Bali, a playground for the rich, famous and drunken Aussies everywhere. I'd had a severe case of Bali Belly for a few days and just when I'd admitted defeat to the hotel room walls and had confined myself to a diet of water and Imodium I dragged myself out and my trip was transformed beyond recognition. I came across a flamboyant, loud, extremely camp character knows as 'Dedi Chop' (not his really name) who looked at me and exclaimed 'Darling this will never do, ...

Hello from Bali! Yes I'm still alive, it's been a while I know, communication is not a priority in Bali it seems. Only Bali phones work in Bali, no Vodafone etc and we are still on dial up so it's taken me 20 minutes to bring up my e-mails. So don't expect any new pictures till I get to Hong Kong I've heard through the grapevine technology is better there. That is if I can bring myself to leave this wonderful place. I'm staying in a lovely hotel for just 9 of ...