wrecked

I've never walked so far with so much weight on my back; strong drumsticks aside, in the last ten days, I've sustained multiple wounds (rattan, fire ants, leeches, nothing like my previous history of separating joints at inopportune moments), regained my six pack (bonus! ...but I plan to remove it in the next two weeks), showered in waterfalls, slept in tents, crapped in the woods (what, you want romance?), climbed two mountains, seen some incredible plants and bugs, taken lots of bio-geek photographs and generally enjoyed spending an extended period of time doing just what it is that I don't normally get to do back in the UK.

Being here has been a stark reminder of all that I've left behind in moving to Europe, and I feel a real ache in my side when I think about where I'm allowing life to take me (id est, not here). Anyway, no crises unfolding, just an observation. The people out here mightn't be quite so glam, or sophisticated, as those back home, but they seem to be a damn sight happier, despite having to live under often difficult circumstances with little support. Of course, Kuala Lumpur is a different kettle of fish entirely, but I'm not over there just yet - it'll be a real trip back to yesteryear when I am.

Anyway, back to the wilds tomorrow, so just taking this opportunity to do some "ekspress" laundry and netting.

Jumpa lagi!