Susan Wonderful to read your blog my dear. Fab, especially Gaza. Beautiful moment. X

Gladys van der Spiegel Hi Alison and Kevin. Just spent the last hour catching up on your blog. I was mezmerised by your description of the many wonderful places you have visited! I particularly loved reading about Tibet - what a magical region! Enjoy your trip back to Europe. Please say hi to Hannah and congratulate her on graduating from Loughborough University! Looking forward to seeing you both in London in October. Love from Gladys, Mark & Theo xxx

Glenda I thought my neighbour was the only person I know who had a holiday in N Korea . Do enjoy reading about your adventures

Sarah It's OK Kevin - I think Manchester and the North are thinking of forming their own government. But did you get THE haircut? x

Bronwen Sounds amazing Alison! Keep up the good work! I'm in France with friends and despite the lovely weather have come down with a horrible cold. Typical that it hits when you stop for a little holiday!

Glenda xx What an adventure ! You'll have to publish a book when you return. I'm so enjoying it all I feel as if I'm there with you sharing the experience . How will you ever settle down after this ?? John and I enjoyed a cruise in the Caribbean in Feb , the Isl of Wight in March and off to Scotland for a couple of weeks end of April . Then Taking the car over to France in June to journey down as far as Anise . All rather tame compared to you .I do hope this will be the year for a reunion? I'll be 77yrs in May so time is running out!!

Lisa Peterson Alison, Wondering if you are hearing any buzz about the missing Malaysia flight? Seems you flew over the flight path they suspect it took for some mysterious reason! Love reading about your travels and you have inspired me and Duff to think about doing a similar trip. Not quite sure where we will go though - not SouthEast Asia I don't think. Thanks for sharing with us! xoxoLisa and Duff, Chicago :-)

Cath Hi Alison and Kevin, I love Southern India ! So pleased you have included it in your travels - I think Madurai us my favourite city. I thought the Meenakshi temple was incredible - although we were able to go all around it when we went. A good friend of mine goes to Auroraville and loves it so it will be great to hear your account - it always sounded very odd! I never got to Pondicherry (but it sounds fantastic) although did go to the shore temples and some of the other sights in and around Chennai. You'll have a great time in Kerala, so relaxed, lovely scenery and great people. We always ended up talking to people about politics !the food was delicious though, and Ayurvedic massage a real treat. Just back from Seeing Mum and Dad for the weekend, Dad was 84 on Friday. We have entered a phase of glorious spring weather and Cheltenham, before the races, looked wonderful! Had a coffee with Hazel, Carol and Heather who was with her for the weekend. Hazels back to Australia on Friday so hopefully the next time we see her will be in Tewkesbury in July. Anyway keep enjoying yourselves!! Love Cath xx

Alison Kenny Dear Emily, think a guide is a necessity when in the jungle or on a volcano. We would still be on that descent without our guide. X

Emily would you say that getting a guide for jungle exploring and volcano climbing is a must? or could you go by travel books and online resources?

Gladys van der Spiegel Dear Alison and Kevin, we find your blog fascinating to read and always look forward to the next instalment. We hope that you have a wonderful Christmas holiday with your family. Thanks for Theo's birthday postcard. New Year greetings to you all and happy travelling! Love from Gladys, Mark & Theo xxx

Jess Fascinating to read about your adventures and the detailed descriptions of where you have been. A very Happy Christmas to you all. Have a great time and look forward to reading the next episode! Jx

Rose Another very interesting blog Mrs K! Wishing you and all your family a wonderful Christmas. Louise over with her entourage from Zimbabwe so have 20 here Christmas Day! Lots of Love Rx

Gitte You should write a book! Thank you for letting us follow you. Wishing you all a merry christmas too, and may 2014 be just as fantastic for you. Love from us G.