South East Asia 2004

Day Location Summary
2 London – Phnom Penh In which the journey begins, and a sudden realisation causes the author some considerable concern
3 Phnom Penh In which the horror of a brutal history is revealed, that must be remembered always, lest it be repeated
4 Phnom Penh – Siem Reap In which the author discovers that water is an effective means of transport in the undeveloped land of Cambodia, and first receives sight of the majestic temples of angkor
5 Siem Reap In which the majestic temples of Angkor are shown in their full glory, and the author narrowly avoids a third consecutive day of shopping
6 Siem Reap – Bangkok During which the travellers complete a painfully slow journey to Bangkok
7 Bangkok In which the author is reunited with old friends, and bids farewell to a fellow traveller
8 Bangkok – Penang In which Thailand is shown to make the usual distinction between the priceless principles of democracy and the business of politics.
9 Penang In which a new traveller is introduced, who makes an unexpected admission which threatens to ruin the trip
10 Penang In which the author is cautioned against the release of tortoises
11 Penang In which the travellers are physically outclassed on a treacherous descent from the highest peak on the island
12 Penang – Banding Island In which the travellers encounter wild elephants
13 Malaysian Jungle In which certain shocking incidents in the jungle threaten the life of the Author and necessitate an immediate evacuation
14 Malaysian Jungle In which the travellers bear witness to a scene of devastation, and ward off swarms of predatory creatures
15 Banding Island – Kota Bharu In which the existence of an exhibition of the utmost triviality is exposed, and a brief history of violent conquest is presented
16 Kota Bharu – Perhentian Islands During which the author commits a premeditated act of trespass, and an expanse of water is traversed at exceptional speed
17 Perhentian Islands In which nothing of major consequence occured
18 Perhentian Islands Which features all manner of exotic sea creatures, including giant turtles, and a selection of the author’s observations about the natives