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Old 1 July 2010, 11:03 AM   #31
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What a treat to share your vacation pictures and experiences - thank you
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Old 1 July 2010, 11:24 AM   #32
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A trip to remember..!
Great pics....
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Old 1 July 2010, 12:47 PM   #33
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Amazing!!
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Old 1 July 2010, 01:23 PM   #34
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Now that's a trip I dream of .......
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Old 1 July 2010, 02:23 PM   #35
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That is one crazy trip buddy!!!
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Old 1 July 2010, 03:44 PM   #36
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wonderful trip and photos
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Old 1 July 2010, 04:33 PM   #37
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Loved this thread! Great shots! BTW, I've never seen such multi-coloured chicks before
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Old 1 July 2010, 06:27 PM   #38
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Fantastic thread Oleg!

The photos and stories are THE best I've read on here for ages!

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Old 1 July 2010, 07:13 PM   #39
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Excellent post, and great comments on your evaluation and performance of your watch
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Old 1 July 2010, 08:17 PM   #40
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great stuff oleg. thank you.
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Old 1 July 2010, 11:38 PM   #41
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awesome trip!!! thanks for posting!
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Old 2 July 2010, 12:06 AM   #42
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Looks like you had a great time!

Most extensive travel pics I've seen around here. Thanks for taking us along on your trip!
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Old 2 July 2010, 12:22 AM   #43
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Amazing. Wish I can do that one day! Cheers for the excellent personal thoughts.
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Old 2 July 2010, 12:39 AM   #44
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Could be my favorite thread ever on this forum. Just fantastic. And what a great, thoughtful review.
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Old 2 July 2010, 01:18 AM   #45
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Old 2 July 2010, 01:33 AM   #46
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My hat is off to you sir1..Fantastic pictures. I have been all over the world while in the Navy but never been to that country. Beautiful scenery just lik the rest of Asia. And I never forget the humid weather. when i was in Florida late july disney Vac. It came very close to the same weather. Other than that A Great thanks for those beautiful pictures and your review how the Sub-date treated you..

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Old 22 July 2010, 11:05 AM   #47
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Amazing! Completely pro photos!
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Old 22 July 2010, 11:18 AM   #48
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thank you for a wonderful post! i really enjoyed reading it.
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Old 22 July 2010, 11:37 AM   #49
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This is an amazing post, ive traveled alot but never to south east asia! It is on the list though. I agree that backpacking is the way to go, last year I went from the Ukraine, down to Istanbul and all the way over to Dublin, it was by far the best trip ive been on! thanks for the post!
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Old 22 July 2010, 11:54 AM   #50
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excellent post n story telling mate....glad u had a great 6 month long vacation seeing the region n knowing the local folks...2 thumbs up
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Old 22 July 2010, 12:38 PM   #51
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Wonderful thread Oleg and I agree with the many who've posted that this is one of the best threads. Amazing pixs, I chuckled when I saw the Hammer & Sickle....my last vacation I took I visited I had hit 7 countries and one was Russia; just loved St Pete.


Asia is on the horizon for my future travels...but going back to Italy is probably first, however, going elsewhere to fab beachescould sway me. Nothing like being spontaneous lol.

ps ~ don't you just love the heat index factor lol
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Old 22 July 2010, 12:55 PM   #52
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Old 22 July 2010, 03:39 PM   #53
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Imagine that in the Western countries?

You'll left with a pair of undies.


Great trip, thanks for sharing. Makes me think of my birth country Viet Nam.
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Old 22 July 2010, 03:57 PM   #54
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Old 22 July 2010, 04:00 PM   #55
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Great pictures and it brought back memories, I spend a lot of time in Asia and have visited most of the places that you took pictures though I must admit I'm not the backpacking type more mid range B&B.

PS. Is not Beer Lao the best beer! take it easy on the rice whiskey it gives you a major handover the next day.
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Old 22 July 2010, 04:10 PM   #56
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wow what a great trip you had, so many memorys thanks a million for sharing.
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Old 22 July 2010, 04:16 PM   #57
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Oleg, what great photos & travelogue! Thanks for posting!
I like a black plastic Casio for backpack travelling.
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Old 22 July 2010, 04:29 PM   #58
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Great pics and thanks for sharing!
I was in Thailand in 2004 and loved every minute of it!
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Old 22 July 2010, 04:36 PM   #59
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Excellent thread and pictorial - many thanks.

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Old 22 July 2010, 05:07 PM   #60
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Great trip

One of the most beautiful places is northern Thailand....Chiang Mai Chiang Rai area. I have travelled to all the places that you did in your amazing 6 month odyssey also and I can appreciate your experience.
I understand what you mean about your watch...although I have done the same trekking with a GMT II strapped on.....in 40C heat with 95% humidity......everything gets uncomfortable.

Wonderful pictures...thanks for sharing.
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