We’ve had such an amazing six months; met some fantastic people, stayed with some great friends and seen so many things. We’ve experienced around 12 different modes of transport (I think the elephant still has to be our favourite), seen two of the world’s seven natural wonders, got through six pairs of flip flops, four pairs of sunglasses and countless mozzie bites and beers...time really flies when you’re jet setting around the globe.
It’s difficult to think of our main highlights at the moment, as it all seems like only yesterday and too soon to reminisce, but off the top of our heads, our best bits from the last 187 days would have to include:
• Watching the Foo Fighters in Madison Square Gardens.
• Camping in the Grand Canyon in the height of winter!
• Driving and camping along the Pacific Highway.
• Watching the penguins make their way home for the evening, on Philip Island, Australia.
• Watching the sunrise over Black Beach in Mackay.
• Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef.
• Driving around Phuket on our scooter.
• A jungle trek with Vern the elephant.
• A jungle trek with Vern the elephant.
Now it’s back to the grindstone and saving for our next big adventure, hopefully in the not too distant future.
Although it’s been an absolute blast and a whirlwind of fun and new experiences, there are a lot of things about Scotland we miss and we seriously can’t wait to get home to see family and friends again.
As we write in this, in the Bangkok airport, we can think of a number of home comforts we’re looking forward to...
• Home cooked food – Emily's craving mac n' cheese in particular.
• Having a nice, normal cup of tea.
• A full Scottish breakfast.
• Enjoying the benefits of a shower for more than one hour.
• Pavements and crossings.
• Not having to douse ourselves in bug spray before heading out for the evening.
• Clean, safe tap water (and that reminds me, coming off the malaria tablets).
• Surprisingly, we are kind of looking forward to the temperate climate.
• Rediscovering the joy of wearing socks.
• And finally...meeting Emily’s new niece, who was born just after we left – We can’t wait to meet you Libby!
Our next and final stop (for a little while at least) – Edinburgh on Friday morning.
