Travels With My Sister

29/11/2015

Hi Everyone, well the sisters have been fairly quiet with their travel, each have been doing their own thing. We have been talking about where we should go next but can't decide. So we are looking for suggestions......where do you think we should go?

Tell us where we should go next?

25/05/2015

The water village where our driver Adam lives

25/05/2015

25/05/2015

Proboscis monkeys

25/05/2015

Rena this is especially for you.

25/05/2015

Orangutans

25/05/2015

25/05/2015

Sandakan

25/05/2015

Well today was a very full day. We hired a private taxi which only cost 100 AUD. He drove us around all day and took us everywhere we wanted to go. First stop was the orangutang rehabilitation centre. These beautiful creatures are dying because of Palm tree logging that is happening. Palm trees are being cut down for palm oil and the mothers have nothing to eat, so they die and their babies become orphans ....so very sad. The rehab centre is doing a great job with them.

Second stop was the proboscis monkey. These tunny little creatures were just everywhere . We got very close and personal with theses ones and the silver ones came running down the track ... A special experience!

Next , was the sun bear rehabilitation centre. This was the place that made me cry. The video we watched before the walk was so heartbreaking. Some bears are killed for their gall bladder because it is supposed to have healing properties , others are killed to make Paw soup...tragic an unaaceptable!

The last stop, was the Australian war memorial, moving, tragic and incredibly thought provoking. When you look around at Borneo and see the dense jungle around you, you wonder how anyone survived.

Then Adam( our driver) asked if we wanted to go to his house. He lives in a fishing village with his mother, father, 2 sisters and many children., a fascinating insight into how the locals live

24/05/2015

Arrived safe after a very short bumpy flight

23/05/2015

Here he is !

23/05/2015

Today the thrill seeker sisters ventured out to the jungles of Borneo to Sapi Island. Jo saved Fran from the wild boat ride with 4 metre ocean swells in the South China Sea and Fran saved Jo from the F@&$ ing wild Boar! ... She held my arm and said Calmly....don't run...just walk! And then of course there was the encounter with the Goanna... that was needing a feed... Thank god for the zoom feature !

22/05/2015

Cocktails in the sunset bar watching the magnificent sunset ! Sorry Holly Eade forgot the selfie stick, so this was the best we could do.

22/05/2015

Relaxing in the pool.

22/05/2015

Whoops last post meant to be Mojito not Monitor and I've had zero alcohol!

22/05/2015

Jo enjoying her 5th alcoholic Monitor for the day!

22/05/2015

So we ventured into the city today and this is the taxi that we went in. It's a Disco taxi and Yusef said I could take some photos. Lots of bling... Even on the roof . Take a close look at the window behind Fran this Cab has the works ! ... Even karaoke Naomi Reynolds
Too funny! ... Lol

22/05/2015

Some more pictures from our room........and Jo decided to photo bomb!

22/05/2015

The gorgeous view from our room !

19/05/2015

Well everyone it's seems like a lifetime ago when we went to see Santa.... So it's time for another adventure! On Thursday we are off to Borneo to see the Orangatans. There may also be some well earned relaxation! Stay tuned for all fun...we will keep you posted.

09/01/2015

Santa land again

09/01/2015

Some random pics

09/01/2015

One Final Post......Both Fran and Jo would like to thank you all for travelling with us and for sharing our amazing adventure!, it's been a privilege to have you all on board. If there is one thing that we both learned, it's the importance of a holiday, away from your home, work and all the stresses that go with it. Quite often people will just have a week off work, sit at home and watch TV or clean out their cupboards...this is not a holiday. You need to go away from your house and your work and enjoy a change of scenery, a change of pace or a change with the people that you interact with.
Even better if you can share it with someone special.....like your Sister....or your brother, mother, children or a good friend.
As sisters we were able to spend quality time together, that with all life's pressures we would not be able to do.

We would be more than happy to answer any questions you have and provide any tips that will make your next holiday memorable and special!

So everyone.......go and arrange your next holiday!!!