It's my Birthday.....

Laos Trip March 09

Hannah and I went to Laos in March 09.

Check out the small plane that we had to fly on.....for those that know H you can imagine the look on her face :)

We spent a few days in Luang Prabang, very beautiful and then took a 2 day cruise along the Mekong toward China. We met a European pop star on the boat - can't mention names of course but he's on iTunes with "best of" albums so I rate that big enough to be called a star.

Before we entered China we got off the boat crossed to Thailand and drove down to Chiang Rai then back through Bangkok to Singapore. Some great scenery along the way!!!!

Gary's 40th, London and Paris

Hannah got me!!!

I knew I was going to London and Paris to see friends and to sightsee for my birthday but I had no idea of the amazing party Hannah had arranged for me.

We flew to London on the Thursday and met up with some friends for my birthday drinks in London on the Friday night.  We went into London again on the Saturday to meet my sister and daughters for high tea.  In the evening we were going to a bar for a friends 30th party (genuinely) - little did I know that I was I was being taken to MY 40th instead.

When we arrived at the bar, unexpectingly I was pushed through a curtain where all my friends were hiding wearing masks of me and shouting surprise - very funny and somewhat freaky. It could have been even funnier as Hannah didnt realise there were steps behind the curtain when she pushed me.....not the most graceful entrance :)

It was so good to see so many friends I haven't seen for such a long time.  People had travelled so far it was quite emotional I am really humbled.  Given most of you are nearly the big 40/30 I hope can return the thought and surprise sometime soon :)  

Enjoy the pics...

Dave's Trip to Singapore

It was great to see Dave in Singapore in September.  Lots of sight seeing, a trip to Hong Kong and topped with the F1 Grand Prix resulted in some great memories and photos to share!

Hannah's 30th Birthday

Happy Birthday Doogle!

Hannah's birthday started with some excessive partying at No 5 Emerald Hill followed by "brunch" for 16 of Hannah's great friends at the Hyatt Hotel.  To think before we moved here Hannah was worried about meeting people ;)

Everyone had a great time especially the birthday girl who fitted in a trip to Bintan Indonesia with Josie and Kerie as well.

James and the snake

James came to see us again recently.


As always, this involved lots of mindless drinking although this time this wasn't the most eventful thing James brought. We almost died in the jungle though when James decided to pull a branch that had a very poisonous snake at the top of it!

Hannah and I are looking forward to James' next trip to Asia :)

One year on....

So...it's coming close to a year now and I can't believe how time has flown. Just thought I would post some new pics - some of Jan and Feb, when mum, dad and Jeremy visited and some of us with friends that live in Singapore...having been here this long I guess we had to show we do have some friends here!!

Anyway I hope everyone back home is well...lots of love as always
H&G