The Franklin Chronicles
Travels with Neil and Connie4 Great Friends Together
Sometimes to meeting people that change your world. This page is dedicated to just two very special people, Neil and Connie! Over the years we have spent much time with these wonderful friends and have had our lives so wonderfully enriched. They introduced Thailand to us and showed us a little bit more of the world we had not seen. Thanks Guys for the fun, antics, crazy humour and friendship.
Our Shared Adventures
Onwards to Bangkok
15 February 2023 - NC Day 9 Steve and I set out on an adventure today, exploring territory we had never been to before. We drove to the most eastern...
Old and New Experiences
10 February 2023 - NC Day 4 Steve and I woke up early today, excited to explore the some temples south of our hotel. We all decided to stay an extra...
Back After Too Long
7 February 2023 - NC Day 1 It was time to say goodbye to Mikey and Robbie. We had been traveling together for the four weeks, and we had all gotten...
WOW – What a Tough Year
April - May 2020 We have been so very worried about our friends Neil and Connie. They have been in Australia since we saw them in Thailand and now...
Back to Chiang Mai
18-02-2020 - Nong Khai to Loei Today the plan was to travel along the Mekong River to Chiang Khan before heading south to Loei. There is plenty to...
Tripping Around Nong Khai
16-02-2020 - Visit to Wat Pa Phu Kon Today we wanted to revisit some of the sites that we visited 27 Jan...
Into Northeast Thailand
13-02-2020 - Around Nong Han Lake The course for today was to move from the claustrophobic @Sakon Hotel that had no windows in any of the rooms to...
West to Phitsanulok and Beyond
09-02-2020 - West to Phitsanulok Alison behind the wheel today, so watch out thailand. Last nights accomodation included breakfast which was a...
Back with Friends
06-02-2020 - Back With Neil and Connie Today we headed off to see the start of the Chiang Mai flower festival setup and then on to Siri Wattana...
Coolah Tops National Park
Coolah Tops National Park - So Awesome! 30 April - 6 May 2019 After a few days in Tamworth it was off to Coolah Tops to do some more bush walking....
Rest Up in Chiang Mai
Now some time for Rest! 22 Feb 2019 Today we headed back to Bangkok. Alison was designated driver for the trip. Of course we still had some time for...
Thungsong to Kaeng Krachan
West then North! 15 February 2019 Alison was elected to drive today! First stop this morning was to help Neil's tummy with an injection of cafe...
Ratchaburi to Thungsong
The Expedition Heads South! 8 Feb 2019 Today we did many stopped and only travelled a relatively short distance. The highlight was a fish farm where...
Bangkok to Kanchanaburi
Back with our Travel Friends 1 Feb 2019 Back to the 3Seasons hotel for a total reorganization and repack of our gear for the trip to Bangkok. Of...
Back with Friends
Back with Friends 18 November 2018 Today we decided to take an easy day looking around Broken Hill. So whats to see here in addition to heaps of old...
Udon Ratchathani to Bangkok
18 February 2018 After a good nights sleep in Ubon Ratchathani we headed off to Luang Pu Cha Pagoda, or as well nicknamed it, the flying saucer...
Surin to Udon Ratchathani
14 February 2018 First stop today was the service station to pick up some fuel before continuing our adventure. You have to love Thailand, full...
Si Thep to Surin
East towards the Surin 11 February 2018 Today, Steve and I headed further east from Lop Buri. Our first stop was Wat Khao Tambon. We had to climb a...
Time to Turn East!
A Day to Explore Ayutthaya 7 February 2018 After a having breakfast in the garden at the hotel we set off to explore Ayutthaya for the day. Most of...
A Huge Day Sightseeing Bangkok
The Professionals Take the Lead! 4 February 2018 After such a gastronomical delightful evening, there was still no room left in our tummies for...
Thailand 2018!
Thailand On Our Way Again! 2 February 2018 It does not feel like its been 12 months since our last visit to Thailand, but it is very exciting to be...
Celebration
Celebration After arriving home from our trip to Bangkok we eagerly awaited Neil and Connie return to Brisbane with their new SLR Adventurer 4x4...
Lampang to Bangkok
Return to Bangkok 18 February 2017 First stop today was the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre and visiting a place like this is something I have...
Chiang Rai – North Again
Chiang Rai To Lampang 15 February 2017 First stop of today was breakfast, followed by fuel for the 4WD. Diesel was 27.50 Baht / litre or about A$1....
Chiang Mai and into the Mountains
North to Chiang Mai 11 Feb 2017 Steve and I awoke early this morning and set off on our walk to the local stores for breakfast. The variety of food...
Thailand!
Off to Thailand So much for a quiet year. Its only February and we are off on the second trip of the year, to no less than Thailand. This trip was...
AMESZ 2003 Mitsubishi Canter FG649 3.9l Turbo Diesel 4WD ***SOLD***
For Sale AMESZ 2003 Mitsubishi Canter FG649 3.9l Turbo Diesel 4WD. Hi All We have just heard of AMESZ built motorhome coming up for sale in the not...
Return of Friends
12 April 2016 With the arrival of Neil and Connie, we celebrated our 15th Wedding Anniversary. 13 April 2016 With the arrival of Dave and Jill,...
Hello Snowy Mountains
27 March 2016 You could see people were genuonly sad for our little group to separate and go our individual ways today. We were happy that we will...
Scrubmaster Travel Truck
26 March 2016 Today was a 7 am start up the goat track towards Grant to ensure no one is coming down to Talbotville towards the man truck. So Steve...
Talbotville
23 March 2016 The camp this morning was engulfed in fog. The Dargo Hotel was also a wonderful sight with thick fog. First was the Gargo Hotel big...
Dargo Pub Dinner
22 March 2016 Early start this morning as we headed back to Bright to pick up mail. Once we filled water tanks, did some shopping, voted and found...
Amesz Takes on Blue Rag Ridge Track
21 March 2016 9am towards Omeo were the coffee and cake shops were a sight. Steve sat an exam while I went for a walk around town where I met Eric...
Blue Duck Inn
20 March 2016 9am start today as we headed off to Myrtleford. It was a cold night last night get down to 6 degrees. 11:30am arrived at Myrtleford...
Rest and Lake Cobbler
19 March 2016 Quiet day spent round camp at Bennies. Small group took the scenic drive to Lake Cobbler. Darryl spotted around camp tightening and...
Bennies Camping
18 March 2016 Last night it rained and the camping area around the trucks was full of water. So glad we do not live in a tent or under canvas....
Amesz Group does Craigs Hut
17 March 2016 9:00am the our trip leader Alan and Heather in their 4WD, Ian and Chris in their 4WD with 8 Amesz Trucks in tow left the caravan park...
Amesz, Amesz 4WDs Everywhere!
16 March 2016 Early start today to take more photos of Craig's Hut. It was a cold morning, but no breeze made it quiet warm outside. After a late...