2002-2005 (c) GetJealous.com, All rights reserved. http://www.getjealous.com/katendunc/rss.xml Welcome to our world! So here is the deal. We will keep our end updated as long as you come and visit us once in a while. So what are you waiting for? Click on the message board and ......get typing! http://www.getjealous.com/katendunc http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=488547&go=katendunc We are home!  We managed to have a bit of a blow out during our last few weeks and also had travel companions, Dave and Suzie for about 6 weeks.  They were pretty cruisy and backpacked at about the same speed as us.  They were also heading for the UK so we had similar feelings on returning to the cold weather and setting ourselves up again.After leaving Vietnam and arriving in relaxing Laos we too... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=488547&go=katendunc Fri, 30 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=479889&go=katendunc Fingers crossed, this is the third attempt at writing this blog entry! So were in Vietnam, flown in on the maiden voyage by Cebu pacific airlines, the airport is deserted and by the time we have got all the formalities sorted, eg cough up $50 for a full page stamp in the now dog eared passport itd 2.30am. We move through the green lane to find a little man waiting with a paper sign saying welcome... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=479889&go=katendunc Fri, 2 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=471945&go=katendunc Our journey into Filipino culture continues as we catch a Jeepney from Puerto Princessa to Sabang. The transport leaves when there are enough bums on seats to fully appreciate the massaging effect that a 3 hour journey on not smooth roads leaves passengers with. We ended the ride at Sabang, a little community based around the natural wonder of a sub-terrainian river (which is supposed to be the ... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=471945&go=katendunc Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=465546&go=katendunc HelloHappy Easter! We left Manila after intending to go and see a crucifiction ceremony on Good Friday. We took our first jeepney in rush hour and missed the ceremony but we are glad, as people choosing to be nailed to a cross and whipped till they bleed is pretty bizarre. The commitment for some of these religions is frightening. We then went to the ferry port to find a deck filled with bunk be... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=465546&go=katendunc Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=464292&go=katendunc The Philippines. How do I begin to explain the culture shock that has just slapped me in the face. The flight from Kota Kinabalu was great, incredible views of Palawan Island, beautiful bays fringed with coral and wrecks. Then landing in Clark (ex) air force base and catching the bus to Manila. The simplest way to describe the craziness of this place is to say that Manila at rush hour makes Bang... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=464292&go=katendunc Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=462784&go=katendunc Well this morning we woke to the sound of the Kota Kinabalu Sunday market in full swing, even on the 4th floor the unmistakable sounds of puppies whining and petrol driven coffee grinders.....grinding floated up to our windowless, humid sanctuary. Its been an amazing few weeks here in Borneo but that time is now at an end and so is the comfort zone. We leave these shores for pastures new and hea... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=462784&go=katendunc Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=458095&go=katendunc Wow have we been busy or what!  We are now in Sandakan, Sabah, (Malaysian Borneo) the country's 2nd biggest city and have found the first really decent accommodation since Cairns!  Thats a long time to spend in crappy beds and grubby rooms.  We are here to do some wildlife spotting on the Sungai Kinabatagan (big river) for a few days and that will mean roughing it on the accom front again so we ar... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=458095&go=katendunc Tue, 4 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=453210&go=katendunc Its Chinese New Year, so if your a Rat then congratulations this is your year! I would have thought it would be not such a great thing to be born a Rat but over here it doesn't seem so bad as most of the streets at night have loads of them running about!Chinese New Year has turned out to be something of a surprise as we thought it would be fire crackers, dragons and wild nights of drunken partyin... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=453210&go=katendunc Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=447630&go=katendunc Selamat Pagi to you all, as its morning here in the Cameron Highlands, Malaysia, I've just had my second favorite breakfast of all time (Roti Canai) and for a change up here at 1500 meters its very sunny and warm. We have finally arrived in Asia, catching the simple budget flight from Darwin to Singapore. I remember beginning our Asian travels here 3 and a half years ago on previous trip, althou... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=447630&go=katendunc Tue, 5 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=440925&go=katendunc My turn atlast! Dunc has been filling you in on our time in Australia and I think it is about time I typed a few words! He did do a good job but you know what women are like.....we always have something more to say! Mum and Dad left us just over a month ago for a traditional English Christmas whilst we ventured north despite all the advice of not to go too far north at this time of year and not... http://www.getjealous.com/getjealous.php?action=showdiaryentry&diary_id=440925&go=katendunc Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT