Say hello to everyone in S.E. Asia for me.

I'm thinking you must have left puffy at home how sad?????

Glad to see you are having a great time ....love from everyone at abbotts xxxxx

hey guys,

good to see your having fun! love the volcano and scoria cone pics> so jealous!! Looks like i'll be do some travelling of my own, nothing as exciting as New Zealand, but its somewhere warm, lol (p.s am going libya of all places for 3 weeks on Sat 7th march).

hope your well, keep safe.

Take care, Urve xx

Hi Alex and Sophie

Just been catching up with your blogs and photos - wow it all looks so fantastic! Not so sure about jumping out of the plane sounds a bit dangerous to me. I am glad you are having such a wonderful time - keep us updated regularly.

Lots of love from all of the Gilbeys and stay safe xxxxxxx

Hellooooooooooooo!!!

I can't believe you did a sky dive!! I feel sick just thinking about it! Well done you guys.

I have some totally amazingly and awesome news.....

I PASSED MY DRIVING TEST!!!!!

It was my first attempt on friday and i passed with only five minors!! Oh my goodness, i was shaking so much though! I swear i was going to stall, my legs felt like jelly. When the instructor told me i passed i asked him if he was kidding me!! lol.

Woooooooooooohoooooooooo!!! That means i can actually drive when i come visit you two, so watch out Alex!! You're only 45 minutes away now!! No excuse now!! Mwahhhhaaaahaaa!!!

Love you both lots,

A very happy and excited license holder (Carly) xxx

hello sophie and alex just watched all your photos it looks really lovelly there. both looks like you are having lots of fun all that open space and not many people must be like heaven. mum says hello and will be e mailing soon. ellie and josh are here for a couple of days. they have been swimming today with your mum and they wanted to say hi. keep us posted speak to you soon. enjoy all your happy moments. keep well and safe. lots of love from lesley,ellie,and josh leon and mum xxxxxxxxxxxx

HALLO ALEX & SOPHIE..thanks for keeping us up to date with the letters and photos they are really catching the atmosphere.Did we spot the mini binoculars-on some of the pictures -if so are they working you are having a fine time in spite of the rain its a good job most of the time you are on water anyway. the temp in Aus has been very high so when you get there they will welcome the rain that is following you around. continue the flow of news it is great love from Nan & Grampsxxx

HALLO ALEX & SOPHIE..thanks for keeping us up to date with the letters and photos they are really catching the atmosphere.Did we spot the mini binoculars-on some of the pictures -if so are they working you are having a fine time in spite of the rain its a good job most of the time you are on water anyway. the temp in Aus has been very high so when you get there they will welcome the rain that is following you around. continue the flow of news it is great love from Nan & Grampsxxx

Hi Guys

I hope ur both well, it seems like ur having a brill time in NZ

You'l be pleased to hear Kings of Leon are winning loads of Brits tonite and performed a blindin set, u should check it out on You tube! Soph, I sent an email to ur hotmail account!

Love to u both and be safe

Peace Out

xxxxxx

Hi Guys

I have just read all your blogs and looked at all your photos, and I was smiling the way through as it brought back memories of when I was there. Its so awesome that you guys have been to some of the same places I went to, only you've been to a lot more places.

Did you find the river surfing as scary as I did, or was it rather tame? From what you said it still sounds like you found it hard work!

I've been away loads recently without the luxury of internet also, so sorry for only getting around to writing here. My jobs going really well I have just been told that I am going to get my first project to do all on my own, eeek! Scary, but I am looking foward to it and some nicer weather would be good too, as I've been working in freezing temps, with out a heater, fffrrrreeezing!oh yeh and for the first time I was sea sick, not nice!

Anyway I'll look forward to the next lot of blogs and photos, continue enjoying yourself and going a little bit wild and crazy in NZ.

xxx

Al & Sophie,

Finally caught up with all your photos and read all your updates, sounds like you are really having fun, some of the places look so fantastic, made all the better by being so empty! I have to admit to being absolutely besotted by the thought of NZ the pics are just what I thought, and needless to say i am insanely envious. Did you get to see the penguins coming ashore yet? Al, when you were all wet and cold did you 'feel like a traveller'?and look for a pint of Doombar!!

Mum says to be careful and stop standing on railings and things!

Love you lots and mising you both heaps

speak soon

love dad

Hi Sophie & Alex,

Thanks for keeping us posted on your travels, very interesting and exciting, (I think Dave is getting an itch to travel) Photos are great, looks like your both having a good time exploring all areas. Have finally had my op done after 3 cancellations from hospital, mind you they soon chucked me out quick enough (after 3 days), am at home now recovering, (with Dave being my house maid, butler etc......) I've got a lovely necklace made up of 17 staples (look like frankenstein) which wil be comming out on Thursday (hooray). Well thats enough for now, keep the photos and write ups comming, take care and keep safe love Sue & Dave xxx