Day 11–13 Halong Bay
We wandered around Halong this morning – in search of coffee and to stretch our legs before our boat journey. There’s a heap of construction so the area will look very different in a few years time. We walked to … Continued
Day 9 10 Nihn Bihn and Halong
After a good rest we get up for an early learn to make your own lunch. Pork spring rolls, mango salad and beef with lemon grass. Were too full by then to make the 2nd main. We had intended to … Continued
Day 8–Bich Dong Pagoda
Our last shift at EPRC today. They put us both on the hill in the soft release area. We got to feed the langur sweet potato and the gibbon did come down for food while we were there. Our final … Continued
Day 7–Asian Turtle Program
This morning was a similar routine of feed in the morning, I feed 2nd shift while John helps repair cages. \ It’s really humid today and we’re just dripping. There’s a new volunteer/researcher arrived and he’s staying for 6 months. … Continued
Day 6–Save Vietnam’s Wildlife
Today was a busy work day. Overnight, on of the Gibbons had given birth so there’s a new baby at the centrey. It was hot and humid. What’s hotter than that? Being on burn duty! I got to stand in … Continued
Day 5–Van Long
Usual morning of feeding and clearing today. Had a slight miscommunication for the next session so we wandered around to grab some more pics. The babies are always so full of energy and inquisitive. While the adults are happy … Continued
Day 4–Night tour
This morning I did the perimeter check. This was super tricky in the wet as it was a bit flooded and very slippery. On one hand I regretted wearing my gumboots as they are heavy and don’t bend and on … Continued
Day 3– Enrichment activities
Today we ensured we arrived well before 6:30am. We spent the first session watching the Langur introduction between a male and female. They’d spent some time next to each other in the enclosure before the main door was opened. They … Continued
Day 2–Introduction to EPRC
Up early to start our first day at EPRC (Endangered Primate Rescue Centre). We’re told to be there at 6:30am for the morning shift (if we were up to working). We arrived and started changing shoes and the keepers were … Continued
Day 1–Off to Vietnam
We had what seemed like an extra busy last couple of weeks so I think we felt extra relieved to get this break. We’ve not seen much of each other with me working late many nights and weekends full of … Continued
Day 19–Ferry ride and Northern Lights
Today we leave the West Fjords and head south on the car ferry Ferjan Baldur. It’s a 3 hour boat ride and we had internet connectivity the whole way. I still got a little bored and had a nice nap … Continued
Day 18 – Dynjandi
Today’s highlight was the trip to Dynjandi. We’ve seen a lot of waterfalls by now but I think Dynjandi is the prettiest with it’s wide veil. You see this waterfall many k’s away and it gets more impressive the closer … Continued
Day 16-17 Rainy West Fjords
Saturday – Our run of good weather has ended for now. It’s been a pretty bleak drive to get to Ísafjörður. We’re taking the opportunity to rest and enjoy staying in the one hotel for 2 nights in a row … Continued
Day 14 15–Heading West
Day 14 – After a disappointing night, and a bleak outlook we weren’t keen on an early start so took out time to head west today. First stop to break up the drive was Goðafoss. I’d had it on my … Continued
Day 13–Hunting for the Northern Lights
It was really overcast this morning so we took the opportunity of having the same hotel for 2 nights and getting some sleep. With the long sunlight hours we’ve been having long days on the road and we’re both pretty … Continued
Day 12–Dettifoss
This morning we set off on a little adventure to find the location of a photo I’d spotted – Bjolfur. It’s just before the turnoff to Seydisfjordur. It’s a small gravel road and all I have is my memory of … Continued
Day 11–Bye Icebergs, Off to The East
After being told about the previous night’s Northern Lights I woke about once an hour and looked out the window in hope of the elusive green in the sky to no avail. Up early for sunrise to head back to … Continued
Day 10 – Off to Jökulsárlón
While we slept last night there was a great Northern Lights display….bummer. The hotels really need a “Please wake me if there’s Northern Lights option. I had checked the forecast earlier in the day and it was cloudy..must have cleared … Continued
Day 9–Vik And Surrounds
After crashing hard and a good night’s sleep we woke to a beautiful morning. First we headed to Reynifjara Beach to suss out the area. Light isn’t good there in the morning and there’s nobody in sight. The sand is … Continued
Day 8–The Golden Circle
Today was a massive day – lots to see and a long way to drive. We’d made the right sacrifice as the weather gods were in our favour today. We had clear skies and amazing light. We picked up our … Continued
Day 7–Bye Helsinki, Hello Reykjavik
I tried really hard for some night shots last night but by the time the sun went down and was finally dark I could barely keep my eyes open. Luckily I was wide awake at 4am. I wanted to see … Continued
Day 6–Wandering the streets and Tech Excellence Finland
After forcing myself to sleep at midnight I was awake at 4am. Eventually we gave in and had first breakfast cleaning off the food we’d bought during the week. Handwashed our remaining dirty clothes in the hope they dry before … Continued
Day 5–Helsinki
After waking up early, realising the internet was out and eventually going back to sleep we had a lazy morning of eating through the rest of our non-transportable food and generally packing before heading off to Helsinki. Great run with … Continued
Day 4–Spin around the Archipelago
After another bad night of sleep with a throbbing arm I was wide awake for 3:30am. Switching sides had made it a lot better meaning my good side got bumped in the night. Good time to do the previous day’s … Continued
Day 3–Rainy Day In Turku
As we settled into our cabin it started to rain. It rained most of the night and the early hours of the morning. After a full day of being out of my arm brace and battling for bed space in … Continued
Day 2–Cruisy Drive to Turku
After crashing hard, unsurprisingly I woke up crazy early. Luckily I packed a bag of lollies we quickly devoured at 2am. We have heaps of time to kill before we head to Turku so lots of light napping till about … Continued
Day 1– To Helsinki
Our journey began with a delayed flight. Many thanks to Cathay Pacific for the sms around 6pm to tell us our flight was delayed till 2am so we could alter our pickup and spend a little less time at the … Continued
Off to Finland and Iceland
We’re off to Finland and Iceland for some travel and work. If you’re in Helsinki we’re presenting at Tech Excellence Finland on Cognitive Services. Details here.
Day 26 Humberstone
I booked us a rental car so we could go to Humberstone for the morning. The Thrifty was a few blocks away and we picked up our little car. It’s manual (neither of us has driven a manual for almost … Continued
Day 25 – EarthQuake
After a good sleep-in after yesterday’s long bus trip we went for a wander around the town and to look for some lunch. There’s a long ‘boardwalk’ along the coast. There’s a bunch of construction going on all along here … Continued