It’s been 4 days since we touched home soil and, to be completely honest, we miss the trip already. I spent the entire weekend catching up with Mas, Faizal and Layla, and the BPians (note that I’ve yet to meet the FSC with the exception of Rahim) and I couldn’t help but be overwhelmed by a sheer sense of emptiness. I am totally aware that a month is too short a time to be fully immersed in a foreign culture but what can I say, I guess I’ve been too efficient bearing myself to the elements of my travels, huh?
One heck of a trip and, 4 days since I’ve stepped back to reality, I hope it’s not too late to give a thought to those who’ve made en-VY 07 possible in its entirety. I’ve got a lot to thank for especially…
… my family who, without their consent and blessing, would render en-VY 07 a failure right from the start. My dear Mas too who, with much reluctance, have learnt to adapt quite well to my month-of-absence.
… Aly, my travel buddy. It’s been 3 whole backpacking trips and I hope we’ve found that strength to keep this flame alive for many more years to come. I know I can be quite a pain in the arse and I admire your patience and diplomacy in dealing with my nonsense.
… Faizal, my Upin. Though you weren’t able to join us on this trip, we greatly valued your travel advice and looked forward to your updates, especially during the Vietnam leg. I am, for sure, looking forward to Africa, Trans-Siberia, Silk Road, Himalayas, and Europe with you!
… Fabius and Hazirah. It was a great pleasure having to share parts of en-VY 07 with you guys. You provided us with additional perspectives to the trip and you know you’re always welcomed on board!
… all those we met on the trip! Juan, the lone Chilean backpacker, who bunked in with us in Hanoi. It was a short 3 days together and we enjoyed his company and stories from far-flung lands. Richard and Janet, the Australian couple we met while sailing across Halong Bay. We are honoured to have met them on the cruise and we are humbled by their wealth of knowledge and openness. We thank them for welcoming us into their homes and we look forward to visiting them in Brisbane. Jiang Jun (Aly, don’t laugh!), the lone Funanese traveler we met in Deqin. It wasn’t the best of time for me but thanks nonetheless for putting up with us. And not forgetting Roger and Sharon (Canadian couple), Miraelle and Elsa (Dutch duo), Akiro (Japanese traveler), and fellow traveling Singaporeans who added some colours to our journey…
One heck of a trip and, 4 days since I’ve stepped back to reality, I hope it’s not too late to give a thought to those who’ve made en-VY 07 possible in its entirety. I’ve got a lot to thank for especially…
… my family who, without their consent and blessing, would render en-VY 07 a failure right from the start. My dear Mas too who, with much reluctance, have learnt to adapt quite well to my month-of-absence.
… Aly, my travel buddy. It’s been 3 whole backpacking trips and I hope we’ve found that strength to keep this flame alive for many more years to come. I know I can be quite a pain in the arse and I admire your patience and diplomacy in dealing with my nonsense.
… Faizal, my Upin. Though you weren’t able to join us on this trip, we greatly valued your travel advice and looked forward to your updates, especially during the Vietnam leg. I am, for sure, looking forward to Africa, Trans-Siberia, Silk Road, Himalayas, and Europe with you!
… Fabius and Hazirah. It was a great pleasure having to share parts of en-VY 07 with you guys. You provided us with additional perspectives to the trip and you know you’re always welcomed on board!
… all those we met on the trip! Juan, the lone Chilean backpacker, who bunked in with us in Hanoi. It was a short 3 days together and we enjoyed his company and stories from far-flung lands. Richard and Janet, the Australian couple we met while sailing across Halong Bay. We are honoured to have met them on the cruise and we are humbled by their wealth of knowledge and openness. We thank them for welcoming us into their homes and we look forward to visiting them in Brisbane. Jiang Jun (Aly, don’t laugh!), the lone Funanese traveler we met in Deqin. It wasn’t the best of time for me but thanks nonetheless for putting up with us. And not forgetting Roger and Sharon (Canadian couple), Miraelle and Elsa (Dutch duo), Akiro (Japanese traveler), and fellow traveling Singaporeans who added some colours to our journey…
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