France - 1983

Crossed from Engalnd to France by ferry. Travelled through france and picked grapes in Beaujolie for a few weeks. Travelled north to Strassberg and train to London.

Great fun picking grapes. Food excellent.

England - 1983

Arrived London and travelled the south coast of England. Caught up with a few overseas friends. Nice scenery and sunny weather the whole time.

Sri Lanka - 1983

The surfing season was on the east coast. Travelled from Columbo to Aragan Bay. Stayed about 4 weeks. Overland to Hikkaduwa then north to Columbo.

Very quiet on east coast and accommodation was very spartan. surf good but crowded.

India - 1983

Crossed the land border from Nepal to India and down to Varanasi. An interesting and exciting place with lots to see from narrow laned markets to ghats on the Ganges. Stayed at a number o0f cities between there and Agra. Travelled to New Delhi and Rajastan and down to Kerala. Caught the wrong train and ended up at Madras instead. overland across to Kerala. On this trip the weather was hot and it wasn't the best time to travel through India.

Nepal - 1983

Crossed the land border from India to Nepal. kathmandu was a step back in time yet the food was excellent. Trekked for about two weeks and stayed in Pokora for a week or so. A very pretty place.