Bangkok via a surprise trip to Sri Lanka

Posted on 03/02/2012 under South East Asia, Travelling

Due to a miscalculation on my part I had an unexpected overnight stay in Columbo, Sri Lanka - which was fine by me as the airline put me up in a beach side holiday resort! I spent the day with a lovely Polish couple on the beach who I also joined on a tuk-tuk ride around the local area which was exhilarating to say the least! The Sri Lankan roads are crazy and the only rule everyone seems to agree on is honking their horns. Great fun and a really nice surprise to start my trip. I arrived in Bangkok to very heavy rain which seemed to temporarily flood all of the streets. On the train

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Packed and ready to go

Posted on 31/01/2012 under South East Asia, Travelling

In preparation for my upcoming Southeast Asia trip I aimed for lightweight and 25L turned out to be plenty… I even have empty pockets. Hopefully I haven’t forgotten anything (I usually take around 80L of gear)! Take care everyone and I look forward to seeing you all when I get back. Joe

Rolling With The Tiger Bay Brawlers – Newport

Posted on 09/10/2011 under Miscellaneous

Breakfast – D.C Style

Posted on 08/10/2011 under Miscellaneous

2 x Eggs 3 x Bacon 2 x Sausage (1 pork & leek, 1 italian) 3 x Hash brown 2 x Black pudding 1 x Toast (dragon bread) 1 x Fried bread (dragon tiger bread) Tomato (grilled) Mushrooms Baked Beans (overcooked to perfection) … and a whole lot of heart!

Photos From Australia / NZ (Nov / Dec 2009)

Posted on 19/09/2011 under Australia / New Zealand, Travelling

I didn’t write a blog whilst travelling around Australia and New Zealand when I went over there in 2009. I came across the photos recently and thought I would upload a few snaps. Only a couple of years too late! I went to my brothers wedding in Brisbane before backpacking down the East coast for a month. When I got to Sydney I flew to Christchurch and spent 10 days visiting the South and North Island in New Zealand (far far too short!) before flying back to Sydney from Auckland and continuing on for my flight home out of Melbourne. An amazing trip!

There is a cat on my computer!

Posted on 17/09/2011 under Miscellaneous