Julie Gowtage Hi Claire and Ben. Enjoyed having another look at your photo's and reading your news. Very envious of all you are up to. Going to Mt Everest for meal tonight with your mum and dad and also Di and Ian - then back to ours to see our China photos!!! Will be comparing them with yours!. Take good care and continue to enjoy every minute. xxx

Peter Gowtage Hi Claire, Hi Ben! just read your blog and looked at all your pics! Looks great and brings back memories of our trip to china just before you! Enjoy the rest of your trip and see you soon. xx

Beverley Ooooo good - lots more wonderful photos.... and humourous as well........especially the ones where you are both soaking wet !!! Keep them coming when you can. xxxxxxxxxx

Jacky Hi Claire and Ben From the photos it looks as if you're having a great time. Keep on clicking! Take care. Love, Jacky xxx

Sophie Hey Claire and Ben, I've just been reading your blog and it sounds like you're having a great time! Hopefully we'll be able to meet up somewhere at some point, if not we'll just have to catch up in September! Have fun on the rest of your travels and will speak to you soon! xxxx

Jacky Hi Claire and Ben Hope you are still having a good time. I'm loving the photos (I think Ben IS Usain Bolt - never seen together in the same photo!) We were talking about eating chicken feet at school the other day ... can't remember why! Take care of each other. Love, Jacky xxxx

Cathy Hi Ben and Claire - just been checking out your first lot of photos from China - amazing although can see it's as rainy there as it is here at the moment (on and off anyway!) - you both look like you're having the time of your lives - enjoy and keep safe. Will look forward at further updates but photos are fantastic. The Bubble Tea looks a real treat - you must say what it tasted like! Didn't fancy the deep fried Sea Horses though!!! ha ha. Take Care and Happy Travels!!!! Cathy xxxx

Beverley Wow - photos look amazing. Makes me wish (even more!) I could come travelling. Keep having lots of fun xxxxxxxxx

Claire Thanks everyone! Having a few technical difficulties at the mo, but will update as soon as poss! Hope you are all well! x

Sarah Hi Travellers! Claire I was walking home today and thought of you....im still upset about no more after school chats! I hope you've arrived safe and sound not too jet lagged, looking forward to your first update!!xxxxx

Chiara Taylor Ooh btw I meant to ask you which email add you will be checking most often???

Chiara Taylor Do LOTS of shopping for strange things, leave all your old clothes there and buy lots of wrap-around skirts (maybe not Ben!) and headscarves and exotic jewellery that you'll never wear again!! Oooh and if you ever decide to change your itinerary remember I'll be just round the corner in Nepal! So exciting, have an amazing time!! Lots of love, Chiara xx

Laura Metters YO! Hope you both have a great time travelling the world! Bon Voyage, love Laura xx (oh & Graham!)

Steve Cooper Ben and Claire, Ditto to what Kayte has just said. Have a FANTASTIC time!! Steve

Kayte Kelley Dear Ben and Claire You havent even left the country yet, but I thought I would leave you both a message to say I wish you the best of luck on your trip. I hope you have the most amazing time. I really wish I was coming with you guys. Keep us posted and keep yourselves safe. See you in 3 months time! Lots of Love, Kayte