Final notes on the Continents.

Notes on Europe

Small countries that make up for it by making huge buildings.
Reykjavik is always 9 C, apparently winter and summer.
The Grand Place in Brussels is the most spectacular city square in the world.

Notes on Africa

Forgot about all the speed bumps.
For having an all out alert on a water shortage, surely they could fix the taps from leaking.
As the birthplace for man and cradle of civilization, that should have given them a head start on being able to give you a decent hot shower.
Internet is brutal.  And the lovely lady in Swaziland stated in response to Cindy asking if they had wifi, Madame, if you find South Africa’s internet slow, then you will be very disappointed.  In Johannesburg, a rainy day slows down the internet. 
For vehicles, slow down is spelled “STOP”

Notes on Australia

My favorite sound of the trip, the kookaburra laughing in the morning.  Wonderful sound and enjoyed it all through Australia.
Worse sound are the Lorikeets at night.  They are beautiful, but were not gifted with a singing voice to match their beauty.
The trees are enormous.  Europe was the land of big buildings, Africa the land of big animials, and Australia the land of big trees, and beautiful birds.
The Great Ocean Road is spectacular, maybe one of the most scenic roads I have ever been on.
Always thought that paying $65 a night to camp at Clear Lake was ridiculous, now am thrilled to get a campsite for under $70, which does not happen too often.

Notes on Asia

The garbage is back in style.  Everywhere, in the water, on the beaches, on the streets.
Hu Long Bay could be spectacular if not for the over tourism, thanks to people like us.
Tam Coc is spectacular.
The sound of people spitting, all types of people and anywhere and everywhere.
Laos food is incredible, way better than the Vietnam food.
On June 26, Nate lost his sixth tooth of the trip.  That is two in Europe (Iceland and Amsterdam), one in Africa (believe Plettenburg Bay), two in Australia (Adelaide and Burleigh Heads), and two in Asia (Luang Prabang and Vientiane).  That is five continents (North America as well of course) he has loss teeth on, must be some type of world record.  He has also lost a hat on three continents.  This record we are not so happy with.
Phnom Penh is a very stinky city.
Singapore knows how to through a party, and that was just the rehearsals for their National Day.
Japan is one quiet organized polite society.  Lots of people, but quiet.
SE Asia is hot in the summer.  We walked around in 40 C weather for 10 weeks.

Carman

Great to be home.
We have the second slowest internet in the world right here in rural Manitoba.  South Africa you expect poor, but not here.  How disappointing.
We have great family and friends and it is wonderful to be with them again.