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Jan 30, 2012

Durban, South Africa

Today was the Australian open final which we watches murray get hammered in, whilst droning lots of tea, trying to tame my hangover. Later that day we travelled to a different suburb in Durban to the Netal sharks board to see a shark dissection! Started with a short film about sharks in the area, and how the sharks board prevent attacks us…

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JACK BALLARD
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Durban, South Africa

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Apr 17, 2011

Chennai, India

We arrived in chennai at a reasonable time since we took the over night train, (14 hours). Train was reasonably comfy since we traveller 3rd class, air conditioned. Chennai was said to be the …

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Apr 13, 2011

Varkala, India

The Palm hotel was only £2.50 each a night, it had the cleanest an most spacious rooms so far, and only being 100m from the beach, it's was perfect. The beach was a dangerous one for swimmin…

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Apr 10, 2011

Allappey, India

Allappey was described by our travel guide as an 'Indian Venice'. Despite two parallel canals running either side of the town, it's a pretty poor description. Although these canals lead to the…

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Apr 9, 2011

Fort Cochin, India

Known for it's unique way of fishing, Fort Cochin was an stunning old town. Although having visits from large cruise ships including Q.E II, made it quite pricy. We were lucky and found a real…

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Apr 7, 2011

Ooty, India

Oort was only a 70km journey from Mysore, although we went through a few tiger/elephant reserves and also ascended to 2300m, and therefore mastering vicious hair pin bends. It took a total of …

rob hand hello young man sounds and looks like your of a life although sounded your bit ill .popped in on your mum few times but alwaya seems to be out lol got new number07854811600 when you think youll be back x the will and hannah wedding is late july

Apr 14, 2011 on the message board

Glenn Good to see are keepig well, enjoy the weather before you come back !! Nothing exciting to tell you, but hope you are able to watch England rugby matches as we are 'kicking but' at the moment. Have looked at your photos, cant you post more interesting ones than pairs of sunglasses !!!! Buck up lofty. Laters.

Feb 19, 2011 on the message board

mum Missing you x

Feb 2, 2011 re: St Lucia, South Africa

Griff haha love the bit about the diving! he does struggle to follow instructions lol

Jan 29, 2011 re: Nacala (Libelula), Mozambique

POPPA Hi Jack, Latest report very interesting and looking forward to the next 'episode' of your adventures. Your experiences of the lifestyle of so many disadvantaged people will have a positive effect on your future thoughts.As they say, 'There is no substitute for experience'. Love Nan and Poppa.

Jan 28, 2011 on the message board

Auntie Pam Hi Jack Just picked up some more of your downloads - photos and logs - it is really interesting to be able read what you have been up to and where you are, I take copies up for Granny and Grandpa too which they thoroughly enjoy. I must say I envy you the sunshine, we have had enough snow and frost this winter. I hope you are keeping well and look forward to more news! All fine here - Hannah has shot her first woodcock, Charlotte has learnt how to make marmalade using your Great Granny Ballards cutter! and Edward is about to start test week at Sennybridge... Take care and keep in touch. lots of love from us all xxxx

Jan 20, 2011 on the message board

Griff glad to hear u managed to pick your spirits up a bit mate! hope you're both ok and you had a good birthday

Jan 18, 2011 re: Nacala (Libelula), Mozambique

tracy ballard So pleased yopu are seeing so much of the counrty, so sorry but the parcel I sent to you at dive center was returned with out leaving the country, they said it contained prohigited otems but it was your stocking you have always has sweets and bits and pieces like you always have. Tom was going to fill it and hang it on christmas eve. Going to miss you so much at christmas. Love Mum xx

Dec 20, 2010 re: Mulanje, Malawi

Lozi Ergh to the peanut butter but I'm sure the Hungarian sausage was amaze XXXX

Dec 18, 2010 re: Blantyre, Malawi

Shirley Griffin Very Happy Christmas and New Year Tom and Jack. Will miss you not being here x x

Dec 17, 2010 re: Mulanje, Malawi

Patrick Burt hahaha nice one lozi, so true! i love the trading you and vale are doing, have you asked about black market goods?? glad your enjoying the hot weather!

Dec 1, 2010 re: Kkhata Bay, Malawi

Lozi a guy that liked making babies too much who has set up a fishing business and now owns 3 fishing shops - Richard Turner in 5 years time :P!!! Lovely to hear from you yesterday, stay in touch XXX

Nov 30, 2010 re: Kkhata Bay, Malawi

rogerandjane hi Jack, watch out for those mozzies ! yep, another instalment please. FYI car was ace fun to drive home. All delivered to Ms Mercer XBB (Ex Ballard Boy). Have fun and stay safe.

Nov 29, 2010 re: Addis, Ethiopia

mum Come on Jack we need another instalment! Hope you and Tom are keeping safe and having fun x

Nov 28, 2010 re: Addis, Ethiopia

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Abberley, UK 10-Nov-2010
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 15-Nov-2010
Lilongwe, Malawi 23-Nov-2010
Nacala Bay, Mozambique 23-Nov-2010
Kenton On Sea, South Africa 01-Feb-2011
Cape Town, South Africa 27-Feb-2011
Mumbai, India 28-Feb-2011
Goa, India 07-Mar-2011
Madras, India 14-Apr-2011
Colombo, Sri Lanka 14-Apr-2011
Bangkok, Thailand 25-Apr-2011