tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post3812524048962299855..comments2023-10-19T20:24:30.761+08:00Comments on Orpheus Sings the Guitar Electric: Just Came Back from Halong Bay Tourdarkorpheushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02565452271408221461noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-18593931405911352692007-11-25T10:49:00.000+08:002007-11-25T10:49:00.000+08:00I'm bringing a jacket with me for the cool weather...I'm bringing a jacket with me for the cool weather up at the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia. I do plan to do some hiking up there.<BR/><BR/>The passport is biometric so it saves a lot of time clearing immigration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-35985993439820813112007-11-24T20:09:00.000+08:002007-11-24T20:09:00.000+08:00Nymeth Seriana is totally cool - and genuinely nic...<B>Nymeth</B> Seriana is totally cool - and genuinely nice. But I am with you on the bedbugs - the red welts on her are alarming. No thank you.<BR/><BR/>And Seriana did mention how it's a constant challenge, always waking up in new places, having to constantly seek out the cheapest accomodation, where to eat etc.<BR/><BR/>And she was joking that after staying at the cheap dorms for 7 months, she has no modesty left. She just strips to change in front of anyone. ;p<BR/><BR/>But I think you can still travel, in a more manageble way. Maybe backpack to France or something? It's still travelling. At your own terms. <BR/><BR/>Pictures will be of Halong Bay mainly.<BR/><BR/><B>Carl</B> Thanks Carl. I really enjoyed the Halong Bay tour. It was so restful. I was watching the sun set there and taking photos. But after a while I stopped taking photos and just watched the sun going down.<BR/><BR/><B>Chris</B> I think I will probably stick to the 1~2 trips a year plan. It does gets harder as years goes by and you have a job, and commitments. Doesn't mean we have to abandon travelling plans, but maybe just modify them a little.<BR/><BR/><B>Matt</B> 4 pages left? It should be okay - the customs officers always find a place to stamp. Just wondering, your passport - is it biometric? I just renewed my passport and I'm still curious about how the biometric passport works.<BR/><BR/>On, it was at night - so you have the sea breeze coming in and you'll need a jacket. It's bearable, but you definitely need a blanket if you want to sleep under the stars.darkorpheushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02565452271408221461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-43532163544884317722007-11-24T13:07:00.000+08:002007-11-24T13:07:00.000+08:00It sounds like you've had quite an adventure on th...It sounds like you've had quite an adventure on the trip. Is it really that cold on the junk that you'll catch a cold? So the heat isn't stifling then.<BR/><BR/>One of the greatest rewards of travel is that you will meet people from all over the world, even if you only brush shoulders with them. <BR/><BR/>I was just looking at my passport as I'm getting ready for the trip. I've got 4 pages left and that should be barely enough for Malaysia, Thailand, and Hong Kong, neither of which requires a visa.<BR/><BR/>Keep on exploring and enjoying, would catch up with you soon. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-52784158404294572702007-11-24T02:51:00.000+08:002007-11-24T02:51:00.000+08:00The trip sounds beautiful! It seems like one of th...The trip sounds beautiful! It seems like one of those life experiences that you certainly won't forget. You've met some very unique individuals and seen some wonderful sights! <BR/><BR/>I envy people who are able to travel a lot sometimes, but then I think of all the things you mentioned and I really don't know if I could spend months on end travelling. On paper it sounds nice, but in reality it would be rough! Have a good time for the rest of your time there!chrisa511https://www.blogger.com/profile/05793512698366676453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-24405460853965112812007-11-23T23:05:00.000+08:002007-11-23T23:05:00.000+08:00Sounds wonderful, and yet I love your 'back to rea...Sounds wonderful, and yet I love your 'back to reality' comments concerning the not so glamorous parts of travel. But the great thing about it all is the lasting memories will be the ones of the adventure, the joy of discovery, the things you would not have seen or experienced without taking the plunge and setting off on the journey. I'm very happy for you.Carl V. Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948764216438379394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15914227.post-37495075532214618872007-11-23T21:49:00.000+08:002007-11-23T21:49:00.000+08:00It sounds like you are having a wonderful time - a...It sounds like you are having a wonderful time - and unfortunately time always seems to go by much too fast when that is the case.<BR/><BR/>It also sounds like you met some fascinating people. Joe sounds great! It is always inspiring to see elderly people who are so passionate about life. It goes to show that old age doesn't have to be bleak, which is how society tends to portray it. <BR/><BR/>And Seriana...wow. I think you're right, most of us dream of doing something like that. But you made me ask myself, would I actually? I don't mind roughing it a bit, but I do think I draw the line at bedbugs :P <BR/><BR/>My boyfriend and I were talking about this a few days ago... before we'd always talk of going on a Inter-rail across Europe, but these days we admit that we probably won't actually do it, because the idea of travelling by train non-stop for a month sounds more painful than pleasant. I am willing to make sacrifices to travel, but after a certain point I get too tired and grumpy to actually enjoy myself, and if I am to be miserable I might as well stay at home.<BR/><BR/>So... I don't know. I guess the best is to have reasonable goals. I do want to travel - it is honestly one of my goals in life - but I will do it bit by bit, in manageable doses, so that I can actually enjoy things as much as possible. 7 months on the road would just be too much for me, although I do admire those who do it.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy the rest of your trip! I expect some pictures when you return :PAna S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.com