Final Thoughts

Manda writes:

It is finally time to draw a line and put an end to our diary. Thank you so much for tuning in to our adventures. Much as we wanted to, we could not physically  take you with us but felt that with this diary, it was the next best thing. Thanks also for your comments, tips and emails, which we have appreciated greatly.

Many thanks to Chris & Kirsty (Sydney, Australia), Barbara & Ted (Auckland, NZ), Brent (Christchurch, NZ), Eric (Melbourne, Australia), Chris (Melbourne, Australia), Stef & Am (Bangkok, Thailand) and Gary & Anita (KL, Malaysia) who have kindly put us up and shown us great hospitality.

Special thanks also to Doug (San Francisco, USA), Tony (Brisbane, Australia), Louise (Sydney, Australia), Stephanie (Melbourne, Australia), Marni (Melbourne, Australia), Sharon & Dave (Perth, Australia), Jase & Jess (Perth, Australia), Robert (from Sydney but whom we met in Bangkok), Alan & Ann (Koh Samui, Thailand), Li Ping (Penang, Malaysia), Ching Yee (KL, Malaysia), Siew Ling (KL, Malaysia), Kenneth & Grace (KL, Malaysia), Peter & Ting Ting (KL, Malaysia) and numerous others who showed us how the locals enjoy themselves.

There are still countless others who we've met along the way that have helped improve our experience in some way or another. We'd also like to thank these people but do not have the room to list each and every one. You know who you are!

We had a great time travelling to many countries and meeting some amazing people. Opportunities like these do not come often but every now and then they do. Much as it may seem like a difficult decision at the time, if you ever get the opportunity to see more of the world, what are you waiting for? Go ahead! There's a big ole world out there just waiting to be explored! To quote Mr Springer (because it seems appropriate) ... in the meantime, "take care of yourself and each other".

Manda and Ian