Hi there Jon
Just a quick email, mate - the computer keep crashing!
Well, we've made it to Padang. Apart from the appalling rain everything's going well so far. All flights were on time and all travel, so far, has been OK. We've bought our parangs (mine has a naga on the handle!) and are all set for a drive to Kerinci tomorrow. We've hired a jeep and the driver says he'll drop us at Mr Supandi's house for about 40 quid, which isn't bad and it should be a _hell_ of a lot better than that godawful bus last year.
Once we get to Mr Supandi's, we'll be able to make plans to [reach] this 'lost valley'. He's been fully briefed by Debbie so we expect everything to be OK. We'll probably be in the jungle in a couple of days.
Well, this is probably the last time we'll be able to email from here until we get back from the jungle. Take care of yourself and we'll get back in touch in a couple of weeks.
Regards,
Jon, Rich, Chris
