Day 4

WOW we have had a great time. Too busy to post the Blog!

We caught local motor bikes to the Memorial near the light house. Very moving.

We met a man who speaks English and is very intersted in the story. He arranged for us to visit all the key sites;

The jetty (where Auntie Jean landed), the Customs house (where she spent the first night), the cinema hall (where she spent the second night with 1000 others), the Coolie Barracks, the men's prison, the second women's camp (only ruins and a well remaining. However, a woman who lives there remembered the visit Jean and Vivian and others made in 1993) and finally, by boat, to Radji beach ( where the massacre occurred).

We met a man who lived here and was 8 years old in 1942 when it happened. He was very wise and charming. He remembered lots and had valuable experience.

We met a local fisherman on Raji Beach. His grandfather helped bury the nurses and others.

We have enjoyed Mentok. It is very friendly place as tourists are rare.

We have had a fantastic time. Love to everyone.

Rose, Maxie and Brian Ashton and Sue Akeroyd