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  • Day 3

    Phnom Penh is basically known to foreigners for two primary attractions – the Tuol Sleng genocide museum, and the killing fields. These chronicle the history of one of the world’s bloodiest campaigns of violence, a genocide in which some say three million people perished at the hands of the Khmer Rouge. We headed to Tuol Sleng first.

  • Day 2

    I hadn’t been away for a while, and when it was time to do it all again it wasn’t difficult to choose where to go. My sister Emily was in China for two months, and planned to finish her trip with a week in Cambodia and Thailand. I was envious and keen to try China but without really enough time to spare. I decided to book another tour with Gecko Travel to Malaysia, and join Emily for the preceding week to check out Cambodia.

  • South East Asia 2004

    DayLocationSummary2London – Phnom PenhIn which the journey begins, and a sudden realisation causes the author some considerable concern3Phnom PenhIn which the horror of a brutal history is revealed, that must be remembered always, lest it be repeated4Phnom Penh – Siem ReapIn 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 angkor5Siem ReapIn which the majestic temples of Angkor are shown in their full glory, and the author narrowly avoids a third consecutive day of shopping6Siem Reap – BangkokDuring which the travellers complete a painfully slow journey to Bangkok7BangkokIn which the author is reunited with old friends, and bids farewell to a fellow traveller8Bangkok – PenangIn which Thailand is shown to make the usual distinction between the priceless principles of democracy and the business of politics.9PenangIn which a new traveller is introduced, who makes an unexpected admission which threatens to ruin the trip10PenangIn which the author is cautioned against the release of tortoises11PenangIn which the travellers are physically outclassed on a treacherous descent from the highest peak on the island12Penang – Banding IslandIn which the travellers encounter wild elephants13Malaysian JungleIn which certain shocking incidents in the jungle threaten the life of the Author and necessitate an immediate evacuation14Malaysian JungleIn which the travellers bear witness to a scene of devastation, and ward off swarms of predatory creatures15Banding Island – Kota BharuIn which the existence of an exhibition of the utmost triviality is exposed, and a brief history of violent conquest is presented16Kota Bharu – Perhentian IslandsDuring which the author commits a premeditated act of trespass, and an expanse of water is traversed at exceptional speed17Perhentian IslandsIn which nothing of major consequence occured18Perhentian IslandsWhich features all manner of exotic sea creatures, including giant turtles, and a selection of the author’s observations about the natives

  • Day 7

    summary:Strong winds for our last day. Speedy sailing to Acle and back.
    location:Ludham
    trip:sailing03
    day:7

  • Day 6

    location:Thurne/Ludham
    summary:Quanted back to the yard. Poor weather, we went to the cinema
    trip:sailing03
    day:6

  • Day 5

    location:Wroxham/Thurne
    summary:Becalmed. Proceeded using quant to Thurne. Break at nature trail. Storm in the evening. My birthday
    trip:sailing03
    day:5

  • Day 4

    location:Acle/Wroxham
    summary:Fair wind for sail to Horning, so proceeded to Wroxham. Mudweighted overnight
    trip:sailing03
    day:4

  • Day 3

    location:Barton/Acle
    summary:Morning swim. Afternoon sail to Acle with the tide
    trip:sailing03
    day:3

  • Day 2

    location:Thurne/Barton
    summary:Fair wind for sailing to Barton Broad. Mudweighted overnight
    trip:sailing03
    day:2

  • Day 1

    location:Ludham/Thurne
    summary:Arrive midday. Shop for stores, moored at Thurne
    trip:sailing03
    day:1