I was laying down in the dirt, Dehydrated, no water, 4kms from known source.

Repeating this phrase to myself ;

"you've done it this time simon, You've really gone and done it this time"

30.1.10

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.

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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.
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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.


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27.1.10

SINGAPORE PICTURES














































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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.
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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.
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