tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71573659850760885482024-03-05T03:33:58.419-08:00Russ & Cat's Excellent AdventureAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04836390536862386667noreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157365985076088548.post-4377057645133903612014-07-06T08:32:00.000-07:002014-07-06T08:32:09.345-07:00Final Destination - Malaga, Spain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We had talked a lot about where to go after Australia, it was probably going to be our last destination of the trip so it had to be somewhere good. I had 1 priority - sun! Russell only really cared that it was somewhere new. With it now being June, Asia was in monsoon season so that was a no go really so we thought about Europe. After looking at lots of flights and weather websites I came up with the idea of Malaga in Spain. We both love Spain & have never been to Malaga. The thing that really swung it was that Russell's cousin Steve & his fiance Ursula & son Tristan were in Malaga until the end of June as Ursula is from Malaga, perfect. </span><br />
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<a name='more'></a><span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The flight from Melbourne to Malaga was far from easy, from first getting to the airport in Melbourne we would be travelling for 34 hours, the flight was Melbourne - Shanghai - Paris - Malaga. Wow! It was a lot easier than expected thanks to good in flight entertainment & some left over magic sleeping pills from Cambodia. We managed to sleep about 8 hours between Shanghai & Paris. Good job as Steve & Ursula were waiting for us at the airport and before we even found our hostel we were sat outside a bar drinking Cruzcampo & eating tapas.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Instead of having an afternoon nap we bought some cava from the shop over the road & waited for Steve & Ursula to come back for us at 10pm & show us a night out in Malaga. Thanks to Ursula's cheekiness we got free shots in every bar & were out until about 5am, how we did that after that journey I'll never know but we didn't wake up until 5pm!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">One day we were invited to a bbq Ursula's friend Marina was having for her Mum's birthday. This wasn't in Malaga it was about an hours drive away in the middle of nowhere. It was a lovely little house with great views & a small swimming pool. Marina even provided vegetarian food for Russell which is saying a lot in Spain. We had a huge feast and cold beers to wash it down. It was a really nice day.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We also visited the Picasso museum but no photos were allowed in the museum, it was a nice little museum, not too long and not too short. Russell's flip flops are really noisy. And he decided rather than squeaking with every step he would take them off and walk around this beautiful museum bare foot. I obviously told him not to do this as it was really weird. Ignoring me but soon to be confronted by the museum guard & abruptly told to put his shoes back on. He said to the guard "you are worse than her" pointing at me, cheeky! We were staying near a square the locals call Picasso square as it was so near to the museum so this is the closest we got to a Picasso photo.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 15.359999656677246px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Winter is in June and the water drains anti clockwise in a sink. Wolloomoollo? Who came up with these? Fannie bay? Booby island?? The street names are just as funny, Batman Avenue!! There are more deadly snakes here than the whole world combined. You can't walk into a supermarket and buy alcohol. You have to buy it at designated stores called Bootle-O's. They have drive through Bottles-O's. Seriously. Drive through?! The beaches and oceans are beautiful but off limits in half of them. If you are not stung to death by box jellyfish the crocodiles will eat a piece of you (crocs in the sea?) You can't take alcohol into a hostel in Darwin but you can take it into the Sydney opera house (hidden in your bag of course). You can pick up a very drinkable bottle of wine for $5 which is the same price as a 350ml bottle of domestic beer. When the country was becoming a country the people in charge could not decide on which city should be its capital. Deadlocked between the two only real contenders - Sydney or Melbourne. They grabbed a map and put a pin in the middle of the two and that's how the tiny farming town of Canberra became the capital of Australia.</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04836390536862386667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157365985076088548.post-17347395317037469982014-06-12T10:22:00.000-07:002014-06-12T10:22:15.891-07:00Cairns, Queensland. Australia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">You can't really go in the sea in the north of Australia (unless you travel to the Barrier Reef) due to jelly fish & crocodiles so Cairns has a free public swimming pool they call the lagoon. We went there 1 sunny day and we were impressed. It is a huge pool surrounded by grass, decking & fake sand. We sunbathed & swam in the freezing water. Yet another time we said we could live in Australia, it'd be great knowing after a week at work you can just pop to the lagoon and lay in the sun all weekend. In the park surrounding the lagoon they have free bbq's for the public to use, they really do live an outdoor life here.</span><br />
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Mike of Mike's Whips must have gone to the David Beckham school of speaking. Amusing and strange were his soft tones. Volunteers lined up to crack whips. With one hand on their hips the other hand twirling a whip above their heads and Mike whispering instructions. "That's it mate, nah win the whip is behind ya hid pull it down towards the graand and behind ya. That's it mate. Nearly, nah give it some vegemite!</span></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04836390536862386667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157365985076088548.post-80408929121141284422014-05-31T21:25:00.000-07:002014-05-31T21:25:36.175-07:00Birthday girl in Bali<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I knew Russell had booked a nice hotel for 3 days but that's all I knew. The day before my birthday we got a taxi to Mahala Hasa, as we approached the place looked like a secret hideaway, it had a very non-descript exterior but as we walked into reception I knew it was going to be good. We walked down a narrow winding path for ages, I felt like Alice in Wonderland, and we finally came to gate number 3. We walked through and I realised we had a private villa with our own pool! The downstairs was an open air kitchen area with a pool and sunbathing deck, there was even a downstairs toilet. Upstairs was a gorgeous bedroom with a massive en-suite bathroom. Above the bath & shower there was a window so you could see the sky & at night you could see the stars. This was definitely the best place I have stayed in my life.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The villa staff brought us afternoon tea with fried bananas & sorbet & took our order for breakfast which would be delivered the next morning.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After a great nights sleep in that massive bed I woke up to the phone ringing - the staff asking if they can bring breakfast. Russell got up & let them in then gave me my presents in bed. I got some ace stuff including a silver heart necklace, pink Moet champagne and a new purse which I needed since my purse was stolen in the Philippines.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After present opening I went downstairs to find the room & pool covered in balloons and a birthday cake with candles. I really like turning 30!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Favourite city - Singapore. Singapore is such a great place to visit, we loved every minute of it (apart from the airport issues). There is so much to do and see I think we'll definitely go back at some point. It is more expensive than the rest of Asia but it is worth it, you can see where the money goes with the trippy gardens, excellent public transport and general feel of the place. Even China Town & Little India are colourful & clean. In fact - if I did HAVE to choose my favourite place from the above list I would choose Singapore.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Cash machine-gate - the 2 hours spent trying every cash machine in Puerta Galera was so annoying & then having to sort out leaving 2 days early with crap wifi - Grrrr. But - as normal it was for the best. We got to Boracay earlier because of this & Boracay was much nicer than PG.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Getting to Boracay was interesting as we flew on a really small propeller plane from Manila, we were both quite amazed at how small it was, from the outside it looked like a private jet. From the inside it looked like a crappy tiny plane. It was a bumpier ride than we're used to. After a 1 hour flight you get a tricycle (Philippine's answer to a tuk tuk) then a boat to Boracay, and then another tricycle to White Beach. It was all really easy & quick once we got off the delayed flight.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Not very flattering but Russell wasn't ready for the ride to go fast all of a sudden.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Singapore's Changi Airport is in the business of misery. We have flown in & out & both times were possibly the most frustrating & stressful times of our travels. Singapore is like a perfect city - so clean and sparkly but full of rules that must be adhered to, so I guess to keep it that way the airport has to be the same.</span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We were super excited to go to Singapore, we had heard how it is like a break from SE Asia, which we needed. Although we love Asia things do get to you after a few months & according to everyone Singapore is completely different, as mentioned above - clean & sparkly, not to mention the language they speak is English so no language barrier for 5 days.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I really did enjoy this country. Vietnam is so damn cool! The countryside is beautiful. The major cities are so vibrant & crazy. The people are really friendly. Vietnamese food is healthy & very tasty. Weather you are dodging the downpour with soaking wet feet or drinking ice cold glasses of beers for pennies in the hot sun. Its easy to love Vietnam.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04836390536862386667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7157365985076088548.post-35906647385527551722014-04-08T08:29:00.001-07:002014-04-08T08:33:36.217-07:00Hoy! Hoi An, Vietnam.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So after breakfast we did a little a laundry & then headed out in search of Minh Hien. At dusk we headed to the old town. Its really really cool down here & was only a twenty minute walk from our hotel. But! They don't sell Bia Hoi anywhere. So after taking in the sights we headed back to our part of the town & back to Minh Hien for more amazing vegetarian food & lots of fresh beer.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The next day we rented archaic bikes and cycled to Cua Dai Beach which is 5km away. The saddle </span><span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">sore would suggest it was 50km away. The </span><span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">ride was fun & the beach was ok. Started off pretty warm and for the first time in ages the sea was cold. For so long the seas that I have swam in have felt like baths. In the afternoon it became overcast & then this eery fog covered the sea & then the beach. Visibility was reduced so much that you could no longer see, only hear the speed boat with the attached paraglider.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We stayed at the best hostel in Vietnam. Its got awards saying so. And I can't fault it. It really was an excellent hostel. The staff are all super friendly. Twin, Snow, all of them are great. So happy and friendly all of the time & full of advice and help. The breakfast was ace too. Two nights in a dorm & three in a private room. Really enjoyed our stay at Mojzo Hostel. Recommended by our friend Gemma. So thanks mate :)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Before we start - interesting fact - Ho Chi Minh City used to be called Saigon but was re-named Ho Chi Minh after the war, it was named after the prime minister that was in charge during the war.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The transport from Kampot in Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam was a bit different to what most people do. Most get a mini bus 45km to the Vietnam border then on to a big bus to Ho Chi Minh. As mentioned before we hate mini buses. Anyway, we went to this tour operator who organised our firefly sunset cruise & she said she doesn't sell that journey anymore because her friend did it & it was uncomfortable as the bus in Vietnam stops every 10 minutes letting people on & off so she sends people back up to Phnom Penh then onto another bus straight to Ho Chi Minh. We didn't know if it was true that this was a better option but it was slightly cheaper. We had a beer to decide what to do & decided to go with this plan & we're glad we did. Easy 4 hours to Ho Chi Minh then a 20 minute wait and then we got on the best bus ever. The seats were beds! I was amazed & slept all the way there.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">So we arrived in Ho Chi Minh after a fairly simple journey and managed</span><span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> to find our hostel without getting a taxi which is a big bonus! The hostel was the cheapest in Ho Chi Minh - chosen by Russell obviously but it was pretty cool. Had privacy curtains which is always good. They also sold bottles of Saigon beer for about 30p - bargain!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The KIlling Fields & S21 in Phnom Penh - although this cannot be claimed as an 'enjoyable' day out I found it so interesting and learned so much. A lot of people skip this part of Cambodia as they don't like to hear the atrocities, it is harder with it being so recent but every country has a history and I think it is important to lean about it when you visit.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: black;">Sihanoukville is </span></span><span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">named after former king Norodom Sihanouk. Sihanoukville is also the location of the main production plant for Cambodia's national beer, Angkor Beer. Interesting fact: Sihanoukville was the place of the last official battle of the United States army in the Vietnam war, although the incident took place outside Vietnam. The Mayaguez incident of 12–15 May 1975 involved US forces and the Khmer Rouge.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sihanoukville has a few areas to choose from. What we wanted was somewhere quiet. No crazy beach parties or hawkers. </span><span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Serendipity Beach sounded too much like the latter. We selected Victory Beach. And I went for the cheapest </span><span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">accommodation</span><span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I could find. The reviews were pretty mixed but the bad ones were pretty bad. </span><span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It was a hostel on Victory Hill Called Big Johns BBQ. </span><span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We had the private room which was huge and clean. It could have slept a family of five. The rooftop bar was good too with multiple happy hours. The food was excellent. I really liked the Cambodian chef. Her tofu noodles rocked. John (Big John) is a fountain of knowledge. Simple questions were never met with simple answers. But we liked his style. The view from the rooftop was pretty cool. One of the reviews I read for Big Johns before I booked the place said the view from the rooftop was crap. That person must have been looking the wrong way! Originally only booking one night and staying five.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Just to the right of Big John's there are three streets full of shops restaurants & bars. We didn't venture there much but one thing does come to mind which is worth a mention. One night in a rock bar we got chatting to a Liverpudlian called Joe. Who, with his business partner (I cant remember his name so lets just call him Terry) had a bar here in Sihanoukville. Terry had fallen & broken his ankle badly. He flew back to the UK with a layover in Amsterdam. One week has passed & no one knows where Terry is! He never made it to Liverpool. By all accounts he is most likely in an Amsterdam hospital. Joe was upset & worried about his best mate & business partner. Now, if Joe was that worried why wasnt he on the first flight to Amsterdam & checking every hospital. Not sat listening to Maiden and drinking vodka & OJ?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We fancied one crazy night out in Serendipity beach & it is only a $3 tuk tuk drive away. Wasn't that crazy but still fun. The following day consisted of every meal eaten in bed, which is pretty much one of my favourite things to do in the whole world. Time to leave Sihanoukville for a place that on the face of it sounds about as appealing as a rice cake. Koh Rong. Its an Island. No electricity. Hardly any water. No WIFI. It appears though to be a place that could be considered almost an untouched paradise, yet to be ruined by large scale resorts & package holiday makers.</span></div>
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