MESSAGE CENTER

IN YOUR airport guide, you omitted the fact that BWI has 16 ATMs throughout the airport's terminals. My company, M&T Bank, operates these ATMs, and recently announced plans to operate a total of 18 ATMs and open a full-service branch at BWI in June.

Philip Hosmer, Vice President, Corporate Communications, M&T Bank, Baltimore

Into Indonesia

I ENJOYED John Auchard's witty and informative article about his trip to Indonesia ["In Indonesia," Jan. 28]. It was refreshing to find such a humorous and positive piece on the country. I have been to Indonesia only once, and only to Jakarta, but like Auchard, I found it a friendly and welcoming place.

I hope The Post will continue to publish similar articles that shed light on little-known and often misunderstood or incorrectly stereotyped places such as Indonesia.

Laura Oldanie, Washington

I WAS DELIGHTED to see another story by John Auchard in The Post. Once again, he drew me in with his rich detail and off-the-beaten-path observations.

In a time when too much travel writing consists of fluffy reviews of five-star resorts and fine dining, I congratulate The Post for publishing stories that present travel as an experience filled with wonder, beauty and discovery.

Aaron Dalton, Brooklyn, N.Y.

I WHOLEHEARTEDLY agree that Yogyakarta is worth a visit. Plus, yes, the people of Indonesia are extremely friendly and open-minded. In Yogyakarta, we can also recommend the Bedhot Losmen hotel and restaurant, with its colorful paintings and tiles. It is super-clean and has friendly owners and staff. Plus, our daughter was married in the lobby, which naturally gives it a special cachet.

Heide Clark, Chevy Chase

Guide Dogs on Buses

THANK YOU for exposing Todays Bus's reprehensible mistreatment of Joe Orozco and his guide dog, which was a violation not only of federal law but of basic principles of decency, courtesy and common sense [Coming and Going, Jan. 28]. We really appreciate your column and read it faithfully for this kind of reporting on the day-to-day problems and needs of travelers.

David Downes, Francine Madden, Washington