(written by Dave) First let me say thank you to everyone who sent birthday wishes.  I don't really feel 50 years old but I checked my passport and indeed I am.  And what better way to spend your 50th birthday than riding your bike?  Who would have thought that the ride would have been from … Continue reading 50 years to Kluang (88/5889ks)

(written by Dave) We had a long day planned so we were up pretty early this morning, using the alarm for the first time in a long time. Sleeping in hotels is a big change for us. For most of our time in Australia we were in the tent and up with the bird song, … Continue reading Long road to Mersing (91/5801ks)

(written by Nancy) We decided to take another day in Kota Tinggi to go out to see the Kota Tinggi waterfall and make sure Dave was fully recovered from his cold.  The waterfall area is about 15k out of the city and we left the hotel about 8:30 so had a pretty quiet ride out there.  … Continue reading Sightseeing around Kota Tinggi to the not so scenic Kota Tiggi waterfall (36/5711k)

(written by Dave) We had a sleep in this morning and I think the extra rest has just about cleared up my cold. Being in a slightly bigger city meant we could seek out a more western coffee shop for breakfast for a change. On the way into town yesterday we spotted “Oldtown White Coffee” … Continue reading No riding day in Kota Tinggi

(written by Dave) Rumours of my demise are unfounded – it's just a little head cold and much better this morning. Not to worry, Nancy is taking care of me. Thanks to our readers for the good wishes all the same... There was not much at the resort for breakfast so we finished up our … Continue reading Dodging rain showers to Kota Tinggi (50/5675ks)

(written by Nancy) While our chalet yesterday looked nice from the outside it was a bit rough inside so we didn't sleep too well last night.  It was pretty musty and some mosquitoes snuck in to bother us.  Dave is fighting a headcold so we didn't have the air-conditioning on, just the fan.  The combination of … Continue reading Along the South China Sea – Tanjung Balau to Kampung Sedili Kechil (36/5625k)

(written by Dave) Up and out pretty early – heck it is easy getting organised without carrying the tent like we did in Oz.  We had yoghurt in the room then Nancy used Michael's kopi tips and bought us coffee downstairs at the hotel cafe.  Not a bad cup – we should have it down by … Continue reading Desaru and Johor coast (46/5589km)

(written by Nancy) Up early at the Wong household this morning to finish packing and have breakfast with our hosts before we took off. The bikes packed up fairly quickly – we have left our tent and sleeping bags with Michael for the time being as we do not anticipate needing them in SE Asia. … Continue reading Into Malaysia – Singapore to Sungai Rengit Malaysia (40/5543k)