Meeting, and talking to, new people from all over the world.
Jeremy Summers' airline buddy passes.
Bali, Indonesia:
Snorkeling at Bunutan Beach.
Poolside Swedish massages, for $7.00, from JoAnn, at Sinur Bali Hotel.
Sunsets on Legian Beach.
Salmon & avocado wraps, made by Mudiani, at Sinur Bali Hotel.
Cashew Ginger Chicken at Dewa Warung in Ubud.
The green rice fields of Ubud.
Singapore:
The Botanic Garden outdoor symphony concert.
The cleanliness.
The efficient metro system.
Melaka, Malaysia:
Dinner & conversation with Zareel.
Experiencing the kindness of strangers (Elaine & Alex).
Our Portugese/Malaysian dinner, with Nancie.
Impromptu dinner, purchased by Nancie & Samuel, with all the guesthouse guests.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia:
Sitting & people watching at the fountain below The Petronas Towers.
The Hindu Temple in Chinatown.
Eating our first whole fish in Chinatown.
Wine & cheese on Christmas Eve.
Chiang Mai, Thailand:
Timmy's Thai foot massages.
Ron's breezeway & high speed internet at the Wild Orchid Guesthouse.
Riding motorcycles.
Meeting Kosta.
Fish massage.
Doi Suthep.
The White Temple of Chiang Rai.
Ron's tour of Northern Thailand.
Bangkok, Thailand:
Cruising the river on the boat taxis.
Our room & bathroom at Saphai-Pae.
The Temple of the Emrald Buddha Complex & The Grand Palace.
Listening to the monks chant, and the reclining Buddha in Wat Pho.
The Vimanmek Mansion.
Siem Reap, Cambodia:
Everything about the temple complex of Angkor Wat. (This may be our favorite place on earth!!)
Ending each day with cold beer at Rosy's Guesthouse.
Meeting Anna & Smiley.
Our new tattoos.
Otres Beach, Sihaoukville, Cambodia:
The Gulf of Thailand & the beautiful beach!!
Fresh seasfood.
Falling asleep & waking up to the sound of the surf.
Beach vendors: Jenny, Srei, On, Pearom.
Kampot & Kep, Cambodia:
Our new buzz cuts.
Sof, our tuk-tuk driver, and his tour.
All of the smiling, waiving, "hello madame" yelling children.
Na Tien, Vietnam:
Live chickens, ducks, & roosters being sold at the market.
An interesting dinner at a street vendor on Romper Room table & chairs.
Can Tho, Vietnam:
Vietnamese coffee.
Sitting, watching life on the river.
Our hotel room.
Tempure fried pumpkin flowers.
Saigon beers.
Dinner on the river; meeting Michael & Edit.
Mekong River Tour:
Waiving to and smiling at the people we passed.
The family & dinner at Nam Thanh Homestay.
DaLat wine and Longin Moonshine at Nam Thanh.
Saigon:
$4.00 bus ride from My Tho.
Cheap North Face backpacks.
Riding motorcycles around this crazy city.
Vietnamese specialties: Banh Xeo & Banh Khot.
Badminton in the park.
Pastries.
Beer in our alley with the locals.
DaLat, Vietnam:
Beautiful scenery, hot houses filled with flowers.
Cooler temperatures.
Gorgeous ride to Nha Trang.
Nha Trang, Vietnam:
Walking along the beautiful beach.
Rooftop dinner of grilled crocodile & veggies.
Beautiful train ride to DaNang/Hoi An.
Hoi An, Vietnam:
The precious town that reminded us of New Orleans.
Quaint river scenes.
Happy hour at White Sail Cafe.
Eating at Balle Walle.
Hue, Vietnam:
Seeing the kings' tombs & the Citadel.
Walking around the walled city.
Meeting Vera & Maddie.
Hanoi, Vietnam:
New Century Hotel & children singing Vietnamese nursery rhymes outside of our window.
Dinners at Gecko restaurant.
Vibrant, bustling old quarter.
Cold draft beer on the patio at Rocky's Cafe.
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam:
Our deluxe room on boat one.
Meeting Joanne, Francine & Karen from Montreal, Canada.
Karaoke, dancing & second lining.
The gorgeous bay and limestone mountains.
Metting Eamonn from Ireland.
Nanning, China:
Eating McDonald's big macs for the first time in 2 months.
Shopping for Gina's new shoes.
Guilin, China:
Finding Phyl's sweatshirt.
Eating grilled meats & veggies in the shopping mall area.
The people at Ming Palace International Youth Hostel.
Yangshuo, China:
Gorgeous, yet freezing, Li River tour.
Riley's warm Cafe.
Meeting Richard & Carl.
The quaintness of the town.
Having our clothes dried in a dryer for the first time since arriving in Asia.
Custard/egg pies from the bakery across the street.
Watching the people from our balcony.
Chengdu, China:
Dr. Logan at Global Clinic.
Peter's Tex Mex Restaurant.
The metro.
The pandas.
The opera.
Lazybones Hostel.
Our first (hot) shower after returning from our 5 days tour on the Yangtze River.
Yangtze River Cruise:
Cat!!!!!!
The Three Little Gorges Tour.
The best bus we ever had, from Chongquing to Chengdu.
The family from Urumqi, China (Anjou).
