Comments on: Dili And Cockfighting

By: Mick

Mick — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:47:51 +0000

Jaxson, you’re a legend! I pushed through the comments having a go at you and finally found someone worth agreeing with (Bob, Ray etc). Yes it’s gruesome and horrible but it happens, and the point of this trip I assume is to experience local cultures. Good on you for writing about it (and well written I may add) and good on you for going along. Kudos.

By: yaya Sonanda

yaya Sonanda — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:10:05 +0000

Hi…Mr.John N Jack…
How’s life?
Where are you now?
Have you remember with us( Yaya,dhewi and Rian at Palembang South Sumatera)
Now I an in Jogjakarta I have Finished task or Job Trainning at Government tourism office at Palembang and back to university. Now we waiting for fasting month in JoGJakarta, and maybe back to Palembang at Lebaran Day…
What about your journey? is it nice? I hope you have a time for visiting Jogjakarta…next.here I stay for studying. You can contact us at 085921442177 it’s my mobile number.see you

yaya/

By: Gabrielle Poustie

Gabrielle Poustie — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:35:02 +0000

I have just read a few of the replies and agree with everyones views. Jon and Jack I thought this trip was to get to know each other and inform the people at home the wonders you are both seeing. There are so many negitive and sad things in the world today we do not need to know about another Gabrielle

By: Cathy Soulsby

Cathy Soulsby — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:04:32 +0000

Hi
Just heard John talking on 774 And decided to log on. Disgusted to read that you attended a cockfight. Will not be logging on anymore!

By: Gus Fitzgerald

Gus Fitzgerald — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:10:04 +0000

Hi guys,
hope all is going well. i just thought i should comment on this as i have seen many cock fights in Bali. And even though it is an inhumane act, cock fighting is a truly awesome spectacle.
Jack some of those photos a fantastic. Keep it up.
Gus

By: Bev

Bev — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:24:23 +0000

I have just found this site although I know Jon and Kack were travelling overseas. I dont think the problem is the cockfight persee. I think it is the obvious enjoyment that was had by Jack. I too appreciate that different cultures enjoy different things, and we need to experience and appreciate what happens in this world, but not necessarily enjoy it all. Deliberately confronting blog I think!!

By: Peterpills

Peterpills — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:54:45 +0000

And the same people who decried the different culture would reckon our form of democracy the ideal to be exported.
Travel lesson #1: things are different.

By: Oliver

Oliver — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:56:27 +0000

Ah Jon, how great it most be to escape from the ‘oh so sensible’ culture of ABC talkback radio. Enjoy your travel far away from the whinging heartland of Melbourne!

By: kelo

kelo — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:38:34 +0000

Hi Jon & Jack, Enjoying your trip so far but a bit dissapointed about the cock fights, thats not very tasty. have a safe trip, cu soon
Kelo

By: Anne

Anne — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:21:10 +0000

Hi J. and J.,
Still playing the devil’s advocate Jon? Just adding a bit of spice? I have a class of Grade 3 students following your trip and creating projects of each stop. Thought it was a good idea as several children are your loyal listeners. Not so sure now but keep having fun!