http://www.laineybird.com The Adventures of Two Birds Sun, 22 Aug 2010 02:59:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It will be my first and certainly not my last vote, as a new Australian citizen I have now accepted that voting in this country is compulsory (that means mandatory, for you Americans).  I think Birdie said something like it's a $299 fine for not voting today, or something of ... http://www.laineybird.com/?p=1593 Hey guys things are going well on our side of the world!  We've just finished some renovations in the house, have been working hard on my recovery, and are making plans for the future.  Hope you enjoy my winter update (yes, it's winter here!). The house has been crazy, we decided ... http://www.laineybird.com/?p=1563 Day 21 of 22 Today was our last day in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  It is really a great city and if you can pass through here on your way through Asia - you have to do it.  A 1st-World country, Malaysia is full of wonderful sights, excellent shopping, warm people and ... http://www.laineybird.com/?p=1558 Day 20 of 22 We are only here for 3 nights, so it's going to be a quick in-and-out.  We are here purely for shopping and some quick sight seeing in the big and beautiful Aesan City.  Day one was purely shopping and visiting all of the shopping centers on the ... http://www.laineybird.com/?p=1530 Day 18 & 19 of 22 Following our snorkelling adventure we had to recover from our sun burns so we laid low on day 18.  On our last day on the island we woke early, had our final buffet breakfast and headed off to see the temple atop of Vinpearl Island.  The ... http://www.laineybird.com/?p=1547 Day 17 of 22 Happy Birthday Mom We are a day ahead of you so today is your birthday Mom, hope you enjoy your time with Adam.  We're thinking about you even though we are holidaying.  We love you. Snorkelling at Mun Island Hon Mun is where we snorkelled today.  Unfortunately Birdie was up ... http://www.laineybird.com/?p=1509 Day 15 & 16 of 22 After a leisurely breakfast and addressing the issue of having slept the previous night on a bed harder than the floor, we headed off to the Water Park.  Man there are some cool water slides at Vinpearl, the best being the 30 foot wide tube ... http://www.laineybird.com/?p=1474 Day 14 of 22 After our hectic days in Ho Chi Min City, I am happy to finally be at Nha Trang's island resort Vinpearl "the pearl of Vietnam".  This is an all inclusive 5-Star resort, with an amusement park, water slide park, shopping center, mini-golf, jet skis, parasailing, and the ... http://www.laineybird.com/?p=1453