I didn't see the first series you did but watched the program last night and the bits about you were the most interesting for me.. mainly because I could relate to what you went through after you came back from the desert. I'm from the South of England, and 3 years ago left UK (am back now..) I lived in an amazing part of New Zealand on a remote farm, with no electricity, no running water and an open fire for warmth and hot water. It was such an amazing experience and showed me how happy you can be with non of the usual, electricity, TV, computers, fast cars, shops.. and social stuff in.. smoking, parties, getting pissed, floating about in a different head space.. having crazy nights watching the sun rise and listening to great music.. but what else is there to do! The rain in New Zealand, like in the desert makes the colours so much deeper and waking everyday to the sun rise and the soundsof bird and animals.. you just cant compare life in an urban, over populated, capitalist, fast paced country. I know which one I prefer.. but what can you do.. I'm 29 and belivev me in 10 years you will still struggle, ( I do.. ) but maybe make a life that you can have a bit of both.. Im still dreaming of being able to support myself and be self sufficient on a farm in New Zealand.. Its always good to have dreams.. one day if you want it enough it will happen.. GOod luck with everything you do.. and respect to you for doing what you did. L

Just wanna echo what almika wrote really.Dont wanna claim to know Julie from just watchin her on BT and readin some of her replys.but Julie-ur unique,special if u dont mind me saying.We live in a world where people r forced to make terrific sacrafices just to survive.As u grow up the practicallities of life forcees us to give up so many hopes and aspirations we may had as youngsters.For sum just survin is enough.I felt Julie is different.Its obviuos you see the world in a different,much more beautifull way.I

I was saddened to see that life hasnt bn kind to u since the end of the series but its obvious that u have a weatlh of potential waitin to come into bloom.I can totally understand that after such an incredible experience in the desert that comin home to the monotonous grind of everyday life can be a real head spinner.I guess for most peolpe whilst theyre semi concsieus of how unhealthy(physicaly&mentaly) the modern world is they accept it and put the rest to the back of their minds.I think u realise that this isnt enough and although havin this knowldge makes for a heavy soul,I think ur a beta,much more humanistic person for it.Great to see ur doin somethin with ur art and doin a music course at college-ur version of 'changes' was sung beautifully by the way.As for the great cannabis debate I honestliy fell there is a strong argument that there are some for which it is a genuine neccessity.For sum it can be an incredibly productive drug that can stimulate the mind to accomplish the given task in the same way caffine does to a leser extent.It is a shame if perhaps predictable that this thaoy wasnt explored in ur case in the prog.Julie sums it up much beta than me wen in the desert she says to one of the instructors"if i had half a joint now I'd be sound &my head wud be sorted" Well said that girl-twos for hitting the nail right on the head!!Anyway I hope I havent bn to presumtous and I made my points well enough to be understood.Havnt seen a recent post from Julie since the summer so I do hpe ull came on soon and let us know how ur keepin.Untill then I do hope ur well. x