(CAN'T SEE) THE MEKONG DISCOVERY TRAIL. Video Blog 014

Recorded - a couple of days ago
Location - Kratie to Stung Treng, Cambodia
Personal weather gage - Plenty of water is not enough for this heat.
Phrase of the moment - Simon, You've gone too far this time...
Motivation - Knocked out of me a bit after getting myself dehidrated on a remote island...

ANGKOR WAT. Video Blog 013

Recorded : about a week ago
Location : Siem Reap, Cambodia
Personal weather gage - Hotter without the breeze created from cycling
Phrase of the moment - Seller "pinapple" Me "no" next seller "pinapple" me "no" and so on
Motivation - Feeling a bit templed out...

SISOPHON TO SIEM REAP. Video Blog 012

Recorded : 4/02/2010
Location : Siem Reap, Cambodia
Personal weather gage - Hot
Phrase of the moment - Aw Kohn (Thank-You)
Motivation - I've got this far...

ARANYAPRATHET TO SISOPON, Video Blog 011

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.

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.

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.

SINGAPORE PICTURES

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

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