Hi mum,
You really dont need to worry about us and our itinerary, the whole things pretty flexible so were working it out as we go along. I know you're just being motherly but honestly were doing fine.
I shall continue to nag mark bout job, might need cv but i might also need you to update it for me to say when i finished at damart and where i am now. (i am aware i should have done this before i left)
Im still pale, just tanned by my standards, stood next to you i should look good!
Starting to get very excited about Vietnam, just sad to be leaving Thailand, cant believe ive been here nearly a month!
I think im definately going to get the travel bug again when i get back, ive got some ideas about europe which i need to run by you and ive also concockted an after uni travels plan.
xxxx

Hi
I've been reading itinerary, you left me saying nite train back was friday nite thats why was a bit worried, didn't want you to miss plane to Hanoi. But should have known you'd sort things out. I hope train journey back is not as long and runs a bit more to shedule.
Job at Marks work seems promising. Let me know if I need to send CV off.
I hope you got pictures of your slight tan it's a first. I bet your getting excited about going to Hanoi next. look forward to hearing all about soon. have a safe journey love Mum and Dad xx

Hi everyone, nice to have some messages though this message might have to be a long one to reply to them all.

Hi gem, congrats on the birth (i saw on facebook) bet that was amazing! We are having a great time, and a tuktuk is a three wheeled car with open sides, very common form of transport over here.

Yeh the water felt cold but probably nothing compared to you guys at home! I dont know what you're talking bout with the train mum but were going back on night train tonight (thurs eve) because we need a couple of days in bangkok to sort Esthers burmese visa before we fly to hanoi on sunday. Were doing very well with our organisation.

I had major three peaks flashbacks! Though this was at least over more quickly than that torture. I am spending money on myself dont worry, got some lovely cushion covers for my bed this morning, my haggling skills are improving too.

oaps and scrub clearance sounds interesting! good luck with that!

I look forward to the gossip from the party, drinking could definately be necessary though! I think you can email me through this site so ppl like mark cant read the gossip. By the way i dont know what you mean you'll have to explain.

No you'll love the pressie its very you! ;) Next stop is bangkok briefly then onto Hanoi in Vietnam. Hostel is booked and theyre picking us up from the airport which is good. Comical sunburn is gone, im ever so slightly tanned!!!

Oh and mark you are absolutely my favourite person in the world! How do i get this job? Im starting to have major i need a job panics! So do you need a CV or anything cos i can co-ordinate with my mum to get you it, if you dont mind trying to get me this job. It would mean free lifts to work for you!!!

xxx

Catherine this is an open page, fill us in :D !! sounds like an amazing trek, puts d of e to shame, very adventurous and what a bargin!!. Should I be worried by the 'perfect' pressie? Ive had lots of pefect things before, although your sensible so will trust you. Wheres the next stop ? Todays snow melted leaving behind the weekends snow, everythings v.damp glad your having lovely weather and hows that comical s-burn of yours coming along ? Youll be pleased to know there is going to be an opening at work when you get back if you want a job!? have fun and take care Mark xx

sounds like you had an awarsome time trekking even though you had a little accident but at least you were able to test drive ur allpurpose first aid kit.

as you were clambering up these massive hills where you having flash back to mad escapade of the 3 peaks.

please to hear your managing to fit in a bit of shopping inbetween ur trips; its very kind off you to be buying us all presnts but its ur hard erned money and u should be spending it on ur self!!!!!

Well im back at work tomorrow its going to be such a stress full day, its goign to be the first time im incharge of a load of oaps doing volunteery scrub clearence, im sure somthings going to go wrong. I have been worried to death, il be pleased when its over.

Well its Rachel D bday party on friday - il fill you in on the goss but i might need to drink to get myself though it. oh shes started seeign this 23 1/2 year old thats she doesn't no!!

anyways have a fab time, all the bets to you both, take care Catherine.

Oh and i See that some people never change!! (ul no what i mean)

Hi Bethany
Wow! What a brilliant two days you have had, it sounds amazing and all for £22. How do they do it.
You've made more new friends you could be tripping off all over the world in the future to see them, good idea to get their contact details !
You are becoming quite an adventurer trekking, rafting, floats on rafts. What ever next!! This really is an awesome trip. I know times going quickly but enjoy every minute of it. You said the water was freezing really !we had snow again last night now thats freezing minus 2 this morning going to work. Do you think you might need to set off day before on train due to time it takes and you having plane to catch to Hanoi on Saturday, bet you've already thought about it, so I'll shut up. Enjoy your meal tonight with everyone. Lots of love Mum and Dad xx

Hey Beth
Sounds like you and Esther are having a fab time, and seeing so much!
looking forward to the photos when you get back :)
i have one request however....
please explain words you are using like tuk tuk. i am feeling very confused! lol
both of you take care
xxx

Dont worry chris im getting your present from vietnam, i thought you'd prefer something from there. I havent finished my present shopping yet though.

Glad you're going to look presentable, makes a nice change!

Im glad you woke james up catherine, god forbid he might actually have to do some work himself!

Im very impressed with your drinking, ive been teetotal for a week now since leaving the elephants - i dont know whats going on! lol, cant believe your grandma thought the kid was yours!

Stuffs cheap so dont worry about me buying you presents, it makes me feel less guilty about frittering money away on stuff for myself.

A wat is like a temple, i am enjoyig my shopping. I have the perfect present in mind for you mark!

xxx

Hi Beth,

Sounds like your having a really nice time. Its going so quickly! What is a Wat ?? Have I missed something when reading these? Enjoy your shopping!

Mark x

Hi Bethany
You are not boring updating your blogs we really enjoy reading them, so keep it up when you are able. Its the highlight of Nanas day when I phone her with your news.
Enjoy doi suthep I will look it up and see what it is.Then take care tues/weds when your going trekking. You are naughty buying presents you should be spending money on your self but thank you in anticipation. Snow thawing now so will be going to work tomorrow. Boo Hiss! love to you both Mum xx

sa wat dee ka

your trips sound truely fantastic, I don't no how you fine the hours in the day to fit everything in. the waterfalls sound amazing. nice you hear you have been spending your money and that u don't have to get rid off anything out of the rucksack to compensate.

well as you have heard we all woke up to another dosing of the white stuff and its freezing i rather like the snow at the mo, as it has prevented me from going to the farm today. i rang james a 7.45 this moring to tell him - don't think he was impressed sounded like i woke him up. oh well he will cope.

had a night out in otley last night to celebrate freinds bday, you will be proud i drank a rather large amount of wine. dad said i smelt like a brewary.

had my cousin up with her two kids ended up looking after her 7 month old, managed sucessfully untill my grandmother thought she was mine - i was not impressed especially when she sees me on a daily basis.

have a great time trekking, spend your money on ur self
Catherine xxx
sorry about the awfull spelling

Hello Berth (please learn how to spell your own name)

I should have known you'd still manage to spend half your time shopping even though you're half way round the world! But whats this buying presents for everyone except me aboout!! Im going to look presentable for once at the wedding, me and Hannah went suit shopping yesterday so im sorted and its rather nice.

xx