2002-2005 (c) GetJealous.com, All rights reserved. http://www.getjealous.com/kirkygoestoasia3/rss.xml http://www.getjealous.com/kirkygoestoasia3 http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2719607&go=kirkygoestoasia3 Q1) WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MEMORY OF ASIA? A1) So many to choose, but the one that comes instantly to mind is having 'backdoor passes' to how a community in Indonesia lives. This included being invited into their houses, seeing how the extended family operated, children playing games etc and all because my travelling companion at the time (Nina) and I bought an ice cream each from the loca... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2719607&go=kirkygoestoasia3 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2719601&go=kirkygoestoasia3 Nothing special on Monday 23rd July - I was in the air most of the day firstly from Tokyo to Beijing starting at 8:30am and then Beijing to Hong Kong. Despite having a watch etc, I decided not to change clothes - I don't know if I smelt badly to the people sitting near me on the plane but if I did, tough luck!!! My hostel is very basic again but accommodation in Hong Kong is expensive so you hav... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2719601&go=kirkygoestoasia3 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2718858&go=kirkygoestoasia3 On Monday 16th July I got the 6 hour ferry from Hakarta Japan to Busan. The highlight of the journey was two Korean 17 year olds wanting a picture randomly taken with me - presumably because I am white (or perhaps because of the length of my hair) :) In return, they took a picture for me where I am wearing Captain's clothing - clearly made for a small adult. People know I genuinely try not to c... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2718858&go=kirkygoestoasia3 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2718109&go=kirkygoestoasia3 On Wednesday 11th (happy birthday Dad and Paul Drury) I arrived safely enough in Tokyo at 8pm but I was not amused to find my luggage had been left in transit, in Beijing.  The customer service personnel were friendly enough, but I believe in 'full cost recovery' and demanded financial compensation - so a few minutes later, I had another 40 GBP to spend in Japan.  My hostel is nice and welcomi... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2718109&go=kirkygoestoasia3 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2718104&go=kirkygoestoasia3 Photo's won't probably be on site until early AugustI got into Hong Kong from a pleasant enough flight at approx 1am, and as I was taking the airport bus I couldn't help but think how elegant the city skyscrapers looked all lit up and changing colours etc.  Elegant is not the word I would use for my guesthouse though - 1) it's in the middle of a multi-cultural apartment store along with lots of ... http://www.getjealous.com/blog.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=2718104&go=kirkygoestoasia3 Mon, 9 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT