Stranded

Getting out and back into UK seems to be a fundamental problem. We are stranded in Singapore waiting for the Volcanic Ash to clear over UK. We contacted Quantas this morning and they have re-booked us for a flight on the 4th May. What will we do for the next 16 days? I can see Pat and Julie having fits when they see this. Don't worry too much girls, we hope will be offered alternative dates once flights are back to normal. Singapore is not a bad place to be stranded, but it is expensive.

In the meantime we are considering our options; this park bench is really quite comfortable and sleeps two with ease, it in easy reach of the local opium den, our view of the stars at night is impressive and has it's own monsoon drain, which is handy for obvious reasons.

Our best and cheapest option so far would be a package holiday in Malaysia, Indonesia, or Vietnam. , offers would be welcome if anyone has a spare hut, house or air raid shelter near a beach in any of these locations. In desperation, we would be happy to accept any offer which provides us with a room and two beds until we can get back home.

Vin is already concocting a poisonous dip for the tip of the spear he is planning to use to catch fish, I had to tell him that mayonnaise with garlic and tomato ketchup is not going to work!

The Swiss Family Garbuttson.