Bangkok, Thailand
Al staying cool in our air-conditioned apartment.
Bangkok, Thailand
View over Sukhumvit from our apartment.
Bangkok, Thailand
The "Trendy Apartments" swimming pool.
Bangkok, Thailand
Tuktuks and a pink taxi - they also come in other bright colours.
Bangkok, Thailand
Diesel engine from a truck in one of the famous longtail river boats.
Bangkok, Thailand
The Grand Palace - such a lot to see here.
Bangkok, Thailand
Good advice for the unsuspecting tourist.
Bangkok, Thailand
A golden guard outside one of the temples.
Bangkok, Thailand
Typical Thai temple architecture.
Bangkok, Thailand
The Emerald Buddha Temple.
Bangkok, Thailand
Golden guards surround the temple.
Bangkok, Thailand
These guys are everywhere!
Bangkok, Thailand
A golden Wat - lots of these in Thailand but they are not all gold.
Bangkok, Thailand
Change of scene - this is Soi Cowboy. One of the the streets in Bangkok crammed with girlie bars.
Bangkok, Thailand
The manager of this bar decided the honest approach would pull in the punters!
Bangkok, Thailand
Fancy a late night snack - deep fried grasshoppers, cockroaches and various other insects for sale!
Bangkok, Thailand
You can buy most things on the streets - this is the man to see if you need a brush.
River Kwai, Thailand
Al with Sophie, Tilly, Emma and Dave on a Burma railway locomotive.
River Kwai, Thailand
The famous Bridge over the River Kwai.
River Kwai, Thailand
Al has crossed the bridge - where is she off to now? .... Burma?
Tiger Temple, Thailand
Al with a sleeping Tiger - fortunately he had already eaten!
Tiger Temple, Thailand
Nige with a Tiger - not sure you are allowed to do this in England.
Tiger Temple, Thailand
The Buddhist Monks look after the Tigers and give up all their worldly goods - except the iPhone of course!
Hanoi, Vietnam
Poster celebrating 80 years of the Vietnamese Communist Party. Featuring Uncle Ho.
Hanoi, Vietnam
The old town - small shops making and selling all sorts are found here - this is a drum shop.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Delivering drums - by motorbike!
Hanoi, Vietnam
City centre traffic - no apparent traffic regulations here.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Nice line in helmets for the discerning biker!
Hanoi, Vietnam
Flower delivery man - probably saving up for a motorbike.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Hawker selling vegetables - the pavements are for eating, doing business and parking bikes.
Hanoi, Vietnam
How about a nice carpet? Pedestrians should walk on the road or buy a bike!
Hanoi, Vietnam
Haircut Sir?
Hanoi, Vietnam
Taking a break - it is hard work selling vegetables.
Hanoi, Vietnam
More stuff celebrating 80 years of the Communist Party.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi Fine Art Museum - Buddha picking his ear.
Hanoi, Vietnam
The Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh.
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Our cruise boat - one of hundreds that ferry tourists around the bay.
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Al enjoying the scenery.
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Fruit and vegetable sales - you will not go hungry here.
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
How about a nice bunch of bananas?
Hanoi, Vietnam
Al at the One Leg Pagoda - unfortunately she is standing right in front of the leg so you cannot see it!
Hanoi, Vietnam
The main Hanoi to Saigon railway line - not much peace if you live right next to it.
Hanoi to Saigon Railway, Vietnam
12 hours overnight from Hanoi to Hue and our second trip from Hue to Saigon was 22 hours.
Hue Citadel, Vietnam
The Citadel is huge. It is surrounded by a moat and a wall and contains numerous temples.
Hue Citadel, Vietnam
One of the grand gates in the Citadel wall.
Hue Citadel, Vietnam
A smaller gate inside the Citadel.
Hue Citadel, Vietnam
Yes, another gate - it must be lunchtime by now!
Hue Citadel, Vietnam
And here is lunch - a local speciality. Seafood soup with noodles and some red spicy stuff.
Hoi An, Vietnam
The fruit and vegetable market. The pointy hat is a popular fashion accessory here.
Hoi An, Vietnam
Silk lanterns on the bridge to celebrate Tet (Chinese New Year).
Hoi An, Vietnam
A familiar sign preserved for the tourists.
Tay Ninh, Vietnam
The Holy See - home of the Cao Dai religion.
Tay Ninh, Vietnam
Cao Dai worshippers inside the temple.
Cu Chi, Vietnam
An entrance to the Cu Chi Tunnels - no wonder the Americans could not find them all.
Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Nige looking a little unsure about holding this large Python!
Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Making rice crackers.
Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Vietnamese ladies resting in the shade.
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
Tank at the War Remnants museum. This one was used by the "American imperialist aggressors".
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
Al with a North Vietnamese Peoples Army tank used to storm the Reunification Palace.
Puteri Harbour, Malaysia
Nige up the mast - fixing the wind direction indicator which was bent when a fat bird sat on it!
Melacca, Malaysia
Al with some new friends in Melacca.
Penang, Malaysia
Tanjong City marina with Strummer in the foreground - a bit rolly when that ferry arrives but it is right in the town centre.
Penang, Malaysia
View from the marina - one of many beautiful colonial buildings.
Penang, Malaysia
Another colonial legacy - The Queen Victoria Memorial Clock tower.
Penang, Malaysia
Loads of Chinese buildings aswell - many quite dilapidated like this one.
Penang, Malaysia
Temples everywhere - this one always has the biggest and smokiest joss sticks.
Penang, Malaysia
The Indians are also here - our favourite Indian Restaurant - great for Tandoori Chicken and Naan.
Penang, Malaysia
Indian street stall - very tasty Onion Bhajis and Vegetable Pakoras.
Penang, Malaysia
Freshly cooked Samosas only RM1
(about 20p). Will have to be careful or we'll be getting fat!
Penang, Malaysia
Backpacker land on Lebuh Chulia. Laid back atmosphere and cheap beer at the Betelnut Cafe (orange sign).
Penang to KL, Malaysia
Our bus to Kuala Lumpur - very comfortable with fancy curtains and a rather loud colour scheme.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Merdeka Square with its old colonial buildings and modern KL in the background.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Modern building with Islamic styling.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Coliseum Hotel bar - a relic of British colonial days and totally unspoilt by progress!
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Al with the Petronas Twin Towers in the backgound.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Nige on the Petronas Twin Towers skybridge - quite high up but not even halfway to the top.
Langkawi, Malaysia
Hole in the Wall anchorage in Langkawi. Calm and peacful but loads of flies at night.
Langkawi, Malaysia
The swimming pool at Rebak marina.