An amazing closing to an amazing journey - and it was a real pleasure to to have experienced some of it with you. Am already looking forward to the sequel. With all of my love - your other half xxx more…
oh just laughing outloud!! I can just imagine the scenario and your reaction. I would be suggesting a two night rebate as you are now incapacitated with fatique for a day..
Also in preparation of a repeat event I would perhaps sabotage the plug holes so they have to relocate to install their microphones elsewhere - desparate measures more…
Hi James...Glad you liked it...I wrote some decent ones in Tokyo at the outset of my trip back in June...Sadly I will be back on September 7th....I leave Phuket on the 30th...I'm in Hong Kong for another day or so before going back to the UK...I'm then going to the south of france for the last 5 days of my sabbatical...then its back to ork.... :( more…
OMG! - This all sounds fantastic, and I'm somewhat envious but pleased that you're having such a great time. I must confess, this is the first of your posts I've read, but I'm going to jolly well make sure to catch up and read the rest of your blogs (for some escapism of my own!). Keep 'em coming! James more…
MEH!!! am still laughing out loud... best entry so far... I can just see you on the back of an elephant going around in circles in a paddock!!! Sorry - I actually shouldn't laugh... you be careful in Patong - it's not the nicest of places... xxx more…
OH MY GOD! How I have laughed at this one - possibly the most amusing entry yet! And I can just imagine the whole scenario - oh just a delight to hear about. Time to channel your inner zen..... more…
Oh I have laughed at this one - very funny indeed!
Have fun and have a rest and stop thinking of how much time you have left!! Enjoy the elephant riding and hold on to your sunnies!! xx more…
What a great day! I think you should buy things for the house - especially if they are unusual. You could enquire about getting a few things shipped over to save you carrying. Probably cheaper than paying excess at airports. Happy shopping x more…
A great entry there Mr Travel Man! really stunning narrative... I can actually see it all... and am getting whiffs of the smell that suffocates Bangkok - I will never forget it. Looking forward to your next entry and hearing all about your day with the Leslie's! AG xxx more…
Oh this sounds like a good day and I do like the sound of Jackie - no nonsense for sure!
We did an almost identical day to this years ago - I remember being quite concerned at having to leave my shoes at the door to see the Emerald Buddha! But hey they weren't Jimmy Choos so were quite safe! I agree with AG about the dangers of the detours - more…
Well hello mr travel man - this is your other half stuck in an office in New York wishing that he was there with you, enjoying the wonderful randomness of the 'Kok! Am loving seeing it all through your eyes - must seem a world away from our few weeks in California... PLEASE be careful on those bloody tuc-tucs and I forgot to mention to you that whe more…
Glad you are back blogging - have missed you travelman!
What a fab day - I am naturally salivating at the thought of the Jade market and the glorious luxury at the Langham - we stayed at Langham Place in Mongkok in HK which was just divine too - a very reputable set of establishments that know a thing or two about customer service! more…
Exactly both these banks are excellent in service providing to their customers. Amongst both Barclay is one of the best of mine choice. Thanks for sharing the same. It also provides the advice for the credit crunch.
Oh my... Not a happy traveller today! I think you need a spa day sweedie - too much car riding and queueing not a recipe for relaxation! I suggest - massages and treatments, a bit of buddhist chanting (ok perhaps just listen to that as participation might be a tad too strenuous!), gorgeous cuisine and a few bottles of expensive fizz! If that fa more…
What a great day! Glad to hear you are both building up your biceps - I'd like to suggest another activity that might support that...... please oh please cut off all dude pony tails you see - honestly you would be doing the world a favour. It really must have spoiled the aesthetic quality of your day and quite frankly enough is enough. Take a le more…
Oh sweedie - I did love this entry! I have my own thoughts on bumbags and none of them are for public consumption! So unstylish - contraptions that should only be attached to large pot bellied characters to give them even more rounded definition!!
Hope you are having lots of fun. Love to you both KP and DP xx
Hi Andrew
Great blog, bloody hilarious. If you get the chance and feel inclined give me a call and I'll buy you and Alex a few drinks. Sounds like you are having a scream!!
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Hi, I’ve enjoyed your blog and hope you don’t mind but I have posted a link to your blog from my Tylluan’s Recommended Blogs page (http://tylluansrecommendedblogs.blog.co.uk/)
The idea is to encourage my blog friends to come and visit other blogs that I think they will enjoy and generally to get blogland moving a bit! :wave: more…
Oh it sounds like you are having such an experience - cherish every moment - good or bad, as soon it will just be a memory! Life is for living and you only get one chance. I am so hugely glad you are doing this (and am hoping this doesn't sound patronising) - many people talk about doing something like this but few people actually do it in their l more…
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In response to: "End of the Sabbatical" 57 days old
by AG [Visitor]
An amazing closing to an amazing journey - and it was a real pleasure to to have experienced some of it with you. Am already looking forward to the sequel. With all of my love - your other half xxx more…
In response to: "Patponging in Patong" 86 days old
by KP [Visitor]
Oh what a night! Enjoy your last few days
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In response to: "Sea Kayaking and late night Hotel Drama!" 89 days old
by KP [Visitor]
oh just laughing outloud!! I can just imagine the scenario and your reaction. I would be suggesting a two night rebate as you are now incapacitated with fatique for a day..
Also in preparation of a repeat event I would perhaps sabotage the plug holes so they have to relocate to install their microphones elsewhere - desparate measures more…
In response to: "Ginja Cook School!" 92 days old
by KP [Visitor]
Sounds like a great day ..... you can have full run of our kitchen if you fancy practising your new skills!!
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In response to: "Mud Treatments and ATV Treks!" 96 days old
by Travelman Pro
Hi James...Glad you liked it...I wrote some decent ones in Tokyo at the outset of my trip back in June...Sadly I will be back on September 7th....I leave Phuket on the 30th...I'm in Hong Kong for another day or so before going back to the UK...I'm then going to the south of france for the last 5 days of my sabbatical...then its back to ork.... :( more…
In response to: "Mud Treatments and ATV Treks!" 96 days old
by James Bunn [Visitor]
OMG! - This all sounds fantastic, and I'm somewhat envious but pleased that you're having such a great time. I must confess, this is the first of your posts I've read, but I'm going to jolly well make sure to catch up and read the rest of your blogs (for some escapism of my own!). Keep 'em coming! James more…
In response to: "Elephants and stinky rivers..." 97 days old
by AG [Visitor]
MEH!!! am still laughing out loud... best entry so far... I can just see you on the back of an elephant going around in circles in a paddock!!! Sorry - I actually shouldn't laugh... you be careful in Patong - it's not the nicest of places... xxx more…
In response to: "Elephants and stinky rivers..." 97 days old
by KP [Visitor]
OH MY GOD! How I have laughed at this one - possibly the most amusing entry yet! And I can just imagine the whole scenario - oh just a delight to hear about. Time to channel your inner zen..... more…
In response to: "At Last I Reach Phuket!" 98 days old
by KP [Visitor]
Oh I have laughed at this one - very funny indeed!
Have fun and have a rest and stop thinking of how much time you have left!! Enjoy the elephant riding and hold on to your sunnies!! xx more…
In response to: "Chilling out with the Leslie's " 102 days old
by KP [Visitor]
What a great day! I think you should buy things for the house - especially if they are unusual. You could enquire about getting a few things shipped over to save you carrying. Probably cheaper than paying excess at airports. Happy shopping x more…
In response to: "The Long Walk in Bangkok" 103 days old
by AG [Visitor]
A great entry there Mr Travel Man! really stunning narrative... I can actually see it all... and am getting whiffs of the smell that suffocates Bangkok - I will never forget it. Looking forward to your next entry and hearing all about your day with the Leslie's! AG xxx more…
In response to: "Wat Phra kaew and Tailors!" 104 days old
by Travelman Pro
Thanks sweetie... x more…
In response to: "Wat Phra kaew and Tailors!" 105 days old
by KP [Visitor]
Oh this sounds like a good day and I do like the sound of Jackie - no nonsense for sure!
We did an almost identical day to this years ago - I remember being quite concerned at having to leave my shoes at the door to see the Emerald Buddha! But hey they weren't Jimmy Choos so were quite safe! I agree with AG about the dangers of the detours - more…
In response to: "Wat Phra kaew and Tailors!" 105 days old
by AG [Visitor]
Well hello mr travel man - this is your other half stuck in an office in New York wishing that he was there with you, enjoying the wonderful randomness of the 'Kok! Am loving seeing it all through your eyes - must seem a world away from our few weeks in California... PLEASE be careful on those bloody tuc-tucs and I forgot to mention to you that whe more…
In response to: "Home alone again in Hong Kong" 109 days old
by KP [Visitor]
Glad you are back blogging - have missed you travelman!
What a fab day - I am naturally salivating at the thought of the Jade market and the glorious luxury at the Langham - we stayed at Langham Place in Mongkok in HK which was just divine too - a very reputable set of establishments that know a thing or two about customer service!
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by Carte di credito prepagate [Visitor]
Exactly both these banks are excellent in service providing to their customers. Amongst both Barclay is one of the best of mine choice. Thanks for sharing the same. It also provides the advice for the credit crunch.
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In response to: "San Diego and Sea World" 119 days old
by KP [Visitor]
Oh my... Not a happy traveller today! I think you need a spa day sweedie - too much car riding and queueing not a recipe for relaxation! I suggest - massages and treatments, a bit of buddhist chanting (ok perhaps just listen to that as participation might be a tad too strenuous!), gorgeous cuisine and a few bottles of expensive fizz! If that fa more…
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by KP [Visitor]
Fantastic photos!! I feel a new career coming on for you! xx more…
In response to: "Russian River Valley Kayaking" 130 days old
by KP [Visitor]
What a great day! Glad to hear you are both building up your biceps - I'd like to suggest another activity that might support that...... please oh please cut off all dude pony tails you see - honestly you would be doing the world a favour. It really must have spoiled the aesthetic quality of your day and quite frankly enough is enough. Take a le more…
In response to: "Sanoma Valley & Napa Wineries Trolley Dash!" 130 days old
by KP [Visitor]
Do feel free to bring samples home with you - I know at least 2 people who will gladly partake in a wine comparison evening/day/weekend/week!!
PS Surely you are not dissing the DHW's?? more…
In response to: "Niagra Falls; Greeks & Bum Bags." 132 days old
by Travelman Pro
Thanks Sweedie. I'm about to write todays little post! Hope you enjoy it. more…
In response to: "Customs at JFK and cocktails." 132 days old
by Travelman Pro
I think they are all the same! Miserable gits! :)
A more…
In response to: "Niagra Falls; Greeks & Bum Bags." 133 days old
by KP [Visitor]
Oh sweedie - I did love this entry! I have my own thoughts on bumbags and none of them are for public consumption! So unstylish - contraptions that should only be attached to large pot bellied characters to give them even more rounded definition!!
Hope you are having lots of fun. Love to you both KP and DP xx
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In response to: "Customs at JFK and cocktails." 134 days old
by SeasideMan Pro
I have similarly awful memories of US customs - mine was at LA-X though... more…
In response to: ""The City That Never Sleeps" Good Old New York - Here I come!" 136 days old
by Nicki [Visitor]
Hi Andrew! Safe travels and look forward to meeting up tomorrow! Great blog - I want my goddamn sabbatical already. :) nxo more…
In response to: ""The City That Never Sleeps" Good Old New York - Here I come!" 136 days old
by KP [Visitor]
Oh that was a good entry. I love the sound of your barber. Hope you are having fun in the big A. Xx more…
In response to: ""The City That Never Sleeps" Good Old New York - Here I come!" 136 days old
by Neil [Visitor]
Hi Andrew
Great blog, bloody hilarious. If you get the chance and feel inclined give me a call and I'll buy you and Alex a few drinks. Sounds like you are having a scream!!
Neil (NY) more…
In response to: "OUTRAGE at the National Museum of Modern Art - Tokyo" 140 days old
by Andrew [Visitor]
My pleasure - I'm glad you have enjoyed it.
Thanks
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In response to: "OUTRAGE at the National Museum of Modern Art - Tokyo" 141 days old
by tylluanpenry [Member]
Hi, I’ve enjoyed your blog and hope you don’t mind but I have posted a link to your blog from my Tylluan’s Recommended Blogs page (http://tylluansrecommendedblogs.blog.co.uk/)
The idea is to encourage my blog friends to come and visit other blogs that I think they will enjoy and generally to get blogland moving a bit! :wave:
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In response to: "World Heritage Site - Nikko and Barclays bank!" 141 days old
by KP [Visitor]
Oh it sounds like you are having such an experience - cherish every moment - good or bad, as soon it will just be a memory! Life is for living and you only get one chance. I am so hugely glad you are doing this (and am hoping this doesn't sound patronising) - many people talk about doing something like this but few people actually do it in their l more…