep towards the end and decided the wall of the theater looked like chocolate (expensive stuff over here). When Courtney and Charlotte joined us after three days in Hanoi we all decided to go to Ha-long bay. The journey there was actually decent, we were all squished on the back row with another five rows in front of us with five locals on each row, only took three hours. On the journey I made a fact for the world to know, The locals like to play chicken whilst driving (for those of you that don't know what it means, you go head on head with another vehicle.) scary stuff I close my eyes. When we got to Ha-long bay we found out the three day boat trip was quite expensive so me and Charlotte went and agreed to meet the others in Hoi-an. The boat trip was stunning, turquoise water, limestone cliffs peering out everywhere, sun shining loved it. On the boat trip we saw an amazingly big cave, went kayaking, did flips and jumps off the boat, hiking (I managed to fall on a rock and hurt my leg it has just healed now) and enjoyed the scenery. There is a story about disgusting tea too on a creeky water house, I shall not go in to detail as face expressions are needed. :s ! lets just say dirty, seaweed, manky, but hilarious. We then went on to meet Caiti and Courtney in Hoi-an.... Hoi-an is the place people go to to get clothes tailor made, every one got some amazing clothes. But that is all so we moved on after everyone received there clothes, although whilst there i got attacked by bed buds in one room and in the other we had a little friend munching away at our bed not sure of what it was. Next stop Nah-trang absolutely loved this place, beautiful beaches and coastline. We arrived at seven in the morning so we made the easiest decision to vegge on the beach, as the afternoon came we got a little restless and had a bright idea to rent mopeds again. Charlotte and Caiti went and had a mud bath, me and Courtney went for a drive. We went round a lovely coast line, through a fishing village and back the other way to see the harbour. On the second day we booked to go on a boat where they take you snorkeling and swimming around the coast, it was such a good day apart from some jellies having a little sting. Not wanting to go but time running low we had to bust a groove to the next place Menui (not sure of the spelling). Menui was also absolutely stunning, we went for a walk on the main beach front which was long allowing the kite surfers to play, the second day we woke at four in the morning so we could see the sun rise over the dunes. We disturbed the silence due to the fact we were sand boarding. The last stop of Vietnam was Ho Chi-min City, we stayed there for three days, on the first we went to the War museum, which was very interesting and shocking, we also visited the market where I bought the most amazing apple!!!. On the second day we hit the water park, it was sooo much fun and as you could imagine we were the oldest there by far but it was fun as the all the school kids wanted to join us going down slides. That night we went out for the last supper we splashed out and had ourselves a bloody good meal. The day I left for Cambodia was the day me and Charlotte had to depart from Caiti and Courtney who we have been traveling with for five weeks and cracking weeks they have been too, emotional stuff We shall meet again. (Im going to new york)
The trip from Laos to Vietnam ... are you ready for this. Setting off from Laos half one in the afternoon to arrive in Vietnam at eight in the evening the next day. The first bus we got took us 3 minutes around the corner, to get another bus which took us to the capital of Laos, where we had to get another bus to another bus to another bus which took us to Vietnam. The bus which took us to Vietnam was packed, so packed I had to sit on rice bags on the floor along with some other Lao people (the other tourist refused to sit on the floor). It was actually better than you imagine I slept nearly all the way there, I was a bit unsettled at first as a cock-crouch crawled on me I'm not a fan as you could imagine. When we arrived we managed to find a place to stay straight away which was great, we were tiered and officially stank (thought you might like to know). Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam the city is actually the nicest city iv been to in South East Asia. The traffic in Vietnam especially Hanoi is insane, mopeds everywhere, horns constant and at a cross road everyone at once. Me an Caiti went to see a traditional puppet show which was good the colors and music beautiful, the only problem was that me and Caiti were very tiered still from our journey we fell asleep towards the end and decided the wall of the theater looked like chocolate (expensive stuff over here). When Courtney and Charlotte joined us after three days in Hanoi we all decided to go to Ha-long bay. The journey there was actually decent, we were all squished on the back row with another five rows in front of us with five locals on each row, only took three hours. On the journey I made a fact for the world to know, The locals like to play chicken whilst driving (for those of you that don't know what it means, you go head on head with another vehicle.) scary stuff I close my eyes. When we got to Ha-long bay we found out the three day boat trip was quite expensive so me and Charlotte went and agreed to meet the others in Hoi-an. The boat trip was stunning, turquoise water, limestone cliffs peering out everywhere, sun shining loved it. On the boat trip we saw an amazingly big cave, went kayaking, did flips and jumps off the boat, hiking (I managed to fall on a rock and hurt my leg it has just healed now) and enjoyed the scenery. There is a story about disgusting tea too on a creeky water house, I shall not go in to detail as face expressions are needed. :s ! lets just say dirty, seaweed, manky, but hilarious. We then went on to meet Caiti and Courtney in Hoi-an.... Hoi-an is the place people go to to get clothes tailor made, every one got some amazing clothes. But that is all so we moved on after everyone received there clothes, although whilst there i got attacked by bed buds in one room and in the other we had a little friend munching away at our bed not sure of what it was. Next stop Nah-trang absolutely loved this place, beautiful beaches and coastline. We arrived at seven in the morning so we made the easiest decision to vegge on the beach, as the afternoon came we got a little restless and had a bright idea to rent mopeds again. Charlotte and Caiti went and had a mud bath, me and Courtney went for a drive. We went round a lovely coast line, through a fishing village and back the other way to see the harbour. On the second day we booked to go on a boat where they take you snorkeling and swimming around the coast, it was such a good day apart from some jellies having a little sting. Not wanting to go but time running low we had to bust a groove to the next place Menui (not sure of the spelling). Menui was also absolutely stunning, we went for a walk on the main beach front which was long allowing the kite surfers to play, the second day we woke at four in the morning so we could see the sun rise over the dunes. We disturbed the silence due to the fact we were sand boarding. The last stop of Vietnam was Ho Chi-min City, we stayed there for three days, on the first we went to the War museum, which was very interesting and shocking, we also visited the market where I bought the most amazing apple!!!. On the second day we hit the water park, it was sooo much fun and as you could imagine we were the oldest there by far but it was fun as the all the school kids wanted to join us going down slides. That night we went out for the last supper we splashed out and had ourselves a bloody good meal. The day I left for Cambodia was the day me and Charlotte had to depart from Caiti and Courtney who we have been traveling with for five weeks and cracking weeks they have been too, emotional stuff We shall meet again. (Im going to new york)
Thứ Sáu, 5 tháng 3, 2010
laos
After spending 14 hours on the back row of the mini bus being squashed by bags, we made it to Vientien. When we were booking our trip to Laos we intended on getting the slow boat up the Mekong river but they have had a bit of a drought, so it was in fact the bus. When we arrived in the capital of laos (Vientien) we were dropped of in the middle of the city, you never get dropped of at a station we have come to realize. (always prepared for suprises). It didnt take us long to find somewhere to stay and it was very cheap, excellent! and in the centre. We stayed in the capital for two nights, whilst there we were very happy to see a bakery, a place that actually has a carrot cake for Charlotte and a chese cake for me, as you could imagien the americans had a bagels, and just to top of the bakery they had free wifi. We went to the local market and experienced the most amazing shakes ever!!!!! banana, lemon, mango and another one that some one else had. Vientien wasnt very exciting so we quickly headed on to Vang Vieng. Absolutly loved Vang Vieng, we caught the local bus there. On the local bus we met two american men about 50 and they were blumin halleriois!!, half way to Vang Vieng they stopped by a field 'toilet stop' men one side of the hedge woman the other. When we got to Vang Vieng the american men showed all the tourists where to go as one of the americans have been living there for a few months now. Steve one of the americans showed us to a cheap hotel and told us loads of information of where to go in town. We went tubing the day after our arrival, it was 1-2pm when we got there, it cost us 55.000kip to rent the rubber ring and get the tuktuk there. When we arrived on the river side we automatically picked up the vibe of the place, music playing, everyones chilling and drinking and when not drinking they were dancing or swinging from the trees in to the water. The swing from the tree was pretty high and when you land wrong, I speak from experiance, it hurts and bruises. There are many bars to float too but we like everyone else ended up staying in the first 4 bars. The second bar was my favourite as they had a bigger space with a lot more people to mingle with, they also had a zip wire in to the water. Me and Charlotte did the zipwire and I have never felt as much pain, there was a metal nut on the zip wire that you hit which jolts you, by the time I had seen it it was to late, I hit the nut with my face and did a back flip in the the water the pain o the pain. (I didnt do it agin) We all woke the next morning with achs and pains all over, we stayed in bed that day and watched HBO. When we had recovered we highered push bikes and went for a little meander around and out of town, we did a little off roading to try and find the lagoon. The scenery was beautiful many limestone cliffs, sets of trees, and fields. The day after we had all highered out bikes I went off on a bike on my own, I had such a fantastic day. I cycled past where tubing was and then decieded to turn down a little dusty road which took me to a little village , where there were loads of children playing when they saw me they ran after me giggling and tryig to catch me I slowed down and walk with them, when I offord them some water they got very excited which shocked me. They took me to the river, loads of children playing to my right and people bathing further down the river to my left. Before I left the village I bought them all some juice from the local shop and they managed to say thankyou in english. It was the best thing ever to see how happy they were drinking there juice. Before I handed my bike back I headed to the river close to where we were staying. I sat on the pebbles and did a bit of painting I was then joined by five to six Lao kids, so I let them play with my little pallet of paints, they played for hours, they were so sweet. On the last day me and kate diceded we were heading to Vietnam, and Charlotte and Courtney decided they were going to check out Luang Praung before coming to vietnam, Alex decided she was going to head somewhere on her own for a bit a catch up with us along the way.
Thứ Tư, 3 tháng 3, 2010
thailand
Now for the amazing trip to the North of thailand.I had to wait in Bangkok for a day or two for Charlotte as she was flying out the day after, the place we had found on the internet was truely amazing simple meaning we got free breakfast (weve been deprived, our main foods have been noodles and rice). whiilst waiting I met Alex a surry girl, we were talking and descovered that she is alone traveller and heading the same way, she is now travelling with us for a while (marvellous). The day after charlotte had arrived we headed straight out of the city (were coming back at the end of our travels), we had decided to put the tent to good use in khao yai national park. Khoa yai was a blast from getting there to staying there and leaving there. To get to the national park we had to get two trains through bangkok to get a taxi to the bus station, a bus to another bus station where we were meant to be picked up by another bus, it just so happens the buses dont run late at night.Hmmm now we had to find somewhere to stay (tricky very tricky) all the signs are written in thai, we had to ask many people for a hotel of somekind. Finally making it to a hotel only to find it is booked out, we were hot tierd and didnt want to walk anywhere else so we asked if we can sleep on the wooden benches in reception, the ladies at first thought we were joking but in the end they said we could and thought it was hilarious. Before we went to sleep the thai ladies brought us blankets and a pillow, and woke us up in the morning with a cup of tea bless them. Sort of refreshed and ready to continue our journey we catch our next bus, the smallest local bus full of people and pinapples, we squished on and enjoyed every minute of it even if we were falling everywhere. Finally we saw the gate, paid for our ticket in and then asked how we get to the campsite "hitch" okay. It didnt take us long to catch a ride and we were lucky enough to be picked up by a lovely family, which took us to two campsites they didnt like the look of the first one and heard there was a better one. The campsite was lovely we pitched up on the edge of a stream which was on the edge of the jungle, it was so nice just to lay in the sun listening to wild life in the jungle. On our first night in the park we went to bed relativly eairly as we were tierd from our day, all three of us and our huge bags all squished in to a tiny 2 man tent (very unconfortable). As we were dosing off i heard heavy breathing around the tent, it was an animal and a big one from what i could tell, the animal started ripping up bags out side. I woke Charlotte up and just as I did so the breathing got closer and the animal started scraping at our tent, omg its a bear were going to die (it was going through all of our heads), it was now sitting on the end of our tent eating through the pot noodles and crisps we bought (can you belive he left the banana cake). Still we were all shacking in fear of death from the bear, we divised a plan Charlotte was ready with her flip flop and mosquito spray, I had the pen knife and Alex had a lighter, we could take on the bear (really!) an hour past he was still there except this time we heard him eating grass, which made us think bears dont eat much grass especially not that much, Alex bravely stuck her head out of the tent...................it was infact a noodle eating deer. The next morning we were very tierd as you can see we didnt sleep very well, but still we got ready for our hike to the waterfall (the one on the beach) it was stunning. On the last day in the national park we hitched to a bigger waterfall, we got picked up by a motobike gang of harley davidsons, o my life it was so much fun I always wanted to do that. That night we were playing cards out side talking about how funny the night of the bear/deer was, as we said that we heard the loadest bear roar ever and it wasnt far.(we never saw it as you can tell im still alive to tell the tale) Time to head on to changmai we managed to hitch all the way to the bus station this time (excellent). we reached changmai at 4am the person that worked there said the desk isnt open but we can sleep in the hammocks on the roof for free, amazing. Chang mai is such a lovely place and I would definitely go back there for a holiday, the markets were amazing and if i had a lot of money i would have bought it all. Whilst we were in chang mai we went on a package trip in to the jungle where we got to, bath elephants, ride elephants, hike through the jungle, go to a trible village, bamboo raft, and white water raft. We met so many cool people on the trip, we are now infact travelling with two of them Cati and Courtney. (we have now officially discovered they are just as mad as me and charlotte) Before we headed in to laos we checked out Pai a little hippyfied town in the mountains, it was such a chilled out little place which i loved. Overall i have loved every part and minute of north thailand i recommend.
Thứ Ba, 2 tháng 3, 2010
hey guys i am currently in south east asia, i have traveled through Indonesia, north of thailand, laos and am now in vietnam, i have the south of Thailand and Cambodia still to do before I return home. (blimey i have a busy life)
I'll fill you in on my travels so far ..........
starting our travels in indonesia me and charlotte met in Jakarta the capital of Java. We headed straight out of the city to Pangandaran we had to catch two trains, a taxi-bike, and a mini bus (which me and charlotte thought looked like a rock bands van), we reached our destination at midnight. Pangandaran was a small but very beautiful town with a long stretch of gold sand, and distant views of the coast fading away. The best day was the day we highered out mopeds, we tazzed along the coast to find the green canyon which we had been told so much about by the locals, we got a bit lost on the way there and ended up visiting a little village. The green Absolutly stunning canyon was a guide took us climbing and swimming in the canyon rapids (love that). After a few days we headed to yogyartar. The train was to yogya uncomfortablly comfortable, simply because our bags were where our legs were ment to be, and our knees were where our hands were meant to be. Yogya is home of the Borobordur which i must say is stunning, whilst we were walking around the local temples people were coming up to us and asking for photos, no joke we had about 50 photos. After about three days in yogya we found a trip of going to Bali on the way stopping at Mount Bromo. Bromo well this was intresting, hehe, apparently getting up at 4:30 in the morning to see the sun come up over the volcano is ment to be the most amazing sight you will ever see. Me and charlotte woke at 4:00 after a cold night sleep (was not expecting cold!) To see that it was rainy and cloudy out, but still we push ourselves to get up and go (past participle of stayed in bed). We had decided to walk to the volcano and see the sun come up, we did not see anyone else walking as they wernt on the same tight budget and could aford a jeep. As we started walking the way we had been told the night before we noticed there were no signs anywhere (Jes louise) we were then faced with a three way split in the road ooo which way to go. We ended up in a field and couldnt see ten feet infront of us because of the rain, finally it got light and we could now see the volcano but not the top. Although we were drenched and tierd felling the thought of a sausage sandwich kept us going (which we never really got its not on the menu over here). We then were picked up at 9 the same day to finish our trip to bali !!!!!
Java ferry ... ............................................. .......................................... Bali
Bali Bali Bali Bali Absolutly loved! We started our trip in Sanur a place on the south coast with beautiful beaches. We stayed in Sanur for about 4-5 days we needed a little relaxation after our travel through java. Sanur is where we were officially introduced to the famous words ' "massage" no thankyou "manacure, pedicur" no thankyou "hair braiding" no thanyou', the local woman on the beach would constantly ask the same questions even if the woman standing next to her did. There was also a funny surfer guy who rents surf boards, if you picture hawiian surf guru and youve got him (very cool, very cool). We were also introduced to orange water which may not sound very important but i tell you its what me and Charlotte needed constantly to live (so refreshing ahhh). It then came to the time we had to move to the next destination which was originally going to be apperntly Nusa Dua but they only cater for people with money. Time to move on already. We carried on to the next place a little tiny villlage Ulu Watu on the coast, next to the surf spot padnag-Padang. The most beautiful beach tiny (the size of goldern burn for any one that knows) was at the bottom of the road we were staying on. To get to the beach you have to go down many steps and baboons and then dodge you have to escape the many woman selling Sarongs "you want sarong" i can hear them now. After a few days at Ulu Watu we hit Kuta. The first couple of nights me and charlotte went out to the clubs pretty amazing any one that has been there will have heard of Bounty a lot of fun. Many dyas in Kuta were spent swimming, surfing, sunbathing, reading, the other days we Rented mopeds and went to checkout what was around Kuta. Which brings me to the day we went to find Jimbaren beach, Charlotte was the driver of our moped and i was the navigator not doing a very good job as we missed the turning. We ended up visiting Dream which was Absolutly stunning beach and then heading back to find the other beach. As we were flying down the country road to the beach singing at the top of our voice "titanic" of all songs, Charlotte did not spot the speed bump ahead we would have given triple-x a run for his money (it was sooo funny you had to be there moment). While Charlotte was away visiting her family in Kuta Lombok I remaind in meeting some locals, which took me to Ulu watu temple and a local fish market where we bought some Snapper fish and tuna fish, we got them cooked at the BBQ cafe round the corner (delicious). ALOS I got invite to have a traditional meal at thier house OMG the most amazing dinner ever.
That is just a brief over of Indonesia, missing out a lot as it would be hard to explaine it all, and all the random funny Happenings.
I'll fill you in on my travels so far ..........
starting our travels in indonesia me and charlotte met in Jakarta the capital of Java. We headed straight out of the city to Pangandaran we had to catch two trains, a taxi-bike, and a mini bus (which me and charlotte thought looked like a rock bands van), we reached our destination at midnight. Pangandaran was a small but very beautiful town with a long stretch of gold sand, and distant views of the coast fading away. The best day was the day we highered out mopeds, we tazzed along the coast to find the green canyon which we had been told so much about by the locals, we got a bit lost on the way there and ended up visiting a little village. The green Absolutly stunning canyon was a guide took us climbing and swimming in the canyon rapids (love that). After a few days we headed to yogyartar. The train was to yogya uncomfortablly comfortable, simply because our bags were where our legs were ment to be, and our knees were where our hands were meant to be. Yogya is home of the Borobordur which i must say is stunning, whilst we were walking around the local temples people were coming up to us and asking for photos, no joke we had about 50 photos. After about three days in yogya we found a trip of going to Bali on the way stopping at Mount Bromo. Bromo well this was intresting, hehe, apparently getting up at 4:30 in the morning to see the sun come up over the volcano is ment to be the most amazing sight you will ever see. Me and charlotte woke at 4:00 after a cold night sleep (was not expecting cold!) To see that it was rainy and cloudy out, but still we push ourselves to get up and go (past participle of stayed in bed). We had decided to walk to the volcano and see the sun come up, we did not see anyone else walking as they wernt on the same tight budget and could aford a jeep. As we started walking the way we had been told the night before we noticed there were no signs anywhere (Jes louise) we were then faced with a three way split in the road ooo which way to go. We ended up in a field and couldnt see ten feet infront of us because of the rain, finally it got light and we could now see the volcano but not the top. Although we were drenched and tierd felling the thought of a sausage sandwich kept us going (which we never really got its not on the menu over here). We then were picked up at 9 the same day to finish our trip to bali !!!!!
Java ferry ... ............................................. .......................................... Bali
Bali Bali Bali Bali Absolutly loved! We started our trip in Sanur a place on the south coast with beautiful beaches. We stayed in Sanur for about 4-5 days we needed a little relaxation after our travel through java. Sanur is where we were officially introduced to the famous words ' "massage" no thankyou "manacure, pedicur" no thankyou "hair braiding" no thanyou', the local woman on the beach would constantly ask the same questions even if the woman standing next to her did. There was also a funny surfer guy who rents surf boards, if you picture hawiian surf guru and youve got him (very cool, very cool). We were also introduced to orange water which may not sound very important but i tell you its what me and Charlotte needed constantly to live (so refreshing ahhh). It then came to the time we had to move to the next destination which was originally going to be apperntly Nusa Dua but they only cater for people with money. Time to move on already. We carried on to the next place a little tiny villlage Ulu Watu on the coast, next to the surf spot padnag-Padang. The most beautiful beach tiny (the size of goldern burn for any one that knows) was at the bottom of the road we were staying on. To get to the beach you have to go down many steps and baboons and then dodge you have to escape the many woman selling Sarongs "you want sarong" i can hear them now. After a few days at Ulu Watu we hit Kuta. The first couple of nights me and charlotte went out to the clubs pretty amazing any one that has been there will have heard of Bounty a lot of fun. Many dyas in Kuta were spent swimming, surfing, sunbathing, reading, the other days we Rented mopeds and went to checkout what was around Kuta. Which brings me to the day we went to find Jimbaren beach, Charlotte was the driver of our moped and i was the navigator not doing a very good job as we missed the turning. We ended up visiting Dream which was Absolutly stunning beach and then heading back to find the other beach. As we were flying down the country road to the beach singing at the top of our voice "titanic" of all songs, Charlotte did not spot the speed bump ahead we would have given triple-x a run for his money (it was sooo funny you had to be there moment). While Charlotte was away visiting her family in Kuta Lombok I remaind in meeting some locals, which took me to Ulu watu temple and a local fish market where we bought some Snapper fish and tuna fish, we got them cooked at the BBQ cafe round the corner (delicious). ALOS I got invite to have a traditional meal at thier house OMG the most amazing dinner ever.
That is just a brief over of Indonesia, missing out a lot as it would be hard to explaine it all, and all the random funny Happenings.
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