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2017 World Tour

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- Day 28
- Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 2:57 PM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 3,528 m
- Nepal Manang 28.66427, 84.02566528°39’51” N 84°1’32” E
Trek to Manang (90km)
August 17, 2017 in Nepal ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Today's trek was a tough one. It wasn't so much to do with the landscape but more the weight on my back and blisters on my feet. Meanwhile, Phoebe had no problems. This evening Phoebe enjoyed some "wild barries" for dinner.

We have a rest day tomorrow before continuing to the high pass.Read more
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- Day 29
- Friday, August 18, 2017 at 5:30 PM
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 3,536 m
- Nepal Manang 28.665552, 84.02356728°39’56” N 84°1’25” E
Rest day = No walking today !
August 18, 2017 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
We rested our bodies today. Here's a few photos from Manang.
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- Day 30
- Saturday, August 19, 2017
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 4,209 m
- Nepal Ledar 28.738932, 83.97307628°44’20” N 83°58’23” E
Trek to Letdar (100km)
August 19, 2017 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
A nice gentle trek above the tree line today. It's still cloudy so we are using our imagination to visualize the peaks.

A couple of eagles flew past us which was pretty impressive.
TravelerHey guys looks like you're having an amazing time, fabulous pictures 😊 Xxx
8/21/17Reply
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- Day 31
- Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 2:15 PM
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 4,866 m
- Nepal Thorang Phedee 28.782663, 83.96759928°46’58” N 83°58’3” E
Trek to Thorung high camp (107.5km)
August 20, 2017 in Nepal ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Today was a short but steep walk to the high camp. We are now at 4850m above sea level, our last night before we cross the high pass.

No eagles today but I did see some signs that the Yeti roams these areas. Perhaps we will catch sight of it tomorrow.Read more
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- Day 32
- Monday, August 21, 2017 at 1:53 PM
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Altitude: 3,668 m
- Nepal Raneepauwa 28.815456, 83.86233928°48’56” N 83°51’44” E
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Trek to Muktinath (122km)
August 21, 2017 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
The alarm went off at 4:50am. It took us 2.5 hours of slow walking and heavy breathing to reach the pass. We stopped for a few minutes to take some photos but there were not many mountains to see.
Traveler How cold is it?!!
8/21/17Reply
Barry Clark Not sure but below zero. I was freezing!! Will call you in a few days time as back in Pokhara soon xx
8/21/17Reply
Traveler Great. Look forward to that x
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- Day 35
- Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 2:57 PM
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Altitude: 811 m
- Nepal Lakeside 28.212021, 83.95984628°12’43” N 83°57’35” E
Back to Pokhara
August 24, 2017 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
After the trek we got the bus back to Pokhara. Nepalese bus drivers have now overtaken Sri Lankan and Indians as the craziest drivers. There were a few moments where I could picture the headline saying "Nepal bus crash, 30 dead". Thankfully we all made it back in one piece after 10 hours on the adventure bus.Read more
Thankfully Phoebe and you are back safe. I felt literally sick looking at the photos of the buses trying to manoeuvre through a track.
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- Day 36
- Friday, August 25, 2017
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 1,295 m
- Nepal Asan 27.711677, 85.31337627°42’42” N 85°18’48” E
Last Day In Nepal
August 25, 2017 in Nepal ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
A 9 hour bus journey to Kathmandu saw us reach our final destination in Nepal.

Now we are in our way to country number four.
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- Day 38
- Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 3:32 PM
- ⛅ 31 °C
- Altitude: 15 m
- Thailand Bangrak 13.72762, 100.52432313°43’39” N 100°31’28” E
Bangkok
August 27, 2017 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Enjoying the conveniences of the city before or next trip.
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- Day 39
- Monday, August 28, 2017 at 2:21 PM
- 🌙 14 °C
- Altitude: 19 m
- Thailand Saphan Kwae Yai 14.041443, 99.50331314°2’29” N 99°30’12” E
Bridge over the river Kwai
August 28, 2017 in Thailand ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
We visited one of the war cemeteries and the death railway museum. It was quite a sobering experience knowing up to 100,000 people died during WW2 building the railway from Thailand to Myanmar.
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- Day 40
- Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 12:46 PM
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Altitude: 248 m
- Thailand Huai Kop 14.353889, 98.95507714°21’14” N 98°57’18” E
Hellfire pass
August 29, 2017 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
We decided to skip the waterfalls and visit Hellfire pass instead. The memorial and audio guide told the story of how the death railway was built through the jungle and hills to provide supplies to the Japanese in occupied Burma.Read more
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- Day 42
- Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 12:01 PM
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 20 m
- Myanmar Kamakasit 16.77526, 96.1462916°46’31” N 96°8’47” E
Yangon
August 31, 2017 in Myanmar ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
It's a small world! Phoebe bumped into her friend Ciaran from university days. We went out in the evening to have some food and as it was Ciaran's birthday we thought a celebratory drink was in order. We ended up in a very strange bar that was a cross between karaoke and a bad fashion show.
The number one tourist attraction in Yangon was also visited, the impressive Shewdagon pagoda.Read more
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- Day 44
- Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 6:59 AM UTC
- ☀️ 43 °C
- Altitude: 74 m
- Myanmar Bagan 21.173502, 94.86746321°10’25” N 94°52’3” E
Old Bagan
September 2, 2017 in Myanmar ⋅ ☀️ 43 °C
We hired an electric bike and visited a number of temples today. Sunset is peak viewing time at a number of temples but we managed to find one where we could actually sit down.

The bike battery died on the way back but a local stopped to help and we made it home for takeaway pizza (the first in over 40 days!)Read more
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- Day 46
- Monday, September 4, 2017 at 8:16 AM UTC
- ⛅ 36 °C
- Altitude: 76 m
- Myanmar Ashebyin 21.988808, 96.10736221°59’20” N 96°6’27” E
Mandalay
September 4, 2017 in Myanmar ⋅ ⛅ 36 °C
We were all pagoda 'ed out today so kept it simple and walked up a hill to view the city. Looking forward to getting back to the countryside tomorrow.

Fact of the day
Did you know that the cars here are right hand drive and they also drive on the right hand side of the road. It makes overtaking interesting!Read more
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- Day 47
- Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 10:59 AM UTC
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 1,309 m
- Myanmar Kalaw 20.636021, 96.56420420°38’10” N 96°33’51” E
Kalaw
September 5, 2017 in Myanmar ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
A long bus journey today into the mountains. I watched "12 years a slave", it was quite depressing! Then Phoebe decided we should watch "Loving", which was just as sad.

It was also a full moon, which meant it was a holy day, therefore monks started chanting at 5am.Read more
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- Day 48
- Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 7:23 PM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 1,351 m
- Myanmar Setkyagon 20.548416, 96.57223520°32’54” N 96°34’20” E
Somewhere in the Myanmar hills
September 6, 2017 in Myanmar ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
We started a new trek towards Inle Lake. With the help of Khin Khin (a local university student), the guide, our group set of through the fields. We were joined by Thibot and Justine (France) and Carla (London).

We are staying in a small village tonight. Our accommodation is basic but comfortable. Lights out at sunset.Read more
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- Day 49
- Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 8:31 PM
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 1,330 m
- Myanmar Pattubauk 20.530478, 96.72278620°31’50” N 96°43’22” E
Still trekking
September 7, 2017 in Myanmar ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
The fields today were full of chilli plants, aubergines, mountain rice, pumpkins, garlic as well as many other foods found only in this region.

There is very little machinery used, the most advanced seems to be an ox and plough. The farmers head to the fields at sunrise and return home just before dusk. Its back breaking work at times but theypadre probably happier than people who stare at a computer screen for 9 hours a day.Read more
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- Day 50
- Friday, September 8, 2017 at 9:33 AM UTC
- ☀️ 12 °C
- Altitude: 883 m
- Myanmar Nyaung Shwe 20.659528, 96.92634820°39’34” N 96°55’35” E
Inle Lake
September 8, 2017 in Myanmar ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
We saw our first Myanmar rocket launcher today. There's no need for the US to be scared of this country's missile ambitions but have a search on YouTube for these homemade rockets.

We finished our 60km trek with a boat ride along Inle Lake. The fisherman were balancing quite spectacularly one legged and whacking the water to catch fish. It'd been a good three days exploring the hills and disconnecting from the internet.Read more
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- Day 52
- Sunday, September 10, 2017
- ☁️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 394 m
- Thailand Chiang Rai 19.905863, 99.83272919°54’21” N 99°49’58” E
Chiang Rai
September 10, 2017 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Back in Thailand where the country is still officially in 12 months of mourning for their late king. All public buildings have black and white ribbons and a picture of the old king.

On a different note, today we visited the Wat Rong Khun (aka the White temple), a very modern Buddhist temple. It was interesting to see Wolverine and The Predator amongst the sculptures.

The evening was spent having a Thai massage then dinner by the river. A very relaxing day!Read more
TravelerWhat an adventure! Love Grandma X
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- Day 54
- Tuesday, September 12, 2017
- ⛅ 31 °C
- Altitude: 317 m
- Thailand Ban Mai Langmo 18.787432, 98.97957718°47’15” N 98°58’46” E
Chiang Mai
September 12, 2017 in Thailand ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
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- Day 55
- Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 2:58 PM
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 17 m
- Malaysia Kampung Ayer Hitam 2.74396, 101.6889272°44’38” N 101°41’20” E
Kuala Lumpur
September 13, 2017 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Having a break while we wait for the next flight.
TravelerGo here: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review…
9/13/17Reply
Barry ClarkNot leaving the airport, only have a couple of hours here. Plus my knee is knackered after a Thai massage, struggling to walk at the moment.
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- Day 56
- Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 9:49 AM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Malaysia Mabul 4.247011, 118.6271064°14’49” N 118°37’38” E
Mabul island
September 14, 2017 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Our accommodation is less than luxurious but what a place to spend a day or two staring out to sea. We went snorkelling along the local reef and watched the sunset from the balcony.

P.s No sign of any pirates!Read more
TravelerHow's the diving?
9/14/17Reply
Barry ClarkI did two dives today, good muck dive. Lots of small fish but also a few big turtles. Internet not great, pictures to be uploaded soon.
9/15/17Reply
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- Day 57
- Friday, September 15, 2017 at 7:23 PM
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 7 m
- Malaysia Pulau Mabul 4.246723, 118.6310964°14’48” N 118°37’52” E
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Dive time
September 15, 2017 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Two scuba dives along the reef and a scuba intro for Phoebe. Plenty of fish life and a few big turtles. Don't worry, I'll show you the extended highlights of the dives soon 😉
Traveler Why are you not staying here?
9/16/17Reply
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- Day 59
- Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 10:56 AM
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitude: 66 m
- Malaysia Sepilok 5.862235, 117.9479275°51’44” N 117°56’53” E
Sepilok Orangutan rehabilitation centre
September 17, 2017 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Palm oil is the cash crop of Borneo, the palm trees are everywhere! Rainforest is being cut down to make way for new crops. This is having a big impact on the orangutans natural habitat. This centre provides rehab for the orangutans that have been orphaned or become ill due to the destruction of their forests.Read more
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- Day 60
- Monday, September 18, 2017
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 23 m
- Malaysia Sungai Lokan 5.441607, 117.7319045°26’30” N 117°43’55” E
Kinabatagan river safari
September 18, 2017 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
A trip to Kinabatagan wildlife reserve. Our group consisted of 3 other couples from the UK (Bristol and Brighton x2). We spotted wild orangutans and probiscus monkeys. Crocodiles and monitor lizards made cameo appearances. There was also plenty of bird life. kingfishers, hornbills, bee eaters as well as a few eagles.

On the fishing trip, Phoebe caught the first fish within a couple of minutes while the rest of us struggled to catch anything until we moved further upstream. She caught the most fish in the group but couldn't eat any of them 😂

If you are ever in this neck of the woods, look up UncleTan, the staff were brilliant (three of them supported Liverpool as well!)Read more
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- Day 64
- Friday, September 22, 2017 at 12:17 PM
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitude: 10 m
- Malaysia Tanjong Sempang Mangayau 7.036657, 116.7426157°2’12” N 116°44’33” E
Tip of Borneo
September 22, 2017 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Two months in.... 50km round cycle trip to the Tip of Borneo. Thankfully a cloudy day so not too sweaty 😉
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