Salamat pagi everyone, (good morning) So 4 weeks hanging with the surfers and the locals, it was like the programme ship wrecked! I had to convince the locals that they couldn't eat me first however once I had achieved this we got on very well. For all the ladies I'm sure you would have loved all the surfers walking around half naked with their toned and tan bodies.... I fitted in very well with them. I spent most of my days laying on the beach with my umbr...

Heading for the cooler climate of bukittinggi was going to be a welcome relief from the hot humid weather of Padang. Surrounded by 3 volcanos, one of which is still active and had been spouting ash three days before our arrival according to the tour guide. It took 2.5 hours to get there on the crazy roads where over taking on bends is just a normal occurrence. We arrive at our hostel that had been recommended by our guide book and was the top pick, we were expe...

Padang We were excited to be arriving in Padang after two weeks of city living. There isnt much to do in Padang apart from chill out which were getting very good at! Our hostel "Bridget's" is a home away from home. She really does look after everyone and nothing is to much trouble. She makes the best banana pancakes! Ed took me on a tour of the area, even though there isn't much to do it was great to finally see the place that I've heard so much about. The ...

1.06.12 Hey guys, sorry for the delay I've been busy sight seeing and hanging with the locals. Have been all over the place,china town, little India, a small rain forest well more like a small wooded area (check out my photo) got my visa for indo so just gonna chill for the last few days. Much love Little ted xxx

Wow it's hot!! We arrived on Monday and have spent the last two days sorting out our visas for indoniseia. Finally got the passports back today with the visas approved woo hoo we are now ready for the next part of the journey. Our hostel is great, a large room and roof terrace so when we haven't been queuing in the embassy we have been sat reading books and catching up with friends amd family back home. It will be our first day of sight seeing tomorrow 30.05.12...