It's been three and a half months since we left Lembeh... and now we're in Egypt, a short stop before the start of an extended African experience in Ethiopia, Madagascar, South Africa, and elsewhere.
Perhaps one day I'll get around to filling in the gap, but for transitional purposes, here's the brief summary:
Northern Sulawesi: Manado has some of the world's most efficient public transport (really!), but the rest of the province is good value only if you're a single traveller.
Raja Ampat, West Papua: Great fish action, if you're in the right place and don't have your flight to Sorong cancelled.
Saigon/Ho Chi Minh Vietnam: Wow, this place has changed in the past 40 years... Great food and friendly people.
Phnom Penh: You don't need to go to the killing fields to feel shocked about what the US was doing here while I was in school (supporting the Khmer Rouge in the 1980s). The old high school/prison was enough.
Siem Reap/Angkor: A great way to finish a long trip - fantastic cycling through 1000-600 year old ruined temples.
Five Pass tramp (Mt Aspiring NP, New Zealand): Simply the best walk in New Zealand - by a wide margin over Cascade Saddle in 2nd place. The three-year wait for good weather was worth it.
...so let's begin with Cairo before I lose internet connections for a month.
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