Mike & James departed at 01:00 SA local time ( 23:00 UTC) to Balikpapan, Kalimantan Island in Indonesia. This leg is expected to take 12 hours to complete the 2,160km distance. Balikpapan is a seaport city on the eastern coast of Kalimantan Island (also known as Borneo Island), Indonesia, in the East Kalimantan province, and

After flying for just over 17½ hours to cover the 2,160km, Mike & James arrived safely in Balikpapan, Kalimantan Island in Indonesia. Due to some bad weather the guys had to face along the way, we lost the satellite tracking feed for a while till their arrival in Balikpapan. They will be spending a full

Hi, we didn’t get to e-mail today. We checked the plane again and did a little maintenance, and prepared for tomorrow, then went on a really great motorbike ride around the island and just got back now. We will send you news from Balikpapan. Taking off at 22:00 UTC (00:00 SAST) or shortly thereafter.

Mike & James left Chuuk, Micronesia at 23:00 SA local time (21:00) UTC), and are now en-route to Biak Island, Papua in Indonesia. This leg they expect to take just over 11 hours to complete the 2,005 kilometres.

After flying for just over 11 hours, and covering a distance of approximately 2,005km, Mike & James arrived safely at Biak (Bila Ingat Akan Kembali) Island, Papua in Indonesia. They will be staying a full day here before departing to Balikpapan on the 17th of August.

We are happily ensconsed in a hotel right next to the airport. They just opened 2 days ago so there is no internet. We had a good flight today but with a slight headwind for most of the 11 hours. We have just got back from a motorbike ride to town(Biak) to draw money, eat

Dear Mommy Thank you so much for your messages. They seem a bit unlike your usual style, but perhaps the strain has been getting to you. I’m sorry I’ve not had much time to write to you – but it’s not because I haven’t been thinking of you. Mike and I are both thinking about

James and I have just been for a walk to the top of the little hill overlooking the airport for some exercise … it is really hot and humid here which takes a lot of getting used to. Right now James has run to the airport to switch the master off on the plane …

Mike & James departed to Chuuk Island (formerly know as Truk Island) at 21:00 SA Local Time* (19:00 UTC). This trip will take an esimated 11 hours to complete the 2,165km distance. Chuuk is considered as the world’s greatest wreck diving destination and has miles and miles of mostly unexplored reef. Operation Hailstone, executed by

Mike & James arrived at Chuuk Island (Truk Island) at 08:55 SA local time (06:55 UTC) after flying for nearly 12 hours to cover the 2,165 kilometers to this amazing island in Micronesia. The guys will spend some time here till the morning of the 15th of August.