Hey, We have been in Bali now for 5 nights. Our plans did change as when we got to Padangbai it was so quiet and diff e rent from having been in a big group that the thought of going to Lombok where it would have been e ven quieter did not appeal so Sez and i headed back to kuta where life is just a little more bustly and lively. So far we have had two days of surfing lessons (2.5 hours per day- plenty as so knackering) You should have seen me on my first run!.....

Hello Lovelies, Hope all is well. I am now in Bali, in Kuta beach. It is lovely but there a re far more beautiful places to see. We arrived late last night and found some cheap accomodation which was a complete s*** hole. Our room was disgusting. The drainage in the sink was full of cigarette buts and there was dirt all around. The boys have decided to go to Ubud (i think) it is inland and apparently very arty. Sara and i are staying in Kuta tonight (in much nic...

Hey! It's just gone midday here and im wishing i was still in bed! Didn't get in from the Ministry of Sound until 5am. It was such a good night but the club was so huge that it was easy to get lost! We're just waiting until 3pm to get a shuttle bus transfer to the airport. Will probably go and get some lunch shortly. Anyway, Singapore is such a stunning city. Yesterday we took the MRT to Orchard Street, the main shopping street. I have never seen so...

Hey, finally a message. Sorry its been sooo long but everytime i have tried to use this journal i've encountered some problem! Anyway, im now in Penang, Malaysia. It's coming up midnight and im pretty tired! The temperature here is exhausting - just too hot! Had an amazing time in Krabi, Thailand. Had 4 nights there just to totally chill out. On the 2nd day we all went on a speed boat to see other islands. Snorkelled from the boat which was great. Saw...

Hey, Back in Hanoi now, arrived back yesterday morning at 5am. I hardly slept on the over night train and think im still suffering the tiredness. Didn't sleep well last night either despite having posh beds that actually had a duvet and today was ap by 7 to have a sight seeing day! We've visited Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, museum, War museum . . . the full works! Feel shattered. And, guess what we've up early again tomorrow to leave for the hills o...