Two of your finest ice cold Vietnamese Bia Hoi’s please Squire, I’ll take one glass half full and one half empty thanks. The latter, brewed with outrageously dangerous driving, distilled with hoteliers who have an apparent loathing for all tourists and kegged with the ‘liberation’ of our cash, is a hard one to swallow. Being negative is not my style, but some things bring a girl down and take their toll. I’ve necked this local brew enough, now I’d rather quaff something more palatable .. pass me that first glass Squire! It’s refreshingly friendly, with a devilish wit about it and has a depth of generosity to boot. I’ll have a refill please, and with it may I clink glasses and raise a toast to all who I know and love, near and far, past and present. To our newest friends may I say that cruising, boozing and curry choosing has never been more fun! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Everyone! xxx
I will raise a glass to you both on Monday at 12pm our time
Happy, healthy, safe and amazing – to 2013!
Cheers
Xxx
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Posted by Marian/Mum | December 29, 2012, 3:01 pmHappy New year sweet things time for a skype soon….. we will get Florin and Deniz Steve Dan me and the dog all together for it xxx
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Posted by Nu | December 29, 2012, 4:26 pmHey Pete and Mary,
Looks as though the two of you are having the time of your life. Have a wonderful New Years celebration tonight.
What are your plans for 2013? Carry on riding into the sunset?
Big Love,
Jools
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pete Reply:
January 5th, 2013 at 7:20 am
Hey Julio! Happy New year to you, Bryony, Kesia and Xylina! No specific plans other than making our way through SE Asia and into Australia. We’re thinking (and so are our dwindling bank accounts) that we might try and set-up base somewhere in NZ and try and earn a few bucks. Just enjoying taking it easy by the beach few a few days at the moment. Nice to be by the sea after being so far away from the coast for so long.
Good to hear from ya!
P X
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Posted by Julien | December 31, 2012, 12:31 pmhappy new year.
are you heading Malaysia? my country? give a yell, we could ride part of your route.
and giving any assistant required
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pete Reply:
January 5th, 2013 at 7:05 am
Thanks very much Khoo. Yes, we will be heading into Malaysia in a few months time. Are you on warmshowers.org, couchsurfing.org, and/ or facebook?
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khoo Reply:
January 12th, 2013 at 12:35 pm
@pete,
yes, i am on warmshowers.org, username “sckhoo”
never hosted anyone before. but will try to help as much as possible.
let me know your schedule, i will want to tag along for a short trip
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Posted by khoo | January 1, 2013, 10:45 amYour Vietnam photos are stunning
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Posted by Mum/Marian | January 1, 2013, 6:44 pmHappy New Year Mary and Pete!
xx
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pete Reply:
January 5th, 2013 at 7:03 am
Right back atcha Luce!
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Posted by Lucy | January 1, 2013, 9:28 pmSo you are thinking of being in NZ for a while. Yes, yes, yes! xxxx
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pete Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 4:15 am
Sure are! Get your saddle ready… and I guess you’ll probably be needing the rest of your bike too.
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Becky Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 4:24 am
Awesome! Might get a touring bike to add to my collection. Can’t wait to see you both. Any ideas when you might be heading this way…just so I know when to quit my job!
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Posted by Becky | January 11, 2013, 3:49 am