Recorded : 28/01/2010
Location : Aranyaprathet, Thailand to Sisopon, Cambodia
Personal weather gage - Still hot
Phrase of the moment - sua s'dei (hello)
Motivation - Explosive.
30.1.10
ARANYAPRATHET TO SISOPON, Video Blog 011
28.1.10
Itinerary
To save weight and volume we have had to pack lite. If your wondering how can I travel with only two panniers on the back of our bikes. Here's what you will find.
Hammock Tent (also works as basic tent) [Bad choice]
sleeping bag (very cheep and nasty) [Bad choice]
Tools and spare parts (shared)
Swiss army knife
Bike tool kit (for spokes, chain, etc etc)
puncture repair kit
Inner tubes x 2
spokes x 2
chain oil
Lonely Planet (great for starting the fire)
Waterproof jacket
Hoody (about 4 holes in it)
3 t-shirts
2 pairs of shorts
3 pairs of socks
2 pairs of boxers
A towel
Toilet Paper (always at the top of the bag)
electric shaver
toothbrush (short handle)
toothpaste
shampoo (for hair, body and clothes)
Alcohol hand cleaner (shared)
Sunscreen (shared)
Mosquito Repellent (shared)
Medicine box (A few things required to combat severe illness in remote places, Even H1N1)
Travel Laptop ( Requires wall socket to charge, not always easy to find)
Camera (AA powered)
Mp3 player (AAA powered)
ON THE BIKE
Helmet
Lights
Speedo / odometer
2 water bottles
On Jeremy's bike (Shared)
Gas stove
Gas
cooking pot
cup
spoon (short handle)
Air Pump
As you can see we are sharing a few things to save on weight. Also it is my job to carry tools and food while Jeremy carries the cooking stuff.
Hammock Tent (also works as basic tent) [Bad choice]
sleeping bag (very cheep and nasty) [Bad choice]
Tools and spare parts (shared)
Swiss army knife
Bike tool kit (for spokes, chain, etc etc)
puncture repair kit
Inner tubes x 2
spokes x 2
chain oil
Lonely Planet (great for starting the fire)
Waterproof jacket
Hoody (about 4 holes in it)
3 t-shirts
2 pairs of shorts
3 pairs of socks
2 pairs of boxers
A towel
Toilet Paper (always at the top of the bag)
electric shaver
toothbrush (short handle)
toothpaste
shampoo (for hair, body and clothes)
Alcohol hand cleaner (shared)
Sunscreen (shared)
Mosquito Repellent (shared)
Medicine box (A few things required to combat severe illness in remote places, Even H1N1)
Travel Laptop ( Requires wall socket to charge, not always easy to find)
Camera (AA powered)
Mp3 player (AAA powered)
ON THE BIKE
Helmet
Lights
Speedo / odometer
2 water bottles
On Jeremy's bike (Shared)
Gas stove
Gas
cooking pot
cup
spoon (short handle)
Air Pump
As you can see we are sharing a few things to save on weight. Also it is my job to carry tools and food while Jeremy carries the cooking stuff.
CHANTHABURI TO ARANYAPRATHET, VIDEO BLOG 010
Recorded : 28/01/2010
Location : Chanthaburi to Aranyaprathet, Thailand
Personal weather gage - The norm, Hot and sunny
Phrase of the moment - Why not swim accross the pacific, Its a great way to see the marine life
Motivation - I have got this far, so I can make it further.
27.1.10
22.1.10
RAYONG TO CHANTHABURI. Video Blog 009
RAYONG TO CHANTHABURI
Recorded : 20/01/2010
Location : Rayong to Chanthaburi, Thailand
Personal weather gage - Windy, hilly but warm
Phrase of the moment - Just a little further
Motivation - In need of a long rest. But still very motivated
HIGHLIGHTS OF AUSTRALIA. THE TOYS.
HGHLIGHTS OF AUSTRALIA
THE TOYS
Here is a video I quickly put together showing some of the toys I got to play with in Australia. Just one part of the many highlights during my time in Australia
19.1.10
PATTAYA TO RAYONG. Video Blog 008
PATTAYA TO RAYONG
Recorded : 19/01/2010
Location : Pattaya to Rayong, Thailand
Personal weather gage - A bit hot today
Phrase of the moment - Sawa dii haa (hello!)
Motivation - Still extremely high
18.1.10
BANG SAEM TO PATTAYA, Video Blog 007
BANG SAEM TO PATTAYA, Video Blog 007
- Recorded : 19/01/2010
- Location : Bang Saem to Pattaya, Thailand
- Personal weather gage - It's the polution thats the problem
- Phrase of the moment - Braking my balls, your braking my balls
- Motivation - very high to get outof this place
BANGKOK TO BANG SAEN. Video Blog 006
BANGKOK TO BANG SAEN. Video Blog 006
Recorded - 18/01/10
Location - Bangkok to Bang Saem, Thailand.
Personal weather gage - Great
Phrase of the moment - On the road again, Can't wait to get back on the road again!!
Motivation - Over boiling point, but could do without the saddle pain.
16.1.10
GOODBYE BANGKOK. Video Blog 005
GOODBYE BANGKOK. Video blog 004
Recorded - 16/01/10
Location - Bangkok, Thailand.
Personal weather gage - Not so bad thanks to the pollution blocking out the sun.
Phrase of the moment - OH The famous Thai factory!!
Motivation - Fed up with the setbacks, Just want to get going.
13.1.10
BANGKOK. Video Blog 004
BANGKOK. Video blog 004
Recorded - 11,12,13/01/10
Location - Bangkok, Thailand.
Personal weather gage - Why the sweat!!
Phrase of the moment - OH The famous Thai factory!!
Motivation - Above extreme. A high without drugs
Recorded - 11,12,13/01/10
Location - Bangkok, Thailand.
Personal weather gage - Why the sweat!!
Phrase of the moment - OH The famous Thai factory!!
Motivation - Above extreme. A high without drugs
10.1.10
KUALA LUMUP, Video Blog 003
Kuala Lumpur
Recorded - 10/01/10 12.00
Location - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Personal weather gage - You will find me near a fan!!
Phrase of the moment - No. (it started of as No thanks, but to save my voice i've cut it down)
Motivation - Very High but hit a small obstical
Recorded - 10/01/10 12.00
Location - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Personal weather gage - You will find me near a fan!!
Phrase of the moment - No. (it started of as No thanks, but to save my voice i've cut it down)
Motivation - Very High but hit a small obstical
Whats on my mind.
I'm very confused at the moment. How should I enter Thailand? I have three options, and they are.
1. Enter by land (bus/train). I will get a free/cheap 15day visa on arrival. If I want to extend I must leave and reenter the country again
2. Enter by air. I will get a free/cheap 30day visa on arrival. Enough time but the flights are costly.
3. Get a 60day tourist visa from the Thailand embassy in KL. more than enough time but require an outward ticket to prove I will be leaving. and the visa costs me, So it will probably be as expensive as flying.
But there isn't much I can do about it today as its Sunday, so I'm off to look around the city. I thought Thailand would be the easiest place to enter but its proving not to be.
My plan is to head the the embassy and apply for a 60day visa. If this proves too be a problem or to expensive, I will continue over land and get a return bus to Cambodia to extend the visa.
1. Enter by land (bus/train). I will get a free/cheap 15day visa on arrival. If I want to extend I must leave and reenter the country again
2. Enter by air. I will get a free/cheap 30day visa on arrival. Enough time but the flights are costly.
3. Get a 60day tourist visa from the Thailand embassy in KL. more than enough time but require an outward ticket to prove I will be leaving. and the visa costs me, So it will probably be as expensive as flying.
But there isn't much I can do about it today as its Sunday, so I'm off to look around the city. I thought Thailand would be the easiest place to enter but its proving not to be.
My plan is to head the the embassy and apply for a 60day visa. If this proves too be a problem or to expensive, I will continue over land and get a return bus to Cambodia to extend the visa.
9.1.10
SINGAPORE. Video Blog 002
SINGAPORE
Recorded - 08/01/10 07.00
Location - Singapore, Singapore.
Personal weather gage - Sticky
Phrase of the moment - No Dramas!!!
Motivation - Extreme
Location - Singapore, Singapore.
Personal weather gage - Sticky
Phrase of the moment - No Dramas!!!
Motivation - Extreme
8.1.10
I made a mistake
I feel a bit stupid now as I've made a very silly mistake. My battery has run out on my phone and laptop so I am unable to tell the time. So I purchased a $3.90 watch. Sounds okay so far right.
I was thinking to myself that there is no point spending $1 on a power converter that I can only use for a couple of days before I reach Bangkok that requires another type. But it didn't occur to me that i didn't have to get the watch if i got the power converter instead. Therefore I would be $2.90 better of. And I would have the video blog posted that I made is morning, as I would be able to use my laptop to upload it.
Anyways, I will leave the rest to when I manage to get the vids uploaded.
P.S. I know its only $1 but there is a lot more to the story, and I'm sure I've bored you enough already.
...
... oh, okay then. here's some more...
I don't want to have to convert any of my Aus or Us $s into Singapore $s, as I would have to pay the commission for currency that I might not use before crossing the boarder tomorrow. Also, as i don't have as much money as i would like, I'm having to cut down on spending dramatically. Every cent/penny counts now.
$1 is a days food for a child in Cambodia!! $2.90 is enough to send a child to school... And knowing that i screwed that childs life up... Priceless!!!
I was thinking to myself that there is no point spending $1 on a power converter that I can only use for a couple of days before I reach Bangkok that requires another type. But it didn't occur to me that i didn't have to get the watch if i got the power converter instead. Therefore I would be $2.90 better of. And I would have the video blog posted that I made is morning, as I would be able to use my laptop to upload it.
Anyways, I will leave the rest to when I manage to get the vids uploaded.
P.S. I know its only $1 but there is a lot more to the story, and I'm sure I've bored you enough already.
...
... oh, okay then. here's some more...
I don't want to have to convert any of my Aus or Us $s into Singapore $s, as I would have to pay the commission for currency that I might not use before crossing the boarder tomorrow. Also, as i don't have as much money as i would like, I'm having to cut down on spending dramatically. Every cent/penny counts now.
$1 is a days food for a child in Cambodia!! $2.90 is enough to send a child to school... And knowing that i screwed that childs life up... Priceless!!!
7.1.10
GOODBYE AUSTRALIA . Video Blog 001
IT'S TIME FOR ME TO SAY G'BYE.
Recorded - 07/01/10 16.00
Location - Perth, Western Australia.
Personal weather gage - Bloody Hot
Phrase of the moment - WHY NOT!!!
Motivation - Extreme
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