Richard Julie Adam and Michael Hi there, Lovely to read your blog from the place no one's heard of. Glad your safe and well and hope you are enjoying your trip. Looking forward to the next entry. R J A M  X

James, Judith & Samuel Samuel following your journey on his map and enjoying books from the library on Africa.  Have a great time Lots of Love James, Judith and Samuel

Nan & Grandad Hello Andrew.   Nice to read your messages and see how you are getting on.    Weather here is grotty but I expect its hot where you are.  Will be nice to see some pictures when you get them.   Take care.xx Nan & Grandad

Sam Coupland Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi, mate i can't believe you are there, wow, how cool r u!!!!! Can not wait to see the photos. Was the mcdonalds good!! Sending loads of prayers and love for ya man. (Mailed and stamped) I will keep checking your web page.... Sam ('',) 

Lynne & Paul Hi Andrew.  Glad to hear you have arrived safely and now experiencing the joys of travelling. I am interested to know what was fished out of your rucksack- will ask Becky! It is a great opportunity to see life away from Old Blighty and I am looking forward to seeing the photos, (however this computer is so slow may have to see your Dad and use theirs - otherwise I will be browsing for days!). Hope you have been tasting the local cuisine and perhaps less of the local firewater.... Weather here is vile, pouring rain and grey skies. we are of to Italy on Friday so will let you know what we think of Sorrento! Keep well and safe. Lots of love, Lynne & Paul xx

Steve Cresswell Greetings Mr D.! Great to hear from you and read your wee blog thingy. Hope the tour goes splendidly well old bean and that you have an amazing time taking in the sights and sounds of South Africa. Very, very odd not having you around and we're all missing you loads, but rooting for you, praying for you and hope that it's an amazing star to the trip this next week. God bless you loads buddy and keep us posted on what you're up to. Steve.

Naomi hope your having fun!!!! make sure you look after yourself!! xxxnaomi

charlie hi andy! glad ur having a gd time, missing u loads! hope the tour goes well adn i will speak to u very soon! lots of love charlie xxxxxxxxxx

Mum Hello Glad you arrived safely, hope you're having fun enjoy your trip on Friday Love Mum

Alan, Sharon, Rachel & Mark Hello Andrew,  We were looking forward to the pictures of little D, shame you found him. Have a good time and don't forget to wash your pants! Love A, S, R & M

Rebecca hello  hope you arrived safely and aren't too tired to enjoy your first day. Can't believe you found and removed our addition to your luggage before you'd even left the house! we were going to get you take photos of it doing interesting things, but never mind! I'm sure there'll be lots of photos without those clogging up your memory card!   Enjoy yourself and take care Lots of love Rebecca xxx 

Dad, Di and David Hi Andrew Hope the flight wasn't too boring or bumpy and you are now relaxed and finding your way around. Go out and enjoy!! Love dad, Di and David

Richard Julie Adam & Michael Hope flight was OK and the Backpackers Ritz lives up to expectations. Have a great trip, looking forward to seeing the photos. Take care  R J A & M X