Hi, Mat.

Looks as is you are becoming a regular Michael Palin. Now don't ask who he is! If you don't know ask your Mum or Dad. On second thoughts, don't bother. They didn't even know who Mantovani was. I'll give you a clue - Monty Python. Except now of course Michael is into the serious travel business. Has written at least a couple of great books. You could probably do the same if you were to brush up on your English grammer. At the moment it is still quite appalling and is a bit like reading a foreign language. Also, I still continue to worry about the future of Britian, especially after seeing your farewell party photo's. Can there really be a future leader among that motley crew??????? Mind you, some of the girls look ok (can you please invite me to your next party?)

Your Asia trip is probably more exciting than our recent Greek holiday although I have put together a nice photo album that I have sent you. Hopefully it won't bore you too much. If your Mum or Dad (or anyone else) would like to look at it just send me an email address. The photo's are all on the net so they won't clutter up your Inbox. I also hope to have the UK part of our holiday on the web soon so your mates will be able to look at you behaving sensibly. Well, reasonably so anyway.

All of us here will be looking forward with bated breath for your next lot of photo's and comments so please keep them coming. We also look forward to the dubious pleasure of your company when you reach Aussie sometime later this year. You should have a reasonable tan by the time you get here so.....all you need to do is stand tall with a faraway look in your eyes and say "G'day, mate" to all and sundry and you should easily pass for an Aussie. Probably best that way as Poms aren't too popular here at the moment since you stole the ashes!!

Well, that's all young man. Don't get lost!! See you soon.

Very best regards, Unc Alex (Val sends her love. xxx)

nice one pa, shame about dan losing ruggers and urm no to molly... buts its hard to get a dogs girls name withou sounding so poncy... how bout Nelly? then we'd have elly and nelly. or maybe not. YEAH guys if u didnt know bout my postcards check them out just click on postcards at the top and click on the different countries for my stories and updates!!! thanks for reading! went to see landmine fields and floating village today- top stuff. one of my mates has got serious prickly heat and has bobbles all over his body, feel well bad for him so just been chillin with him this afternoon. nothing really helps it, air con and cold shower does a bit. good warning to myself i think. gona take care not to get burnt. doing well so far, no bad burning, just going brown with factor 15 til i get really brown then is oil time baby
going to capital tomorrow so will post a new postcard on the website then as well as the photos from cambodia. until then
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Mat, great postcard from CAMBODIAAAAA, make sure everybody else looks at your postcards as well, if I can do it anybody can!! just click on the postcard, sounds like Cambodia is the up and coming place for tourism, perhaps you should buy some land, though a hotel in Tialand sounds better, just seen Dan play Rugby in the cup, they lost by 1 try... 5-0 so unlucky, should have won, going with mum to seee the pup tonite, I think we should call her MOLLY,,,,,,,, Keep enjoying, DAD

gday!!!
thank u so much for messages!!! ive just wrote a new postcard, check it ooot man. cambodia is really something else, like thailand 50 years ago. very few tourists and awesome ppl, will post photos in few days time when i reach the capital. ankor wat is mind blowing. speak again soon! love mat

Hey mathew,
Good to here that your having a good time, and am really looking forward to seeing your pictures and hearing stories!!! It was you that inspired me to go travelling next year so make sure you get some interesting stuff on here so i can inspire others to come with me!!! hey i might even see you out there if you are still about. anyway it was just a quickie and i'll check back on here to see whats happening.

All the best my friend, keep safe and party like you life depended on it!!

Speak soon
Nasha

Hi Mat, Hope you are ok, haven't heard from you since your last day in Bangkok - am hoping you arrived in Cambodia ok and will be in touch soon ! Have been reading up on the attractions in Cambodia, the temples in the jungle look amazing - have you managed to get to see any of them ? Anyway,there are lots of messages on this message board for you to pick up when you get online, everyone is missing you. Hope the tan is coming along ok ?? Hope you are looking after yourself, lots of love mum xxx

Taus Bo! Unfortunately due to violent sickness and massive blisters i didnt make it through to the freshers uni side but when i return to health and hopefully a little bit of fitness i will be going and knocking on the door. I didnt look out of place but just a little off the pace. hope everything is well, and u've stopped fannying around in poncy hotels and are now travelling, stand up toilets an the like. Anyway, still waiting for the cheap goods list gotta little business on the go which may help pay for more drinks for both of us!!! Until the next time, goodbye!!

hey dude, jus checkin out the website for the first time...using my housemates laptop!
havin a great time back in Bedford swim teachin, lifeguardin etc.
glad ure doing the cultural bit.... get loads o pics from angor wat!!
Harris had a blinder at the weekend got MOM then we all went out, twas great but as gav mentioned not the same without you.. awwww
anyway continue having a great time take care etc.
ciao don x

Hi Matt - Probably met once long ago but must have been a while. Anyway, good luck on your travels and hope you have a great time. Take care x

Merci pour ton photos mataus, very informative, and reminds meofthe opening scenes from the beach! ooor! EAGLES!!! Watched the crazy feathered friends beat local rivals the HOOPS last nite. OOR marco reich looks quality - from 14th up to 7th in one game! the crazy days of the championship! Anyway, sitting at work doing absolutley nothing and getting paid! bon. Going to bourneo on sat, shud be good. Anyway must go, hope u hav fun in cambodia! god dam that rickety bus! mite meet a few peeps tho. peace out et bungalows are fun

R.I.T, bat and ball wil become an olympic sport intime for london 2012. i am sure of this. word is spreading. whoever is reading this, u heard it here first! beach bat and ball- you'll all be playing it soon.
boredom tonight, palace game is on tv, but at 2damn am in the morning, so will us have to watch some crazy thai tv and read til i sleep. then cambodia! 6 am! think its gona take absolutely forever to get there on the ricketty old buses but once there im sure it'll be worth it. i write a new e-postcard for my website when in cambodia. take care. stray cats annoy me. ut everything else is cool. oh and i got bit burnt today, so drinking lots of h2o and hopefully a good sleep ill sort me out-

managed to work out how to send a message,,,,,,,,, my computer at work is a bit steam driven, or is it me , mum is telling the whole world about the new pup, though I think there will be an arquement over the name, your pictures are ace, looks like you are having a great time, speak to you again soon dad