lu Nice pic. Looks hot to me.. You will like Malaga, more tapas?? Its built up more now, but I worked in one of the bars behind avenue of trees by the port, when we lived in Pedrejalao moons ago !!! Sorry to say you will need oilies when you get back here unfort. Wet, wet and wet! You are welcome to stop over at mine if you like ... Enjoy your sunny days .. Luv L x

lu Good time had by all!

phil james She's behing you Chris!

phil james By the way Chris what happens when you get back to Southampton? Are you wisked straight back to Ilkley or is there a gap in time etc. If it helps at all I can always pick you up, just let me know.

phil james Fantastic photo Chris, worth nearly missing the boat for. Julie says just like me, paying more attention to taking a photo than what's actually going on!

Lu Hi Chris, amazingly interesting! Liked your suez mug shot anf Ginny looking glam. More pics of you both please, maybe Parthenon ?? Enjoy. April showers etc here! Luv Lu x

phil james Great stuff Chris, and you don't look a day over s.... f..., but then of course you are a day over s.... f... !!

Robin Wallage Hi Dad. Hope you had a good birthday. Your blog is very interesting, keep it up! Colin called today seeing how everyone was, had a good chat with him and updated him on your cruise as he has no internet access yet! Read out a few of your latest blog entries. Take care see you soon. Robin. x.

Lu Hi Chris, Happy birthday ! Hope you have a very enjoyable day, expect you may have the singing waiters around your table at dinner tonight! Very exciting to see map. Of course the writers loved Jimi, so amazing, and I stood 4ft right in front of him at Earls Court gig !!! So there ! happy birthday again.... Luv lu x

lu Hi Chris & Ginny, nice pic. Only 37deg eh ! Lovely ! Expect suntan coming alone just fine .. Quite nice here today after storms yesterday .. Enjoy your sea days and swimming. Lotsaluv Lu x

phil james Hi Chris not sure if you're also accessing Facebook but have posted the following comments re your blog entry above 'Julie doesn't believe you Chris' and my reply 'Honestly, how sceptical is that!' I'd also point out Chris that you are now leagues ahead of me despite being a late iPad starter - I'm still on the original

lu Hi there, absolutely typical! You got best deal there!

Zoe Cullum Wow, jealous!! Xx happy holidays xx

Zoe Cullum Wow, sounds amazing (bar the geordies)... Wish I was there to shop with you... No taxes, sounds so appealing xxx sleety showers here still, so make the most of the lovely hot weather xxx

Robin Wallage Hi Dad, Hope the cruise is going well and you did not get stuck in Cochin harbour. All is well here. Keeping up with your blog. See you soon. Hi to Mum. Robin. x.