KK and metting the group

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(I don't have a cable for my photos so photos will follow)

Fri 5th Jan
After I had finished writing my last email I went to the hotel that we had to meet at the next day and asked if anyone had checked in. A lady called Mellinda had and so I went and knocked on her door and aranged to meet the next morning.
I then had a disarster trying to get back to the hostel as I got on the right bus but didn't recognise where to get of and the driver didn't tell me (prob didn't understand when I asked). So I ended up back in town!! Lucky it was a circular route. When lady realised I was stuck she ended up walkingme all the way back to my hostel. It was so kind of her. I ended with big bliters from my flip flops though.

Sat 6th Jan
Rather than facing the bus saga again I got a taxi to the hotel in town and met Mellinda again- we are sharing a room. We then went to an island called Manukan by 'ferry' (and 8 person speed boat). When we arrived there were signs everywhere saying swim at your own risk-Jelly fish season. It was so hot though that we had to have a quick dip. The rest of the time was spent lying in the shade and having a big tasty lunch.
We got the 4pm boat back and showered and changed before meeting the rest of the intrepid group at 6.30. The group comprises of

Dee- our group leader from Aus but been traveling for 7 years.
Mellinda- an Ausie living in London, works in IT
Kaz and Chris- Teacher and IT from Aus
Travis- Plumber form Aus going on to travel UK and Europe
Troy and Sharron - Haven't spoken to them much yet (from Aus)
Michelle and Jason- from NZ and Essex live in London
David- Aus - the loudest of the group
Rachel and Claire- Psychologists from Oxford.

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