It's amazing how what you are saying all seems like a story. None of it even seems like reality. But I know this type of thing, be it with trees, oil, diamonds or any other precious natural resource is going on all over the world. It's amazing what so few people can do to destroy the world and nobody can stop them. Or can they?

A harrowing portrail indeed. Why does nobody stop to think that the short term benefits are far outweighed by the world eco-catastrophy waiting to happen. There is no pleasure in saying "I told you so" when our world is in it's death throws.

Too bl**dy right!!!!!!!!!! Well said

Hi you two
Havent read this blog yet just looked at pics and looks as if you have had some amazing diving and love your boots. Saw a programme on telly last night with loads of fish and sea horses and SNAKES very poisonous so no... you will never get me under water, as if you dont already know that ha ha!

WOW! gosh, we are sorry that we missed this... it seems like we sort of decided to spend more time in opposite ends of Borneo..so that means we can definitely recommend the Longhouse visit in Sarawak. We also really enjoyed Niah Caves. If you get to Batu Niah late in the afternoon, evening, then you can see the caves the next day and leave the following morning. Just in case you are able to pencil it in... glad to read that you had a good time in Sabah.. and OH, my legs have not recovered from Mt. Kinabalu yet...

One last thing, read up about Siquijor Island, The Philippines. We stayed at Islanders Paradise (LP has their web address to book online) which was stunning, and I mean that. It has some of the best snorkeling in Phil O'Pines (or so they say) but you have to know this~ Go Very Far out from the beach to the reef to see all the critters. AND Islanders will pick you up at the jetty if you give them some notice...

hugs to you both!
miel and stephen

p.s jealous of the FAB FAB quality of this blog!!! and thinking about converting to your server...

All in a days work!

You must be so fit? We thought we were great going to the gym twice this week!

Well done.

xxxx

Well, it's been jsut under a year since we met in Lebanon and I'm glad to see you're still travelling.

I was dizzy and breathless after having read about your climb but I wanted to pack up and leave right away to do something equally crazy.

Good luck to both of you in your continuing big trip.

Kees

P.S. Loved the George Bush picture from Lebanon. Doesn't it make you sick though to think that there may very well be nothing left of what we saw last December?

Unbelievable achievement. I am so proud of you guys persevering to the summit. I have problems getting up the stairs these days! The view from the top is worth all the effort but the climb itself is remarkable.

Sounds just great - as ever. Borneo might be a bit different and certainly nothing like the Isle Of Whight!

Only just starting to catch up again, but absolutely amazingingly well written. I can see everything you are writing.
You're writing my obituary.

Ok got to go and check if its sunny outside...................................................................... Oh no its still raining and miserable.

Thoughly enjoyed all this and makes me feel a bit closer to you when i read it. Those Sinapore slings sounded wonderfull, dont quite understand why you didnt stay in Raffles for a couple of weeks ?????
love mum xx

Nice Brooches :)

Hi guys!
We are just loving your site - you write brilliantly! Honoured to feature on the bottle beach bit!!Is it still the most gorgeous beach ever? I can't even remember what it looked like, it seems like we were never there!! Just to wind myself up i have a wonderful picture of it on my laptop. As it is grey and absolutely pissing it down at the moment, that really is a wind up. It was great to get home initially, friends had great tales to tell and photos of the wedding but wow, how soon you get back into routines! I have a lovely new class which feels very lucky as there seems to be a record number of nutters in our school this year! Chris is megga busy creating a new kitchen for us - very exciting but very messy. He sends his love.
Take care of each other,

Kirsty and Chris

What a lot of comments and I hope you can understand all the different languages? I am at last catching up and really enjoying it but wish I was there with you both. Love mum

Hello you two. Where on earth are you now? It was fab to have just read all your new posts on Thailand- brought back lots of memories. However, i really must go and do some work!!

Looking forward to hearing about the amazing islands.

Love jeni.
xx

Hello Amanda, hello Jez,

just read your recent reports on your homepage. Very impressing! We are very glad that with our money and that of the other donators so many good things could be done.

Thank you for that!

We hope you will have enough power to move on. Warm greetings from Germany!

Uwe, Berit, Arne and Ole

In fact now ive looked at your website its seems you dont need my help. Sorry !!!

But hey you guys have done so well and should be proud ! To undertake something like that and im sure you will be remember for a long time to
come.

sawadee carr!!!
hey, the website is great!
jeremy, you have a beautiful woman there!!! well worth the long bangkok wait...Jez, his missing you and patiently awaiting your return!
you can always go and lash out on those movie chairs in siam! thats if there were any good movies playing at the mo...
sorry i didnt get round to seeing you yesterday,i had one of those bkk days...
im off to mamaland india today, can't wait to return to her himalayan magic!
take care and hope to cross paths with you and jez on the journey somewhere...
keep burning candels of smiles in the hearts of all living beings as you have in mine...
blessings, with love and light, **nat***

Congratulations. You guys did a wonderful job. You should be so proud of yourselves. And your friends and family where so generous. That must make you feel extra proud. What a difference you have made to these peoples lives.

Congratulations again. Love you both. Bye.

Hey Jez,

I just spend some time browsing thru your webpage. I really liked it. Very simple and concise. And I really liked the Cambodian Kitchen Count-o-metre. Great writing. I am really glad to have met you guys. I am looking forward to have some drinks with you guys before we all leave PP.

Good Luck with the Kitchen!

See ya soon.

L.

amanda, jezz how are you hope all is well. i was wondering if you could contact me urgently, theres something i need to tell you. take care love colin x