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 hi thanks for getting the site together, bit of a mess up as another site kept coming up, so could,nt tell many in Goa., we are all ready for the off, although our packs are all a little heavier than we had anticipated around 16 kg, so after our first day and night out we will see what if or can be discarded. Our names are me Bugsy age 47, Jellybean age 56 and Jago age 42 we will leave through the gate way of india tomorrow 23 nov, before we leave, we intend to to do a simple ceremony at the jetty to call upon our guardian spirits and angels to guide us on a safe jouney inside and out. thanks to nic, liam and malc for your support. love and peace, BOM SHANKAxxx Bugsy: hi and thanks to all for the kind messages, well here we are in alibag, arrived yesterday afternoon. first 2 days went well, . 1 major problem, our weights, we are all carting to much ( insecurity) we've dropped approx 5 kg each. all those little things we collected thinking we would need or be a luxury are going back to Goa in the post. it will be interesting to see what our bags will weigh towards the end. i personally have vowed to leave something at every stopover, only if its a pipe cleaner!! we had to get straight on the catamaran,to mandva jetty, there we performed our puja, at aganesh temple on the quayside.we asked for safety and guidance on our journey. then straight away we were on the beach. over to jeff... Jeff: Hi all,thanks for all the support, great to log in today and feel that love.Things could not have gone better, OK the bags are a bit heavy but we're working on that.People have been unfailingly kind and helpful. I think now Buggs has significantly reduced his burgeoning arsenal of knifes we all feel a little more secure, which reminds me we've sorted out the three crucial rules for the expedition: 1. NO MOANING 2. NO FIREARMS 3. NO EVE-TEASING Hopefully that covers all eventualities. Alibag fort looks impressive and we're off to explore it today Onwards and Upwards!! Don't worry RocknRollers I've dumped things but not my Brylcreem. No cold vibe can stop this here boogie. Love to all and over to Jon... Jon: Hi Everyone Big love & big Thanks for the uplifting support nice one This E-Mail is my first witch is the second first the other being hand washing another mans pants Who knows where this trip will take me. goodbye from us LOVE. Photos should be with you later xxxxxxxxxxxxbugsy from alibag says: Hi malc, good to chat to you, hope you received the files.Here is a brief summery of the jouney so far We left gateway of india 9am it took 45 minutes to Mandva where we performed a puja for guidance and safety on our journey, followed by a big group hug,and straight on to the sand, in less than an hour we were on the konkon coast, slightly polluted, but not bad seeing there is more than 14 million inhabitants in Mumbai. The first 2 days walking were india in a nutshell, 500 metres behind the beach were the affluent abodes of the likes of Bollywood with fine architecture and swiming pools and out the front were the fisher wives searching for any fuel they scavage to cook with. We rested at midday where we had intended to stay, as the ferry landed 4 km after the supposed starting place. there was a game of cricket going on the beach.Then a blue Rickshaw turned up and 5 guardian angels disguised as men delivered us 10 litrs of water and left only to return later with fresh coconuts full of water and soft flesh, just what the doctor ordered. As the sun got cooler we got on our way , only to find our selves in the middle of an ox and cart race,seemed like the locals all gambled, on the it,as they speeded past us they were thrashing and screaming, so much passion was in it. after 11 km we made camp, oposite Handeri fort which is elegant and on an island 1km off shore. first meal was dal and rice, even tasted better next day, our organising needs a little tidying up to say the least. We set off at 9 the next morning, for 2 km we walked along these areas where the surface was covered in dried diluted cow dung (a natural anti septic) drying out shrimps, so they can be reconstituted when the seas are too rough for fishing. We then came across some boat builders who were in the process of constructing big fishing boats in the old traditional way, not using nails or screws, they said it took ten men 7 months to build one all by hand, out of hard wood at a cost of 25,000 pounds! We rested out of the midday sun untill about 3 and strolled the last hour intoAlibag.Kollaba fort is an island off the coast about 1 km and the views are splended from there, jeffs words were it was awe inspiring., all going well we intend to reach marud on sat 50 km from here, look forward to contacting you then,. love and best wishes. bugsy brian edwards xxxxx om shanti om xxxxx Jago from Alibag says: Alibag has been fantastic,gorgeous views of the Ghats leading us off down the coast,sunset blush sand bars and real life adventures at the post office via the saddlers, the material shop,tailors,sealing wax shop and a bunch of helpful souls all eager to send off our excess gear back to Goa, it'll be longis and coitre before we know it.We're all laughing and revelling in it!...... 12km tomorrow I'm off to bed. "Be a lantern to yourselves Be your own shelter Seek for no other All things shall pass Don't give up Strive on" Love me n Jerry Lee xx   Malcolm says: These are four pictures that came today from the guy Shamoon who met them back up near Revadanda and Bugsy gave them to him to email anyway they have just come today Tuesday, there might be more hopefully! Anyway its showing them up at Korlia Fort which is maybe 5 days ago. Well they certainly look Happy in the WARM/HOT weather!!!!! don't you think! A big thanks to Shamoon who sent these photo's ( he is the guy with the glasses )      UPDATE FROM MURUD bugsy from marud says:  hi, to everyone and a great thanks for your kind messages. well it,s sat and after a hard 14 km this morning we have arrived in marud, im afraid we had to walk past the hot springs , we were on a mission!! got a great camp site on the end of the beach. but nothing like korlie fort. we were like kids or we are kids. We had a 500 year fort to our selves for 2 nights, 360 degrees of spectacular scenery, unfortunately there is no facility to send photos from here. Today we have started to feel it in our bodies. well the first week is over and we have covered 70 km, it,s been a week of breaking in slowly.and 2 days relaxing tomorrow we are going to attempt to walk 16 km a day for a week ,to get some milage behind us. we feel that is a sensible target. so far its been incredible, most of the people we have met, don,t understand what internet means, let alone have access.they really are simple folk along the coast, but have only made us feel welcome. don,t know the next place we can send photos from, but rest assured we are on the case. love to all and we are all fine. NAMASTE bugsy xxx Jago from Murud says: Hiya people,yet again thanks for all your messages,they're really appreciated.Here we are in Murud after a seriously hard slog of a day,we've realized we've really got to pick the pace up a bit in order to make Goa in time and also get a few days lounging around.At the speed we're doing now we've got 30 straight days of 16km with 8 days off to spread between that. Kordlai fort was unbelieveably good,we spent two nights and a day playing at being Shiva perched high on a promentary,overlooking the coast and the chain of the Ghats leading on down towards our destination.We did some very special meditation as the sun rose and spent the whole day as lords of creation,I'll tell you all about it when I get back but part of me will never leave that fort...very,very special.I was so happy I just couldn't sleep(check outthe pics when we can send them).Thank you all for your love,see you soon Jxxxxx bugsy,jago and jon from Murud says: Well we,ve had a great day in marud , we are clean, and fed, and ready for the next adventure the KONKON coast has to offer.!!??! Would like to say some sincere thanks first to malc for downloading the maps from google apart from map 12, the biggest hill so far and we had to about turn on ourselves. spiritually fuming, and a real big thanks to tom in new zealand, he has put together a map showing our progress along the coast with messages from the web site, nice one tom, and another thank you to mat for helping with the quartermastering of this expedition. and thanks to all for contacting, great to hear from you all, and will log on again next mon or tues ,, BOM SHANKA XXXX   UPDATE 1ST DECEMBER 2008 9TH DAY ARRIVED IN SHRIVARDHAN bugsy from shrivardhan says: Hey here we are in Shrivardham, we covered over 40 km in 2 days . we are really feeling it . yesterday at the end of a great day we had to cross a river and jeff cut his feet on sharp barnacle shells, they cut him like a razor, so its been a bit hard for him today. We are are staying in a tree house on the beach, [indian style resort]just had a wicked king fish thalli. yesterday we got pulled by customs and an hour later by the old bill, very polite sub inspecter, would'nt even take a bung. they both wanted our passport no.and visa entries, bit hard work at the customs, major language breakdown,I ended up talking to the boss on the phone. Today we passed a quaint little fishing beach and as we climbed up to the road, there were 2 cops on guard, again very friendly, and they told us the little beach we were looking down on was where in 1993, the bomb was smuggled in through that blew up the world trade centre, and ever since there is a guard on that beach. great news, tomorrow,I'm coming back to this cyber cafe and attempting to send 600 pictures. they are all in order of the walk. so thats it for now and will be in touch before we leave here tomorrow afternoon , BOM BOLINATH, OM SHANTI UPDATE 2nd DECEMBER 2008 10th DAY TUESDAY MOVING ON SHRIVARDHAN bugsy from shrivardam says: Morning, big dose of indian frustration, when the chap from the cyber cafe eventually arrived here this morning after his game of cricket, he declared, its not possible to send data from here. so I've, made double copies on disc and going to speedpost to malc, hopefully they will get there this year!!!. We are off this afternoon, as soon as it cools from the midday heat, we only intend to cover a few km, we have a fair size river to cross, at the end of this beach. We have been tending to jeff's ankle through the night , he cut it on an awkward place, we've been sealing it with propolois. 3 km today will keep us on track. other than that we are all really well, eating very well, drinking lots of ginger/lemon tea, every morning drinking coloidal silver, folowed by a plethera of nutrient supplements that definately contributes to our well being. (nice one jon) rice, dal and veg is our main diet, with fish when possible,hope to be in contact in less than a week . OM SHANTI X Jellybean (john) from Shrivaram says: Hi, you beautiful People, Well over a week & over 100k and all in one peace Jeffs feet are a bit concerning,but I believe with all our love & attention we will all be in Goa together.Bugs was the first to see dolphins yesterday so gets 100 rups from Jeff & me,A Big thanks to you malcolm, the web site is wicked, its nice to be so uplifted by all the good vibes coming our way. love Jellybean This Map is the Journey onwards from Shrivardhan, where they are at this time is anyones guess!  THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER DAY 12 Well having moved on from Shrivardhan on the afternoon of Tuesday 2nd they may have stayed a night at BANKOT FORT and TURTLE BEACH and then depending on Jeff's foot injury healing , will obviously set the pace of walking to how far they have now got to! I think that the next place of communication will be DABHOL and if they have been going strong they should be there I reckon tomorrow or Saturday! Thats what I reckon anyway!! Stay safe love you all Malcolm  SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER DAY 14 Well had a call from Bugsy today they have got to GUHAGAR 208 km a little further down from where I suggested in DABHOL and spending a couple of days to rest up! There are no email facilities so he is calling again tomorrow with more of an update.......so watch this space!  UPDATE MONDAY 8TH DECEMBER DAY 16 FROM GUHAGHAR I had several calls yesterday on Sunday from Bugsy unfortunately there are no more photos to put up at this time because of the lack of computer and internet availability.Anyway he recited over the phone an update of the continuing journey of these three modern day Baba's so here we go........ Bugsy says from Guhaghar:- We are now 208 km into this very special journey the three of us have become very close to each other, and the organising of our daily needs has become a special space where we all fall into place with the tasks that have to be done for our everyday needs. The day we left Shrivardhan we crossed over from Raigad district and into Ratnagiri district.It was close to dusk as we walked between the houses down narrow streets passing through a Muslim fishing village followed by lots of inquisitive smiling children wondering where these three strangers have come from. The evening air was filled with a very loud call to prayer from the Mosque it felt quite timeless and Ancient. We camped that night near a lookout tower close to the river, there were some fishermen who throughout the night we could hear them talking and listening to their radio,just before they left they gave us the last fish they caught so at 4.30 in the morning John and l cooked some rice steaming the fish above and made a kedgerie,we waited for daylight and woke Jeff it was so good you can't get the fish more fresh than that! So onwards after a good breakfast leaving Bankot Fort and passing Turtle beach and up along some steep hills following a road over the Headland and down and got a ferry accross a river where we met two guys one English called Scott and his German friend Lils who were Kayaking down the coast also from Mumbai to Goa they had thirteen fishing rods and mostly catching Baramundi at one point they were arrested by customs and questioned and searched but let off later that day. We helped them with their kayaks into the water and saw them off and as we turned around we were then faced with two customs officers, luckly they were happy to see our documents and left us,We also met a Dutch guy called Sonny who was cycling down to Goa! We met up with the two kayakers the next day and planned to camp with them further up the coast but we did'nt make it up to them as we were tired out and so stayed in a a lodge by the beach b&b and evening meal which gave John a chance to do the washing which he is very good at! The last two days have been on roads walking through the most beautiful scenery of mango plantations. The Ratnagiri district is one of the worlds leading suppliers of mangoes.The majority of the villages are Muslim with a minority of Hindu, no Christian as yet and the people that we meet are so friendly and helpful even though there is often a language barrier. On Friday we set up at a great campsite looking down on Dabhol Creek. We walked 14 km yesterday and realised how fit we are getting,Jeffs ankle has healed after all the care we gave it! I am resting my foot and had it in a bowl of cold water as l strained it after jumping off a boat with my backpack on,and John said his hips are noticing the load he is carrying.Apart from that we are very content with life and happy to be experiencing this special adventure I send out a big ''LOVE'' to all my friends and especially to my Mother who has just let me be me! Bugsy John says from Guhaghar Basics are of the very best Love, happiness, friendship, cool water, good simple food and experience!! On a very personal level l am proud and feel that what we are doing is so right.What a thing to do with a life, living it to be alive, and alive we are with all emotion hit from day to day, from love to pain is all being soaked in and sorted in its right order. Only need to say one more thing ''BEAUTIFUL'' big love to you Jellybean John Jeff says from Guhagar The light here is so diffuse , the soft milky Maharastra light where time and distance are smudged and blended, all lost in a gossamer wrapped cocoon. Our usual temporal regime has fallen away almost unnoticed and very quickly we've become watchers of the Moon and Tides, plugging straight into a far older way of being. The Purity of what we are doing is a total Joy of True Existence without stress and worry, just Being.... and enjoying BEING! What we are doing is the most Ancient thing there is as Humans to walk through a landscape carrying and acquiring all we need along the way.We are replicating our existence before Farming and hours and all the other extraneous defensive add-ons of Neolithic Revolution.One where we not only followed migratory species but truly were one our selves,this is how we populated our Earth. We walk feeling very connected to our past and who knows maybe our future aswell! Life is sweet, time fleeting and Spirit unconquerable! Jeff xxxx. Well they hope to get to GANPATIPURI on thursday and RAGNAGIRI on saturday and hopefully from there they will be able send over a few new photos from the many that have been taken. It all sounds like they are having an amazing and magical conciousness expanding experience and as l am sitting in my room in Exmouth looking out on a grey cold winters day its hard to feel the magic, but at the same time l feel good to be part of the whole thing by updating the website. Love to all Malcolm UPDATE WEDNESDAY 10th DECEMBER DAY 18 Well l had a very brief call from Bugsy yesterday they had just settled for the night on what he called paradise beach where they had seen some dolphins and the water was crystal clear and had a lovely meal.So according to the maps he said that they were 262km (approx) which according to my readings they spent the night on this little beach shown below and they would of moved on today and it is only about 15 km from GANPATIPULI so l think they will rest up there for a couple of nights as they had been walking hard as he said since he last spoke they had covered 53 km in two days so they must be getting fitter so they will be down at RATNIGIRI by friday or saturday. I was surprised that in the post today l recieved the disc with photos on that bugs got sent back from SHRIVARDHAN which as he said at the time that they might arrive next year!!! but hey presto they are here and so l will be sorting through those and will get some of them up on site. I must admit that when l saw some of them l feft very envious of the wide palm fringed beaches and aqua blue water and skies and sunshine and warmth as l looked out of my window at the cold grey rainy day!!!!! ohwell there you go peace and love Malc. ps This is my very first attempt at dealing with uploading stuff on a website as l was shown how to do it and there are things that l would like better but its all abit beyond me at the moment but I am trying my best to keep it all bascically running!! and a big thanks to Tom for his extra coverage on google maps nice one mate! cheers xxx   UPDATE THURSDAY 11th DECEMBER DAY 19  WELL DONE BOYS!!!!! the spiritual opportunists from ganpatapule says: GANPATIPULE hi, we arrived here with pride, having 277km behind us, never the less a little bit worse for wear. So we feel like the pressure is off and we are taking a well deserved 2 night break , here in the maharastra tourism resort, we have taken a deluxe nona/c suite sea facing and its luxury. lt feels like we are in charge of the walk and can move at a more leisurely pace. The last few days have been a bit harder for us, but the scenery and people, fantastic. its great malc has received the snaps, we will send more from ratnagiri.the photos are just images of our visual experience, the smells, sounds and tastes are our personal reward for participating in this experience, for sure mother lndia gets you in touch with your senses.We are all delightfully impressed with the site and the maps have been vital in navigating us along the way. A big big thanks to malc for his encouraging enthusiastic contribution to the whole mission, and Jon, yes we are cheezy!!??!!.on a personal level, if it wasn,t for my sore feet , this could all be an adventurous dream. Bugsy xxxx John from ganpatepule says: Namaste from Jellybean. Hoping you are well,and as happy as we are.First of all a big thankyou for the uplifting messages, a real treat to receive.The few hardships are completly over-powerd by the love and support from you all,and of course,the kindness and generosity we receive daily from the people we meet ,the beauty of this land, and our own excitement.As you can see, lm still blown away by the whole experience.All emotions are positive in nature .We are as confident and determind as ever. Right on it! BIG LOVE to you all J B J. Jago from Ganpatipulle, India says: Hope you're all doing as good as we are,it's my first sight of the site since Murud nearly two weeks ago, thanks for all the emails and thanks to all we've met along the way who have showered us in kindness, generosity and genuine common humanity. It's impossible to convey anywhere near adequately the deluge of sensory input that assails us every step of the way.Over half way now which is quite an achievement and all seems set fair for arriving in Goa as conquering heros in the first week of the newyear. Glad to be stopped for 36hours RnR in a plush hotel sea-view room, nice...showers, beers, chicken,........tomorrow the road starts again!!!!!Viva Rockers xxxxx  UPDATE SATURDAY 13 th DECEMBER DAY 21 bugsy from ratnagiri says: Friday 12th december hi best wishes from RATNAGIRI,we arrived here 11 this morning staying in a resort looking out over the bay where we walked earlier, probably the last chance of a room for the next week . We left GANPATIPULE early yesterday and met up with a group of military who were windsurfing from Mumbai to Goa, they planned to complete it in 9 days. they had a massive navy ship supporting them. so after an easy day we arrived 5 km away from here and took advantage of the full moon and stayed up moon watching. we were on this hillock with 360 degree views. ,. it had us all in awe ..we plan to leave here Monday heading for VIJAYADURG 77km away and expect to get there in 4 days.xx,we are having problems downloading pictures, and where we are heading is more remote than before, we are going to attempt to send them back via Goa. best wishes for now,Bugsy Jago from Ratnagiri says: Hi everybody,we're holed up for some serious RnR for the weekend at a flash hotel after finishing over 300kms.Great view,great food, hot showers and baths.Well deserved break.It's wonderful but in the the spirit of a lazy weekend I'm gonna just type a copy of my journal for the other day... Friday 12 4.30pm We're camped up for full moon on a small volcanic knoll across the bay fron Ratnagiri,we've just done the 300kms mark,we're waiting for the local kids to go and we're doing a meditation tonight. Saturday 13 What a wonderful night.The light here really is smudged and all is turned back on itself in an endless progression,blurred and milky.So you never seem to get anywhere,nothing quite seems real-a dreamy,lazy kind of landscape,dissolving and reforming at its edges. the spot we had last night was perfect.The knoll was at the far end of Ratnagiri bay which curved off to the west where the town lay nestled under a rocky promentary topped by a fort and a lighthouse,behind us lay a small village with it's own tiny cove and an agricultural hinterland and a further headland forming the northern end of the bay.The cloud that had been around all day lifted and we watched the comings and goings of insects,boats and birds.Lagre shoals of sardines were breaking the surface of the water.We were up on top to see an amazing sight.As the sun was setting a sea-eagle(a totem of mine) landed on a rock 20yards away.As this hunter finished his day so another was about to start his.Quick as a flash a dozen small canoes set off from the village across the bay to drift fish for sardine-an ancient sight we were very privileged to see.As these guys set off fellow villagers were returning from the fields with huge bundles of hay upon their heads as on paddy fields! children played a livly game of cricket.A very ,very special scene in such a beautiful falling light,and to watch the eagle preening at such close quarters - wow. The full moon blazed across the night,lights shimmered and twinkled,as the moon rose in cold blue light glory we could follow the canoes far off on the steel sheet of ocean.Wonderful music pounded out from across the bay,bats swooped between us.We got some great food together,eventually and loved listening to some great music esp Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros and thought of how he would love the fact of us sitting there laying down his tracks on the road to Ratnagiri,bought a bit of a tear to the eye.Felt so good and potent in all senses,300kms we walked to get this and it felt good.All pleased and happy.Even found a new way,essential oil abuse,quick sniff of peppermint,it's like mainlining Kendall mintcake. I was up as the moon set and the sun rose and was up on top to see the eagle start his shift and the tiny dots far out on the bay to finally come home and land their meagre catch,what sights... Right that'your lot from me probably till Malwan,I'm off to get drunk,love you all j xx These are some photos taken and sent by KISHOR AHER he met them on a road leaving Purnagad away from Ratnagiri  hi guys, I am attaching these pictures that I took some 15 km south of Ratnagiri. I was impressed with your energy levels and committment. I was travelling by car; alongside the coast to setup my dotcom business. I have travelled by the same road that you are travelling; so in case you need any help please let me know and I would try my level best (my cell number 09324681249/ 09702175252). I suppose you have reached Malvan. Do try and meet my close friend; who is Doctor of Ayurveda(Dr Rahul Pant-walawalkar) and he would be able to guide about road and other stuff and but obvious about Aurvedic Herbs in that area. You can ask any Autorikshaw guy and he would know his address. I went right upto Murdeshwar in south karnataka and returned back..Do visit my portal www.mygreatstay.com it is india's first portal, dedicated to listing and booking of Homestays in India. I am developing it to help customers to locate these places and experience real india; beside its much cost effective. Have fun and good luck for journey ahead kishor aher UPDATE SATURDAY 20th DECEMBER DAY 27 Well there is'nt much to say really except that l had a brief text from Bugsy saying that they arrived in VIJAYADURG 380 km yesterday but there was no where to email or send photos.He said he would try to call on Sunday but the signal was bad.So thats it at the moment. Malcolm  UPDATE SATURDAY 21st DECEMBER DAY 28 3 spiritual wide boys from devgad says: hello everybody love and best wishes. here we are in DEVGAD with 410 km behind us we are all feeling fit as ever and on top of our previous ailments. we had a great rest in RATNAGIRI, and a visit from manchester dave from goa, who presented us with 2 bottles of honeybee brandy. we ate ourselves to the max at the kolinoor resort, and left on mon am for 40 km of road walking that took over some of the most barren volcanic landscape we have encountered so far.on wednesday evening we arrived at village 365km and slept on a concrete jetty, where in the morning a launch, took us over to SINDERDURG district. We were met with the impressive sight of VIJAYDURG fort coming across the bay. we were taken back so much by the fort, we decided to take the day out and dedicate it to one of our special meditations. and a very special day it turned out, lots of exploring, at the end of the day we received a marvelous gift, of watching a pod of dolphins jumping and cutting the surface close to us The last 2 days have been the most ardous but enjoyable walking, quite off the beaten track, crossing rivers and scaling cliffs. very little contact and having to carry 2 days provisions. so we are all happy boys, none of us looking forward to goa. so we intend to last out the last 8 days walking until 4th jan, thats the plan at least all going well we will reach MALVAN Christmas day, and will try to call home., but we intend to hang out at NIEVTI FORT soon after. love and peace Jago from Devgad says: Hello all,love from Maharastra,what a great time we're all having.Vijaydurg fort was really something else,Sea-eagles,dragonflies,a roaring wind,mighty walls,a fairytale playground but as the inumerable,interlocking fire holes showed every step of the way a murderous machine of death for anyone foolhardy enough to attempt to take this citadel unless you've got the back door key of course. After our mediation began to weave its spell we wandered up the spiralling entrance to be overwhelmed by a cascade of dozens upon dozens of schoolkids and their teachers all jabbering questions and wanting photos,very funny,very chaotic.Up we headed for he shade of a huge Banyan tree,stout and many limbed.There I sat and mused on the high stakes power politics that were played out within these still immpressively intact,impenetrable walls and how all had been left behind in times backwash.Maybe under this very tree some Nawab had sipped sherbert and dallied with his favourite concubine,silk mats spread with delicacies.Was this also the spot where he took his last ,unsuspecting glass of wine before orders from above and a silken cord dealt him a losing hand.Happily playing the Byronic hero for all it's worth(who wouldn't?) I wandered the fort accompanied all the time by swarms of dragonflies playing out their lives as they have for millions of years heedless of these lofty places of princes and steel, as they will for millions more.How transitory all is in this immense recycling machine that is our cosmos.Grab it while you can my friends love to you all jxx  UPDATE THURSDAY 25th DECEMBER DAY 32 The boys from MALVAN says: Hi and season greetings from MALVAN we arrived here this morning, after 7 nights sleeping on beaches, rocks and jettys, all feeling in good health, .Yesterday we had one of our hardest days walking , soft sand thick jungle, steep rocks. at one point we followed a wood cutters path into the forest and then a dried out river bed only to find a dead end, fortunately a wood cutter heard our cries of frustration and helped us out of the lost mess we were in, previous to that saga, we had to walk for a couple of hours on soft sinking sand, and with the packs made walking extremely difficult. In the afternoon we were presented with the longest beach so far, 16 km and in 3 hours we covered 12 km, and by then we had all had enough and after a simple meal we were all out for the light before 8 o'clock. This has been a great day here in MALVAN and unexepectedly arrived by boat not having to walk the last hour, a real Christmas treat. For lunch we feasted on chicken and carlsberg, all felt a bit bloated!after our simple diet on the walk. After33 days we have a good vibe going, and work as a team, one aspect we all enjoy is the individual space we allow our selves when walking, but always keeping an eye on one another. We intend to leave in the morning 4 hours walk to NIEVTI KELLAR (fort) and do our fort thing that we have so enjoyed over the last weeks. arriving in malvan this morning was very special for Jon and Jeff as they both have walked this stretch back to GOA previously. So all 3 of us can claim every footstep from MUMBAI TO GOA , mine earlier this year and jon and Jeffs 2 and 3 years ago respectively. Well off to try just one more, love to all.... us xxxx UPDATE TUESDAY 30th DECEMBER DAY 37 the spiritual fugatives from vengula says: Hi, we got to VENGULA this morning, slight change of plan we are heading to the GOA boarder for the 31st . Hope to reach ARAMBOL before dusk. we,ve had a great week soaking up this most picturesque landscape. We attempted to stay on NIEVTI FORT for 3 nights , big mistake, ended up getting moved on by some very pompous policemen. They first put us under house arrest when we went to the village for water, then escorted us back to the fort and gave us our marching orders.We walked 4 km over a hill to the next village only to be met by the inspector and crew and ordered to be on our way early next morning. So we want to get MARHASTRA under our belts and have had a great run staying on indian archeological sites without permission. We are all of mixed feelings about finishing the walk, but what a great experience we have had. Well thats it until GOA , we will e.mail or call Malc when we arrive at our place in ARPORA, should be 3rd or 4th January. love and best wishes from us all! xxxxxx  Well Congratulations to the Boys they have arrived in north Goa today and will be celebrating their achievement and the Newyear tonight on a Kery beach near to Terekol Fort I would like to say that I have enjoyed keeping you informed of the journey. I think there will be more photos to show when available. So for now I would like to wish you all a very happy and peaceful new year! Love Peace & Harmony Malcolm bugsy from arpora goa says: well all of a sudden, i find it dificult to express words to explain our 41 days out there on the konkan coast. for me its a long time dream come true and the fact we have been able to share the experience with our friends and love ones through this site has been so touching. we all intend to write a descriptive account of our individual experience and our favorite photos and moments. in the future, and will e.mail all who have contributed to the site, when the update is complete once again big big thanks to my good friend malcolm, and any one who has not checked his web site,, malcolmhorton.com please feel free to do so. thanks malc, love you xx big love and best wishes to all. bugsy oh yes one more thing. there are 3 words that have been repeating through me throughout the journey and a very comforting mantra they have been. INDIA MY LOVE. for the vibrant love and compassion we have felt along the way,l take my hat off to her. it felt like we were guided all the way.on so! many occasions we were blessed by existence. love to all bugsy.xxx Jago from Goa says: Thanks for all your support and best wishes everybody,it's been really appreciated by us all.Difficult to know what to say about what,without question,has been the greatest experience of my life to date.the kindness,love and comradeship we found on that long,lovely road has filled our spirits and gladdened our hearts to overflowing.I'm going to write up all my thoughts about this when I've had a little time to digest and reflect on it all.In the meantime just thanks once again to you all and I'm off to continue enjoying the delights of cold beers and hot curries.Love jago x |
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of India on the water front in Mumbai.The three adventurers Bugsy,Jellybean and Jago will start it all with a traditional offering of flowers,fruit, incense to the Gods giving thanks and call upon their Spiritual Guides to bless them for a safe Journey down to Goa. They will then take a boat over to the Headland to commence the walk. I spoke with Bugsy today Satuday 22nd and he said that he was feeling a little nervous but very excited and looking upon this adventure being a new phase and change in his life. The next communication hopefully from them will be from Alibag a large town about 24 klm down the coast and of course depending on their pace of walking will be about two to three days.So at this time I wish them good health love peace & harmony Malcolm Message from Lynne Pike: Just wanted to wish you all good luck! We'll be with you in mind if not in body.... can't wait to hear all about your adventures....Love you loads Message from Jessica: Hi Dad, Just wanted to say good luck on your first day of walking. Thinking of you lots. Love you millions Jess xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Lynne, Danny and the Gang xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Tami from London says: "Ayur nasyathi pasyatham prathi dinam, Yathi kshayam youvanam, Prathyayanthi gatha puna na divasaa, Kalo jagat bakshaka, Lakshmisthoya thanga banga chapala, Vidhyuchalam jeevitham, Asman maam saranagatham saranadha. Twam raksha rakshaa dhunaa." "Hey please hear, Daily span of life decreases, The youth daily disappears, The days that are past do never return, Time eats down the earth, And Life and wealth are not permanent, For they are like the tide and lightning, And so my god Parameshwara, Forever protect this devotee of thine." May Shiva look after you all on this long journey in search of clarity, mental harmony and knowledge. Love and Respect, Tami xxx Message from Burgel: Happy steps mates - it's snowrain this sunday in London! Enjoy . Message from John Main: Good luck with the walk. I wish i could be with you and i suppose i am really. Its snowing outside as i write so i really do wish i could be with you ! Take care all of you as you walk in Barrys footsteps down the Konkan Coast.John &n Burgel. London. Message from John Main: Jeff watch out for those sardine infested rivers and dont forget to wash your socks at night before you go to bed. i watched "Jungle Book" last night again. If you meet Sabhu on the way say, hello please.He sometimes swings through the trees with a tiger chasing him.Lots love mate from J&B micky from exmouth devon says: Hi Bugs, Hope, alls going well, you must be well on your way now,well stage one anyway,so i assume that your now in Alibag say hi to both John and jeff tons of love Mickey Pritesh from Alibag,India says: I mate yesterday bagsy,jelly&jago. Like a journey mumbai to goa for this guys. & i glad to me chance for walking to walk for clarity. Have a good day... Gigsy from London says: Have a great journey. All my love, gigsy X mechela from says: hi dear jeff! Message from claire: To the conspiracy theorists currently suggesting that far from embarking on a treacherous adventure along the Indian coastline, you are in fact holed-up in an isolated West Country cottage with an inordinate amount of birds and booze...etc... I'd just like to point out that Jeff must have left the country as his vast array of hair-products have remained un-touched for days! HAVE A GOOD ONE GUYS! Oh and Jago, where did you want me to send that picture of you with a beard taken in 'Rice and Spice' by the way? have a nice stroll and keep well. will be waiting for stories when i come back! mechelaxxxxxxxx Lucy Malone from B-right-on says: Hi Guys, Hope you are having fun, are safe and well and that your feet don't hurt too much! x thinking of you lots x see you soon. Lucy x x tom burke from Waiheke Island says: Go boys.... wish I could have joined in...next time!! Where are you now? How are the feet? All the best and its so not far; a fully laden roman legionare would have done it in 20 days!! :-) Michael McAndrews (as dictated to Tami) from Castle Grey Skull, London says: There's a lot of sad people about...Walking from Bombay to Goa? You can walk around India but walking just from one spot to the other??? Sad people... (big grin and laugh from Michael) Cockney Rebel were the best!!! Message from Rt Rev James Kelleher: Glad to see that you have started, I am sure that you will all have a good time. Look forward to keeping up with your travels. Today London sucks. Thought I would let you know that your intrepid adventure is already bearing fruit world wide. Belen & I will be walking a Highbury circular via Fnsbury Park and Holloway Road this evening. I'll keep you informed. Love to you all although I only know Jago and Bugsey. Nicola from South London says: Hope the walking is going well! Looking good. Wish I was there! Hopefully Jeff you've met the Indian Princess already! GOOD LUCK GUYS! Love from Nicola (in South London) xx jim leahy from sunnyvale trailerpark says: May your shitcaravan collect no shitpebbles, may no shitstorms waylay thee. Cross no brahmin shitlines, and ford no shitrivers without a shitpaddle. Plant no shitseeds that grow into shittrees. And, most of all, let the liquor do the thinking. Tom from Way Further Than Down Under says: I knocked this up on google maps for anyone interested. http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?hl=en&ie= UTF8&msa=0&msid=104731762403894495617.00045c769e7a98604e5eb&ll= 18.78046,72.863989&spn=0.007425,0.013947&t=h&z=8 Tami from London says: Hope you are all keeping safe. The bad news from Mumbai meant all of us here were thinking of and worrying about all of you. Please get in touch when you can. Love, Tami xxx Message from claire chapman: Hope alls okay with you guys in Mumbai..... news not looking positive.... can you contact Jess?I love reading the updates from chilly exmouth! Have a wonderful time, see you soon claire xxxxxxxx Message from Suzy: Greetings from Oz..So glad to hear that you're ok. Heard about the attacks in Bombay and freaked. They weren't Spiritual Terrorist's like you! Happy travels you crazy kids, love from Labbies down under! p.s. Send my sisterly love to Sanju Methi won't you babe, watch out he's behind you! Love and take care of yourselves.xxx Sam Behan from Leicester says: Hi Jeff,I like the photos. Hope all is well. Love you X Jessica from Exmouth, Devon says: Hi Dad, I got all worried this morning not knowing exactly where you were!!! I'm OK now knowing where you are! Hope that your are all well and safe. If you get the chance I will be able to speak on the phone Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon anytime as I am off work. Hope to hear from you soon. Love you millions Jess xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx P.S Your looking slimmer already!! xx Sam Behan from Leicester says: Hi Jeff,I like the photos. Hope all is well. Love you X Jessica from Exmouth, Devon says: Hi Dad, I got all worried this morning not knowing exactly where you were!!! I'm OK now knowing where you are! Hope that your are all well and safe. If you get the chance I will be able to speak on the phone Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon anytime as I am off work. Hope to hear from you soon. Love you millions Jess xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx P.S Your looking slimmer already!! xx Gisy from London says: Hi Bother Dare, We were a little concerned last night after hearing the news, but from what Malcolm says you were well away before the thing kicked off. Like the photo's, knocking 2 years off your age doesn't seem to have changed your looks that much. All my love, Gisy XX Message from Kathleen Parker: All kicking off in bombay with muslims. Taking tourist hostages.Be carefull in Muslim villages. Probably ok but take care Message from Rt Rev James Kelleher: Hi Guys, glad you're all out of it (I mean out of Mumbai, where there are over 100 dead) and safe walking along the cost. In fact your actions are the kind of thing that defeats those crazies in the long term. Will keep praying for you. Victory to the Gods! PS, the walk went well last night, more plans being made. Besos a todas from Belen. Message from Allison : Dear Jeff Glad to hear you are all doing well and not caught up in the madness over there. Hope you've managed to lose some of that baggage!! Lots love Allison x Message from John Main: You very lucky with whats happened in Bombay. Leopolds was attacked too. They might improve the menu now!Apparently the jihadis came in via water by boat too, so you might have passed them on the way out !Alls well i hope. No blisters or deep moans ? KOnkan meditations good for the soul, Love to all. Message from claire chapman: hello intrepid adventurers! where have you got to? sending much love from home to Bugs xxxxx Message from Lynne: Everyone's been thinking of you, what with all the troubles in Mumbai, but thanks to this website, we knew that you were well away when it all kicked off!! How are the suntans coming along (not too pink I hope!). I am so jealous, its bloody freezing here at the minute. Hope you aren't suffering from too many aches, pains and blisters!! May the force be with you.. Love Lynne xxx Message from Anadi: Yo Bugsy, Anadi here :-) WOW man, what an amazing thing to do :-) Cant wait to hear ya stories m8. Catch ya when you get back :-) mechela from dixieland says: glad to hear you guys are away from the trouble. a bit worrying. keep your toes clean and faces happy and enjoy that warm weather!!! much love, mechelaxxx Message from Shamoon Buberey: Hi, I have meet u r friends in "Revdanda" near Alibag there names are JAGO, JON, BUGS. They are fine i have there snaps if u want contact me on my ID. Thank You Message from Claire in Sunny Stokey : Grizzle says "where the fuck is Jago?" If he knew how to use one he'd be on the phone to the RSPCA right away... We miss you but hope you're having an amazing time! Love and kisses Cx Kate Raddy from The Mouth says: Good luck guys =] looking forward to hearing all about it when your back x Andy from Norfolk says: Yo! Jago Jeff!! Utterly gutted I'm not poundin' the ground with you - but my thoughts & love are with you man!! Just got back from 10 days in sunny Spain with Net - excellent time. Watched "Clash Night" on BBC4 last night & thought of you! Enjoy the weather & in the words of Killing Joke (as you're not carrying) - Dodge those bullets!! Speak soon- Andy xxx Message from claire chapman: greetings bugs, me and the little ones are following youre progress and are so happy you are safe and well. cant wait to hear more and see pictures, be careful, wishing you loads of love, blessed be, claire and girls xx MESSAGES on MONDAY 1ST DEC 2008 - DAY 9 Simon willoughby from exmouth says: Hi Bugsy and fellow journeymen, it's swilly here.i met malc one evening during my extended shore leave and he told me of your adventures....absolutely fantastic mate and for such a great cause...!! have a awesome time and hopefully i'll bump into you soon... i fancy a sail to India.. Simon Tom from says: Hi Malcom, I tried to send you a message a couple of times via the contact button but it seemed to error (did not like //: etc) So apologiues if I am spamming you!! anyway the link I posted to a map I made on google maps opens the map at the wrong level, the last number needs to an 8 not 18... http://maps.google.co.nz/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=104731762403894495617. 00045c769e7a98604e5eb&hl=en&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=8 If you could chnage it that would be great..thanks. Keep up the good work!! Cheers Tom Message from John & Burgel: Remember Barry teling me that they never had any problems with water.Natural springs all the way ..You should be entering a quiet phase now.No Villages, just small hamlets.It will help with keeping up the targets of 15 kilometres a day too.Bombay cooling down now too .Leopolds back open too! Message from Graham: Greetings&Salutations intrepid trio. May the long time Sun shine upon you,all love surround you,and the pure light within you guide your way on. Go well.Om Shanti. Graham&Dee. MESSAGES ON TUESDAY 2nd DEC -- DAY 10  Message from Very Rev James Kelleher: Wow you guys are really piling on the miles,and leads me to a question that has been puzzling me. What have you got on your feet? When Belen and I did the beach at Oropesa del Mar we went without shoes. If Jeff has cut his feet are you doing the same? Anyway I need to know the anwser so please include it in your next epistle from the land of Vishnu and Ram. Will light a candle for you in church tomorrow. Abrazos y besos de Belen. Tom from Way on down south but virtually walking the Konkan says: Great progress... keep it up and you'll be in Goa by Xmas! Jeff I hope your foots OK, and Bugsy 600 pictures, have you employed a picture editor and librarian to sort them all out! >From my armchair I see a way to increase your daily average. Can I suggest you get up earlier, concentrate on not being Lords of Creation and walk faster!! hahaha he says going off to make a nice cup of tea, do nothin and meditate a little!! Andy from Norfolk says: Jeff - sorry to hear about the feet - avoid infection at all costs!!! Rule 1, NEVER get out of the boat. Rule 2, if you do, NEVER take ye boots off!! Still, could have been worse - ever heard of orifice fish?!! Cheers for the map Tom! Is that "ferncurls" Graham? Take care guys, A xx Tami from London says: Great to see you making so much progress boys! Jago - sorry to hear about the sore feet but I know you won't let it get you down! Sending lots of love from chilly London to the warmth of the Maharashtran coast. Love, Tami xxxxxxx Message from Allison: Sorry to hear about your feet and ankle Jeff - be sure you keep it clean - it sounds like the guys are looking after it. The trip sounds amazing - heres to many more miles.... Allison x Message from Kerry: Wow! What an amazing adventure! Loving that we can follow your progress & cant wait to see the pics, will set aside a few days to have a look! have fun boys, love from Kerry, Ryan & little Rudy in chilly Exmouth xxxx MESSAGES ON WEDNESDAY 3rd DECEMBER DAY 11  Message from Lynn and Wes: Hello Boys Sounds like you're having a wonderful time! Hope Jeff's foot ok! The web site is fantastic too - it's great to be able to see you all and whereabouts you are! Keep on trekking! big love and hugs Lynn and Wes xx Message from patrick: hello ! london calling.where & how are you 3? Message from myron : hello bugsy john and jeff gutted to miss this experience, site looks wicked, stay safe love you loads..........myron ..........living the dream , living inside a postcard you lucky lucky people love and peace myron Message from ian lovitt: Wey heh heh! alrighty mateys owzit angin? good to read of your exploits guys and glad to hear you are keeping safe and so far only 1 third of the troopers hav been unwell. Not much change here other than it has been raining which i am sure you know about as well, Ramesh and family send there best wishes to you all and said hurry on back and get some proper food down you!. keep up the good work lads and keep on updating us so we can spread the word. One luv!!!!! Boom Shankarlanka xxx Ian Katy Chris and anyone else who know u Sam Behan from Leicester says: Weather looks nice, photos nice, everything nice. XX Gigsy from London says: Jeff, Hope your foots not too bad, you were lucky it was only barnacles that cut you - if it had been sea urchins your talking worse case Ontario - climb up mount Sinai imminent. Sounds like your having a great time brother, all my love, Gigs rob says from exmouth Hi Bugsy I hope all is well,malc showed me the website, so I would like to wish you health and safe travels Rob mechela from says: liking the pics, boys! jeff, hope your foot is doing better, keep it clean. keep soaking in that warmth/beauty for the rest of us who are shivering! all my loving love, mechelaxxx Well, I've been livin' like a gypsy, Feeling like a king. Really feel like singin'..you know, That's the mood I'm in. I'm a ramblin' man, Some kind of travlin' man. --rory g. MESSAGES ON THURSDAY 4th DECEMBER DAY 12 Message from John Main: In Brendas speach to parliament yesterday there was a Marine Access and Coastal Path Bill mentioned Bugs.It seems to be catching on mate. Good luck to the peace, harmony and kingfish talis for all walk. Right im off to Brixton to look for a lawn mower....... Message from claire birch: Hey there Bugs, john, n fellow traveling companian...Just found out about this site.. wuda written earlier.Hope ure all doin well and u remembered ure scholl party feet 2 put in ure shoes....Big hugs... will keep in touch...Lots of love 2 u..... ure x landlady...xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Bleacha Parazonovich from miss nicola cupboard says: Mida Jeff it me Bleacha, i go on miss nicola computer she kick me if she find out. Mida Alan he say he go india and buy scarf and let me sell it then i can buy little cif new arm he lost in tractor accident for fifth birthday. If feet go bad we have whipround for new one. I hope you find nice girlfriend but if not my sister Flasha she leave Fikrat soon and she clean your house and do extras very cheap.Mida Alan birthday very good, but Tony Gleedy thought Kev was you. Sister Sam not get very drunk and embarass we shocked. Mr Rezza sent greeting he has job. MESSAGES ON FRIDAY 5th DECEMBER DAY 13 Message from Nicola : Jeff stop being a gay about the foot! Haha! Al's party was great, you were missed! Me and Sam singing and dancing all night! Not much happening with Hand Made in Hackney , apart from I've changed the name to Hand Made in Forest Hill! Jokes partner! Some how Bleached has hacked into my computer and set herself up a Facespace and written on your page thing! Oh well. Nice pics! Love from South London xx Message from Rt Rev James Kelleher SJ: Hi travellers, I trust that you are not too tired and weary (Jeff - trust the feet are holding out now). Glad to see from the pics that some of you at least are now wearing dresses, its what I miss about Bharat. Me and Belen were in Manchester on Wednesday and it was 0 degrees in the city centre. Lots of snow in the countryside north of Stafford, really quite pretty. True that Al's party was a good time and there was a Jeff lookalike there, I later discovered him to be Kev. Friday 12/12 Tony and Jim's office party. Claire also has gig planned. Candles lit in St James Piccadilly. Continuing to think positive thoughts for your wellbeing. Belen dice 'Hola chicos'. MESSAGES ON SATURDAY 6th DECEMBER DAY 14 sonny from kudal says: I met 3 guys on a empty beach near Shrivardahn.Couldn't believe my eyes;couldn't believe my ears  n foot from Mumbai to Goa.I understand you had a good night rest there and that you crossed the water.Good luck to you.Sonny,the Dutchman on bicycle. The Very Very Rev Phil Walker from Newcastle Upon Tyne says: Hi there Jelly Bean.We are frozen here,realy wish i was there.Big Big love to you Phil,Bev,Jessie-Jane,Maxwell and Louis. Keep on Movin X Lesley Oram from Far Forest says: Got a call from Jellybean today (6th December). They've completed 200km and are taking a rest day tomorrow. He said that all is well, but that its hard work. Thanks for setting up the website Malcolm. Its great to be able to keep in contact and follow their route.Happy travels guys, stay safe. thinking of you all. Love and hugs Lesley xxx MESSAGES ON SUNDAY 7th DECEMBER DAY 15 Message from Kay: Looks like your having a ball. Well done. Hope to hear from you when you're back Message from gabbi goodwin and mark: hey Bugs and guys.Malc gave us the details on sat. nice one chaps, sounds fantsatic. wish we were there.take care now, will follow your progress. Excellent site by the way. Gabbi and Mark Message from Claire in her Stokey Sick-Bed: Barnacles is it?! Lucky they weren't Goose Barnacles coz they'd have had your foot off at the knee Jago! Big love an kisses from me and the mutt! Cx P.S. Gave Grizz a bath at your place - promise to clean it before you get back... if the water's drained by then!!! Nikki O from The Shire says: Uncle JB!! Man! Didn't even know u were doing any walking! U lovely loon! good luck to you all. Come home safe soon. Big Love & Peace Out Nik xxxxxxxxx MESSAGES ON MONDAY 8TH DECEMBER DAY 16 Tami from London says: What an inspiration you three are to the rest of us! It's lovely to get updates on your progress, awakenings and experiences in the midst of grey and dreary days on this little island. Thanks to Malcolm for all his hard work in keeping the rest of us informed and Tom for the excellent google map which allows us to follow the boys not only in our hearts but technologically as well! Ohm Namah Shivaya and Lots of Love!!! Tami xxxxxx Tom from In the northern hemasphere and its cold! says: Almost half way me thinks, look after those feet!! patrick from london says: Good to hear youre foot has healed Jeff.I,m jealous as shit of you three! Freezing here at the moment.Much love & good luck. Patrick Message from John Gamble: Hi John thanks for the call great to hear from you, keep well keep safe love you lots John and Sandra MESSAGES ON WEDNESDAY 10th DECEMBER DAY 18 Message from Kate and Kit: hey Malcome.. what a great website, hope all;s well with you and your family. hope to see you soon..lots of love X Hi Bugsy John and jeff, I can only just begin to imagine what it feels like to be in your shoes experiencing Mumbai to Goa on foot... you sound like a good strong connected three, what an amazing thing to share with each other....feeling fitter day by day is a great feeling in itself, add the sparkle in your eyes from the experience, you must feel awsome. Good on you guys.... full power to you all, may the godforce be with you.... be good to see your big smiling faces...... brilliant XXX jim leahy from sunnyvale trailerpark says: Ahoy shitliner. Your progress is swift and sure without dilusional shitbaggage to slow thee. Free your mind of any needy shitmonkeys, and let every shitdog have his day And most of all, let the liquor show the way.. Bobandy sends his love. Message from John & Burgel.: Rog sends his love to you all.Its great to be able to follow you down the coast.Just enjoy it. Miss all of you. mechela from in a grey class taking final exams says: oh those beach tales are making me happy! would love to be there instead of taking these blasted final exams -pray to the gods for a passing maths grade please! i need all the luck i can get. i'm there spiritualy with you guys of course, but then i step outside and get a blast of chilly air and get myself sent back to reality. you guys are making me happy just with your tales alone, and jeff soak it all in so you can bore me with your tales when i get back. all my love to you three. mechelaxxx p.s. jeff, the faces are actually reuniting it seems. let's just hope the tix don't go crazy high. Message from Caz: A big hug to Mr Bean :-) Steve and I are thinking of you and hoping all goes well. We are looking after Lesley this weekend:-) Shame you are missing our lovely icy mornings (not) lots of luv Caz MESSAGES ON THURSDAY 11th DECEMBER DAY 19 yogi from here says: Hello,boys xxx message from Micky Hi you three Glad to see all is going well just seen the last batch of photos and you all look like your having a great time. anyway tons of love Mickyxxx sheena isack from konkan coast, Srivardhan beach says: hey there, I stayed the night with these guys whilst i was staying at a beach called Srivardhan beach, at a cute little accomodation by the beachside where we slept in treehuts and no one ever swam but us. Really impressed by hearing that they walked all the way form the airport i didn't get to meet these guys til they were leaving. Keep up the walking, and yeah these guys are still alive. Give me an email once you've finished, would love to know how you all got on  all the best, take care. Sheena Message from claire birch: Yo...How`s it goin? reading ure messages brought a little tear to my eye, what an amazing epic adventure you lucky boys are having....Wishing you love luck and exhilarating experiences... Big giant hugs. Claire 9 new street. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx MESSAGES ON FRIDAY 12th DECEMBER (Full Moon) DAY 20 Sam Behan from Leicester says: Jeff, hope all is well? Wish I was there need peace, love and clarity. Went out wth work last night and now I feel like I am going to die! See you soon. Love you XXX Port is still waiting for you X Sue from Nottingham says: Walking the Walk - a poem by Rumi Keep walking, though there's no place to get to. Don't try to see through the distances. That's not for human beings. Move within, but don't move the way fear makes you move. Today, like every other day, we wake up empty & frightened. Don't open the door to the study and begin reading. Take down a musical instrument. Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground. well... not 'empty and frightened' every day surely!? Good Work Malcolm... All the best for the rest of the walk to the Three Amigos Love Sue Tom from between pints of stella says: Glad to hear you've stopped for beer!! Now if you walk faster you might get there for xmas... 3 wise men indeed! Malcolm thanks for the kind words, my efforts are but a small offshoot of your far greater work! Ralph Green from Windsor says: Hi Jon, your Ma and Pa told us of this site today when we were being healed and we agreed to keep them abreast of what you are posting - from the initial look at the site I think they'll be thrilled to see your progress. Is this OK with you? I'll be selective. We're both very jealous that we can't do the trip. Just arrived back from three weeks travelling around South Africa so we needed your Dad's attention desperately. If you wish to send any messages to them in near to real time please feel free to use us. BR Ralph. Tony Gleed from Holloway Rd says: Hey Jeff- I'm seriously impressed, even though in one picture you seem to have taken on the mantle of Gay Messiah! Love Ya x Tone Message from : hi Message from John Main: Hope you havnt been going in the bushes showing each other how to unbend bananas ? You do seem to be getting very close to each other.Hm ! You should be in Ratnagiri now which is over half way.Down hill walking now and very soon on familiar ground too.Im in hospital for the day on the 5/02/09 to sort my leg out-hopefully. Miss all of you.LOng John Silver,over an out from London.Right im off to Gleedys now Jeff. MESSAGES ON SUNDAY 14th DECEMBER DAY 21 Message from Rt Rev James Kelleher SJ: Hi guys - Have enjoyed the pics and commentaries that have recently appeared on the web page. Not sure who to thank......Malcolm or one or all of you. Anyway thanks. Can't agree with comments by palaeolithic Jeff re neolithic revolution. Where would we be without German scientists for fucks sake? Also somewhat disappointed to learn that it will take you until next year to reach Goaville. I had thought the the target was Christmas. Belen dice Feliz navedad, I say get walking quicker or no more recitations of the rosery for yous'lot. MESSAGES ON MONDAY 15th DECEMBER DAY 22 Message from Jools&Steve: to Bugs and friends Just got Web address from Malcolm,Brilliant to see all is going well great site! Glad you managed to miss Mumbai horrors! would love to have been there with you but have much on at moment.I wanted to let you know bugs that my Dad finally passed away in peace last week so sorting funeral etc out at the moment.will mail again soon but in the meantime much love to you for xmas & New year Steve&Jools DOREEN DOWLING from France says: Hi John, I have just spoken to your Mum and she gave me an update and the web address. It looks amazing, You are so like your Dad, new challenges all the way. Wonder what you'll decide to do, when you are 92 like him? He just can't stop. Mum sounds great and Ben and I will be going to UK tomorrow, so will see them both soon. Anyway, have a great time and love and blessings to you all. Love Doreen. I have just called your Mum and Dad again to add their message. They hope you are having a good time. The man with poorly feet, Dad says to tell him to bathe them in hot, salt water. They both love you very much and wish you a safe and happy journey. MESSAGES TUESDAY 16th DECEMBER DAY 23 Andy from Norfolk says: Jeff! Nice visual journal entry man. However, you just lost the clarity by getting pissed! Man Down!! I seem to remember that oh so clearly from too much vodka in Yosemite!!! Hope the feet are good & will be thinking of you on 21st!!xx Message from Heather and Jean: We are the two women that you met briefly in Ganpatipule. We have just had a look at your website and wanted to wish you all the best on the rest of your journey. Will look forward to getting an update on the second half of your walk. All the best Heather and Jean Message from Si (from Brizle): Hi Bugs, Spoke with Roy t'uther day, so found out about your epic journey! Glad you're still. as ever, 'up for a wonder wander' & wish I was with you all. Web site fab (nice one Malc), with some magic pics, so am enjoying following your progress. Met my old mate Rob (you've met him at various Festies over the years) yesterday for 'one plate' Pecora & chai at our favourite pukka restaurant here & he was reminiscing about the time he cyled the same route back in '74, sleeping & cooking outside as he went. Sounds like you're in for a treat! Am cooking a Fish Curry as we speak, so must get back to the stove.... May the Clarity become Clearer! Peace, Love, Light & Blessings to you Brother & may the Devas watch over & protect you all. XXX Si XXX Message from John Main: I love it jago when you wax lyrical on your plodo-paddle-othon down the coast. Memorise any good spots for Camping & Fishing with access will you? Visa in pocket but the NHS have me in concrete boots until February.Am seriously thinking of a potleg. London similar to the 3rd moon of Saturn now the Sun has gone until April.Pray for us. MESSAGES ON FRIDAY 19th DECEMBER DAY 26 Message from Mick & Sue Gale from Bracknell: Hi Jon Spoke to your Mum earlier and she gave me the website for keeping an eye on your progress. Keep up the good work. Have a great time. Mick said how lucky you are to be able to do this walk, he is jealous!! Was this a life long ambition to do this walk? Good on ya! Best wishes Mick and Sue Gale Bubbles from Sunnyvale says: Hi boys it's snowing in the trailerpark. Jim Leahy is a drunken idiot and has just fallen over one of my kitties, and Randy has his elf trousers on. Ricky and Julian are back in jail, which is good because Ricky enjoys xmas inside getting drunk. Ok be careful out there and the man in the chair says it's the way it goes. Conky sends his love. MESSAGES ON SUNDAY 21st DECEMBER Winter Soltice DAY 28 Message from Sammy (Myron's Lil Cuz) Without prejudice: Yo rude boys, What gwon?????? Me, lil sammy is here with the south coast crazy bird....you know the one.....Lynne....the one and only!!! We are at mine, our beautiful children have met, creating yet another potentially beautifully era.....and sitting here in my living room mash up! having a lovely very simple evening.....and when the word simple came to mind......spelled out exactly what you guys are doing....keeping it simple, being true to yourselves and doing your bit to make this world a better fucking place!!!!!! All our love that can be with you on your travels that can be with you, is there .........every last breathe.....loving you from our hearts and our childrens, and learning from your great example....rock on xxxxx Sammy & Lynne xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Message from John & Burgel: Your certainly piling on the miles.Hope to read your latest adventures soon. Very very impressed with your progress.Will liase with Malc re news for Bugs. Not much happening in Goa so take your time.Leg still not good.Happy Xmas to all of you. MESSAGES ON MONDAY 22nd DECEMBER DAY 29 Message from Biff: Hi Guys Well done!! that is some walk. Sorry i missed your calls Bugs. All good here finishing off work now just NYE to do then i am off to Malaysia and Borneo. Try calling when you can I'm here. Good Luck for the rest of the journey. Much Love Biff Message from alan gabriel: Hi Bugsy. good to hear of your travels. the spirit of Jungle B lives on. Bom Shankar MESSAGES ON THURSDAY 25th DECEMBER DAY 32 Lesley Oram from Banbury says: Happy Christmas Jellybean and co. Hope you're all safe and have reached Malvan for a well deserved break and a little Christmas cheer. I'm in Banbury with family; Mum,Dad, Ant and Kirsty say hello. Love Lesley xxxxxxx Message from claire: Sending love to all, sending a wish of a happy christmas! (as if you need it!!) take care of each other namaste claire katy from Ibiza says: Hola Guys, Wow!!!! pictures are amazing wishing you all an enlightened clarified christmas!!!! thats a bloody good one!!! AWRIGHT bugsy... AUWS it gaoin!!! Wishing you much love and peaceful safe travels my friend loves and kisses Katy Neil and Nicky the Ibiza Massive speak out!!! Katy Says: "Wear Sunscreen" Neil Says: "Love You" Nicky says " Whats your best bit so far!" rezza from als place says: hey homes - wot news then dude? missing you big time now - please hurry home ps can i stay in yr flat for a few weeks in jan, pls dude? stay tuff rez Message from john gamble: Hi John, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, great to hear from you, look after yourself, Love from John and Sandra xx Message from Robin & Keri: Hi Guys Merry Christmas and best of luck with the final part of the journey. Biff only told me about this the otherday, what a crazy mission. Take care and have a good one Bugsy from Rob,Keri & all the Exeter Cru : Thomas from a far away land. says: Yo Ho Ho.... happy xmas and bah humbug! Message from Wes and Lyn: Festive greetings to you three boys! What a fantastic experience! The photos are great and love the blogs! Have been keeping in touch with your adventure - thanks to Malc! Hope you're all as proud of yourselves as we are of you! Love us xx MESSAGE ON SATURDAY 27th DECEMBER DAY 34 Message from John Main: It must have been really something cross your own path and say, yes i have been here before. Now you can take your time and just dig the walk for what it is.An experiment in space and time.11am in London. 1c outside.My pot legs in the post too !LOve from Burgel and me. MESSAGES ON TUESDAY 30th DECEMBER DAY 37 Doreen Dowling from Kintbury, Berkshire says: Hi John and your walking buddies, Have just read through the latest stages of your walk. The pictures are amazing and you all look so healthy and content.Sending you all the very best of New Year wishes and look forward to reading the next stages of your journey. Love and light Doreen. Message from John Main: Jeff, keep on walking its minus 3c here. Lovely road to Mangalore too! Heavy weather until mid Jan.Grizzs bolloxs will be well tuned by now. Its so quiet here now you can hear the high flying credit crunchers landing on the pavements in the City..This is one for Spliffing Yarns lads. Happy New Year to you all.John & Burgel. MESSAGE ON WEDNESDAY 31st DECEMBER Message from Kay: Hi Bugs, John and Jeff. What a brilliant way to start the New Year. Love you Loads Bugs. What an experience!!!!!! Well Done. You all look radiant MESSAGES ON THURSDAY 1st JANUARY 2009 Tom from In the new year says: Well done chaps and a happy new year to you and everyone else. Have a large fenni, several honeybees, many cold beers and a large cigar or two. Message from roy from exeter: What a brilliant experience you chaps have just had. It's been so moving and fascinating following your progress On The Road. As John says we are all shivering under harsh skies here, so it's been wonderful to be transported to the shores of the Arabian Sea every few days. Am really looking forward to hearing things from the horses' mouths before too long, and to shaking your hands and having a big hug. Love to you all, Roy. nik and dave from xmuff says: xmas greetigs to da boys been following your walk for chastity!!!! with interest and envy from the frozen wast lands of xmuff home of the predatory seagull!!! all the best with love peace 'n' harmony xxxxxx Message from stuart cooper: from all at Patnen well done hope to see you soon patrick from london says: Outstanding achievement! Well done lads. Tami from London says: Excellent work boys!!! Jago reckons it was 41 days in total and says they are now deservedly relaxing in Goa, getting pissed, wankered etc. and putting back on all of the weight they lost during the trek. An amazing achievement! The effects and experience will last a lifetime! Much love to all of you and I hope to meet Bugsy and Jon in the future - my new heroes!!! Love, Tami xxxxxxxxxx Message from cale: hey hope you made it safe and sound , really fucking well done all of you , i am proud to know you all , enjoy a well earned rest . big respect love to you all sam olly an willow from bradninch says: heyyy.....you guys.we are feelin the love here in our living room. your photos are great guys. well done its a brilliant thing. inspiring the power fo love an community an all that .....so when i nex have a cold pint of ciderr innnit i will raise me pint to you...photos are great we love em love it love love love love love big love sam olly an willowXXXxxxxxxXXXXXXXX Message from Rt Rev James Kelleher SJ: Just arrived back from Spain to learn that you have finally arrived in GO-AH. Would offer congratulations and other blessings but suspect that you new state of holiness precludes the need. Hope to see you (all?) later in 2009. From Belen Feliz ano. Message from Allison: Dear All, Congratulations, what an amazing achievement you must all be very proud, if not a little tired. Here's hoping you are enjoying all that Goa has to offer - have fun and safe trip back to the UK. Allison x MESSAGE WEDNESDAY 4th FEBRUARY 2009 Dave Kelly from Birmingham UK says: Have just stumbled accross this site via the Goan Voice/British Expats sites. Just like to add my congrats to the lads, a stunning achievement. Best to all, love DaveK. |