Decisions Decisions...

hey all!

this is a notice to all those who *might* be able to join us on a mini holiday from the 10th - 13th of July (Tues - Sat). Since it's really such a short trip, Samui has been voted out of the picture. Jason can tell us more about that when he gets back from his honeymoon! These are the places which we're now planning to go.

First up, BALI!

"The word paradise is used a lot in Bali, and not without reason. The combination of friendly, hospitable people, a magnificently visual culture infused with spirituality and (not least) spectacular beaches with great surfing and diving have made Bali Indonesia's unparalleled number one tourist attraction. Eighty percent of international visitors to Indonesia visit Bali and Bali alone."


Now, the main aim of the bali trip would be to SURF! But of course, the things you can do there are comparable to Samui... So, it's definately worth considering. Cost: Hotel might working up to $25/person/night. (assuming 4 of us make it) Airfare: ~$300.




Secondly, we have Mount Kinabalu!

"Mount Kinabalu is South-East Asia's tallest mountain. You can climb to the top of Low's Peak (4,095.2m above sea level) but the height of the mountain is often given as 4,101m. Mount Kinabalu is known to be one of the most accessible in the world. No specialized mountain climbing skills are required to ascend it. However, how much one enjoys the climb depends strongly on how fit you are and how well you acclimatise to the thin air at the higher levels. Nevertheless, the mountain can be a dangerous place, especially during the rain or when there is mist. On average, every year one person gets into severe difficulty out of the estimated 20,000 people who attempt the climb. The higher slopes can be very slippery when it rains and dense fog reduces visibility to a few feet."

Trekking up to the peak of Mt Kinabalu should be fun! Camping style, out in the wild, yah da yah da.. You get the picture. Think army times in Mt Biang, and you should be itching to go! Cost: Airfare ~$400. Climbing permit: RM$100. Hotels: No fu**ing idea. But you get the picture. It would be more expensive than bali, but potentially more fulfilling.

So then, let me know SOON please!