Hey, was bored at uni.. a fort popped in my head whilst checkin out ur site.. just wonderin if u guys talk abt ur toilet functions every meal time?! Haha, dont ask me why, just answer the question! :-) Gawd, ive been at uni for too long, its messin me up! My head's blocked with USELESS information about the blimmin nation-state and globalisation, too many essays, too many pressies to buy, so little money *chitters*. Have u finished with Bali yet? where are you guys now? take care xx

Hi there
I've been following you on your trip. It looks fantastic! Just one major issue though. Andre why the ginger beard? Its not cool. Get rid or you'll lose all your cred with the girls!
Aman and Semhar you look gorgeous. Ditch the ginger guy though! My little girl at school says I'm a b****! I'm writing this whilst I'm at work. My boys here are just like you Andre when you were at school. Perhaps when you get back you can come and talk to them and tell them how you became a good boy.
Have a brilliant time and keep sending the photos.
Mrs Cxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Its rainy and humid over here but it doesn't change the real outlook of Beautiful Bali. Bali is so picturesque that you could be fooled into thinking it was a painted backdrop, rice paddies trip down hillsides like giant steps, volcanoes soar through the clouds, the forests are lush and tropical, and the waves of the Indian Ocean has great breaks. Experienced a traditional Balinese massage, which felt like being on cloud nine, felt fantastically fresh afterwards. Massages are one of the most unbelievably relaxing treats that you can give yourself. It is cheap as chips over here that I tempted myself to have another "pressure therapy today but this time, foot reflexology that was an hour long, bliss! Sundeep, knowing that you detest feet I thought of you :p Shopping here is great too that my backpack is getting heavier, time to post some things home. *Chuckles* about our Bog-Standard/Booh-ti-full-Striking-Language, dont worry people we are still sane! Missing you all heaps, especially with Christmas approaching fast. Bear hugs :) Massage aficionado x

Hey guys - apologies for the technical difficulties for some of Queensland photos. In the meantime, I have uploaded some again for those who want to view in a larger scale(!) Loving Bali more each day :) Hugs S x

Oh Richy-Rich, Ireland simply wouldn't be able to cope with a sudden clampdown on "martine-isms" as you delicately put!!!It would prevail a nationwide panic attack... Hmm..ah, so that must be why I'm living in London isn't it! *scratches head* :P Shame on you for making the girls *BSL tone* FOO visit Neighbours; I smile every time I see the street (avid watcher of it now; Paul Robinson is divine! And he's in the UK now! alp inform!) #Everybody needs good neighbours....thats when good neighbours become goooooood *screeches* friiiiiiends!# Funny how this site makes everyone feel close to you guys, almost NEIGHBOURLY *winks winks nudge nudge* like, but you're so far away!! Richy; Bog-Standard-Language it is not! Booh-ti-full-Striking-Langauge it is! Aman, good chatting2u on MSN t'other day,I eventually got2my mate's house&spent 5hrs working on our project!! A lengthy email will be on its way2u soon,Abi n I are gg out with Jon Evans, Tom Bastock & Ollie tmw night.Now, Semki you remember your NYE House Party, where they pissed off nearly every breathing species in the house off,including the dead fibres on the floor?! So tmw night for Abi n I....we will be venturing into the unknown....!! Andre; have you shaved that beard off yet!? You liked the Casino?! Ollie & I loved it, I quite remember fondly Richy saying to Ollie's mum there "So what are you doing with him?" ("him" being Ollie's dad, having married for 30yrs!!!) LOL :) Another one of my fond memories of Melbourne(&Richy!) I better stop now, I hope you are soaking up the Bali sun, send some back to me will you?! *cackles, tilts head back!* xxxxxx

Glad to see that the quality of the photo albums has increased tenfold since a particular person became the focal point in most of them!! Sadly Marvellous Melbourne doesnt quite have the same exquisite vibe since you party animals have left though at least the nights are a lot quieter now!

Pleased to hear that Bali is as serene and tranquil as ever and that you wont let any lingering fears of terrorism curtail your travel plans. Im still waiting for the law enforcement officers to crack down on the barmy acts of Martine-ism before I can return to Ireland again!

Thoroughly enjoyed sharing our travel stories over countless pints and blue shark shots, and even learning the groups lingo which was BSL at its extreme- Bog-Standard Language for you readers. Hopefully it wont be too long before we cross paths again- probably at an AA clinic somewhere!

Take care guys and dont do anything I wouldnt do!

PS Andre- The wealthy manager at the Crown Casino wants to know when is their favourite son is coming back?

Here in Beautiful Bali - I am so glad to have come here. Just came back from a 2-day tour around Bali last night. We went to see a Balinese dance, Barong & Seris dance before hitting the handicraft markets in Ubud. Having bought loads of fabulous wooden carvings and fabrics, we also learnt how they were made in the workshops. Driving up North, we saw endless rice spills between village to village and had lunch with the view of the volcano. Amazing! We stayed overnight in Lovina to catch the morning sunrise for dolphin-watching (ecstatic to finally see some) and did bit of snorkelling. On the way back to Kuta, we soaked in the Hot Springs and one of Bali's highest waterfalls. Rounded off with a visit to the Buddhist temple in Tabanan - best days in Bali so far! I hear Blighty's weather is not so kind at the moment, it's THAT freezing? Missing you all tons, S x p.s. Mart - as for the Neighbours tour, Richy did mentioned it but we were too *phew* to go when we landed Melbourne, soaking up the delights of Richy's 'company'(!)

Hey guys, wow, the photos of Melbourne, esp at the T-bar brings back some memories!!! Richy hasn't changed has he, lol! :) Didja not make a trip out to see Neighbours?! Shame on you!! I went to the street itself, which was really really cool!! Made a few sing songs on the street, so now when i watch it, I remember that! ;) Take care xxx

thanks Aunty Mary, i have been waking up early to surf the waves out here in Bali, there big here i mean BIG. its so cheap here too that im relaxing my head off too! i wonder how the chalk club is going? i miss it. i have a change of plans, i will not be going to Canada as they are wanting too much from me like working 24/6, 3 days summer break in 4 months and im not even getting paid! i will stay in thialand, and vietnam climbing till i have had enough and will return home around April i think, maybe.
take care Andre xxxxxx

Hi Andre, I just can't believe all the wonderful things you are experiencing. Uncle Wob and I did a trip to the Blue mountains but, whereas you were hanging upside down of a cliff face most of the time viewing the beautiful scenery, Uncle Wob and I were enjoying a glass of wine in the comfort of our hotel gardens as we enjoyed the same beautiful scenery!
The photos of Figi were incredible , how can I get a copy of 'The Beauty Beach' it is a wonderful 'painterly' photo.
I am working on your portrait at the moment,and today I painted your face.... just as you were when we were in St. Lucia last summer,....and it's good too. but now that I'm on your web sight and am upto date with all your new photos, I'm very concious of how much you have matured in these last few months, you're not the young man you were when you left.
At least I have had the opportunity to capture you on canvas in life..... before your stepped over the line into manhoodI can't wait for the next chapter in the story of your adventure. Take care and lots of love from all of us State side.
Your fave Aunty ... always

Aman, your video message made me tearful and had to ask some people whether they have tissues of course they didn't have any!!! tried not to ruin my mascra.Andre's video is def fuuny so typical of him!! it is def werid without you and andre as almost all of our year were there apart from Caroline as she refuses to come!! POO!!! Reading was fun although i was bit "ahem" I even throw my fone away cos i cldn't text, that is so unusual of me!! Went to Belfast for ant but only on Friday night cos got lots of work to do on saturday!! wish i did go out on Sat night cos it was Shine that time, i still haven't been to!!! GRRR better keep saturday free so i can go with the boys!! Met my cus's ex boyf and didn't recongised him till he gave me many ideas to refresh my memory!! it was while!! Look like i need to send you email asap!! Enjoy the rest of your next trip which is where??? Missing you Love you caitriona xxxx

Andre - Thanks for the postcard. Speech day wasn't the same without you, although both your and Amman's video clips were fab. Quiet the highlight of the afternoon. But i am not too sure about your beard, it looks a bit ginger to me! I am glad you are having such a great time, the photos are great. You have been doing some amazing stuff and having some fantastic experiences; that is what life is all about. Take care of yourself and look forward to seeing you when you get back. Love and best wishes Fiona