Ha ha, like how the cultural part of the trip got one line, and all the disasters took up the rest of your email - I think that is the right ratio for what happens travelling! Also forgot to tell you not to let anyone carry your bags EVER! Me and Lindsey were very tight after she let someone carry her bags, and when she had no change the guy assured her could change the note, and then promptly ran away with all the money we had to take on the remote island we were going to (with no cashpoints). We shouted at him as the boat sailed away, but funnily enough he didn't look very bothered.

Next time you're asked to be in a Bollywood movie you'll have to do it - it'd be sooo funny.

Best get back to work - I can see this website might get me in trouble!

Love Clare

Forgot to tell you about men offering to carry bags. It can be an expensive buisness.

So am I Clare. Hi girls not a lot to say just cold today no rain. Hope your first train journey went ok? did you enjoy your Bollywood movie?

I'm at work and you're travelling :0(

Hi girls just thought I would have my first look at blog.Hope you had a good journey without any delays. You will be pleased to know that it is cold and raining hear (2nd).Look forward to hearing from you soon.

Hi girls, Ive never met you Deb but Dan has told all about you. Can't believe you have finally gone it feels like you have been counting down to it forever then all of a sudden your gone. Sorry I've not been in touch for ages Dan, been busy with new company, thinking about you loads though. Have a wonderfully fantastic time I'm so so jealous. Keep safe, keep it touch and have a ball.

Hi Girlies,

Just got back from seeing you off at the airport and thought I'd be the first to write on your message board! Sad that I'm not going to see you for a whole year, but I know you're both going to have a great time, and I can't wait to hear all about your adventures! I'll think of you sipping cocktails and browning yourselves on the beach, while I'm sitting at my desk at work, with the rain pouring outside (not that I'm bitter at all!).

I'll speak to you soon Dan. Have fun!

Lots of love Clare xxx