We've eaten somethings but!!!!!!!!!

Yesterday we bought some sausages for breakfast. Cooked them in the frying pan and the skins were so tough our knives and forks were bouncing off. We chewed lots and ate them, they were quiet tasty. So today I decided to just put them in boiling water (like frankfurters). They were still tough so we decided to "peel" them. It was then we realised they were all individually wrapped in plastic. Sausages in condoms I ask you.

Penang Malaysia

Well after 22 hours of travelling 17 hours by train then a ferry ride then a bus we finally arrived at our hotel at 4pm (english time not Thai). The last 4 hours on the train was in Malaysia, as they are a Muslim country NO alcohol. It was a long 4 hours I can tell you. Our sleeping compartments on the train were better than expected but it was so cold. I also had to evict 2 cockroaches from my bed. Perhaps they were cold too. The toilets left a lot to be desired, absolutely disgusting. Our first trip out was to the bank. On our way we meet a moniter lizard. It was at least 6 feet long. No exaggeration. See picture, his tail is missing as I couldn't get it all in (I'm very happy this one didn't jump on my arm). Hotel was good as was the swimming pool and beach. Food was a lot more expensive than we have been used to. Got our visas stamped for the the next 90 days, next time maybe Vietnam?

Crossing to nowhere?

Not to be used by Muggles.

A picture for Fran

Its a bit blurred as I was a little shakey. I don't think its the same one but they all look the same to me.

FOOTBALL

I watched my first ever football match last night, England versus Solvenia. The commentary was fantastic. All in Thai, nobody was getting overly excited. They also didn't get names or numbers correct. Priceless.

Where are the other 000 people.

Well yesterday Sunday, we went to the Jazz Festival at Hua Hin. It lasted for 3 days and Sunday was the last day. Last year it was reported that over 35,000 people attended over the 3 day period. My guess is that it must have been pretty busy Friday and Saturday. As you can see from the photo there were more people on the stage than in the audience. Quiet entertaining but we didn't stay long. Sitting on a sandy beach for hours on end, I don't think Europeans are built to do that. Very painful.

Leaving Thailand

Well we have nearly done our first 90 days so its time to leave Thailand and get our visas renewed. We have booked a sleeper train down to Butterworth, Malaysia. From there we will spend 3 nights on Penang Island. Can't wait, its been a long time since we were there. Train only costs £20.00 per person each way. I'll let you know.