I am fascinated by the cultures, terrain and mystique associated with interesting off-the-beaten-track areas of the world, as I’m sure many others are as well.

The book will give you a life-like insight as to what it would be like if you were to undertake the kind of adventures that the skillful authors relate in this most wonderful account of their travels. Be prepared when you enter this volume to be completely swept off your feet on a journey you’ll not soon forget.

So well conceived and executed is this book that you’ll smell, taste and see all the wonders that Russell and Penny experienced at every step of the way. You’ll even feel the bumps of the vehicles they travelled on, and the heat and humidity – just as though you were right there along with them.

You, prospective reader! Put your feet up and let yourself be whisked away on an adventure you won’t forget. I guarantee you’ll wish this wonderful adventure would never end.

To Russell and Penny: Please, please sharpen your quills so you can sweep us away once again on another magical carpet of adventure and discovery.