Kat That's so lovely, I'm sure you won't be glad to be back in wet U.K.!

Carol A fab way to spend Xmas. Looking forward to the photos. Hope you have warm clothes packed as it may be a little colder here than you've had for a while!

Carol What a lovely place to retire! No more rocky paths just soft sand!

Katie Smith Sounds lovely - better than the wind and rain here! Katie x

Mary They are going to miss that extra pair of hands

Katie Smith Sounds like you are having a great time. Can't believe you have completed 2 weeks already. Hope you are taking lots of pictures!

Carol Good old M&S.... always there when you need them! It sounds like you have a nice balance between work and mini holidays every weekend. Xx

Mary Oh that the Solent was that warm, still sunshine all day here but instead of a swim a picnic sat overlooking the sea Mary and Roger

April Hope you have a fabulous weekend

Cathy Its great to follow your experiences and to imagine that heat! Yesterday it dropped to 1.6'c overnight here with morning fog. Love from Cathy & Bob

Mary Good to hear from you, sounds as though you are busy already, sun's shining here this morning, though no where near as hot as your temperature, love from Mum and Dad

Mary I hope you saw the orchids in the botanic gardens. I can't believe you won't find a store that will sell you one. Orchard Road was where Dad and I got talked into buying lens.

Carol Good to hear your first leg has gone OK. Singapore always sounds like an exotic place. Enjoy! ... especially the warm sunshine!! X

Ali Marston Ali, so proud of you!!! You will have such a brilliant time and are doing something truly amazing!! All the best and keep in touch if you can!! xxx