David & Anna Hey Paul, what the !!!??!!???? are they on? Crickeys, based on this performance they can forget about winning a grand final. Yes unfortunately see you in a week ;-(

Paul R-J Hi Guys - Don't know what I bothered going on Saturday, the useless bunch of $%&^#$*! In summary, a wasted opportunity to nail the Pies. Loads of inside 50's, but very few kicks converted - even from straight in front from 30 yards on one occasion. 15 points clear early in the 3rd and should've kicked on but they lost their shape. Too angry to type anymore! Enjoy your last few days and see you in a week or so.

David and Anna Hi everyone, we are back in Dogliani until the 11th when we train it back to Milan in preparation for our departure on the 12th. All going to plan we will arrive home around 10.30pm on the 13th. The weather here has been cool with even a spot or two of rain.......must be preparing us for our return to cold wet Adelaide:-) We will update the blog ASAP Ciao for now

emily hey kids!! how are you going? hope you are soaking up the last part of the trip. we miss you here so it will be good to have you back! but i could understand if you decided to keep travelling and never go back to work! we are thinking of you lots, em & brad xxx

David and Anna Hi Paul, Soooo close and yet so far........lets hope the Crows can put in a big finsh witha few wins. Enjoy the seats and the game on Saturday.........is this your first use of the seats? We are in Rome for the next two days and then back to Dogliani to catch the relatives before we head home on the 12th :-) Ciao for now

Paul R-J Well they lost to The Cats but only just - by 2 agonising points! Maric had a kick to win it, but it was on the limit of his range and he couldn't do the biz. Still it showed that they can mix it with the big boys and they're still 5th. Collingwood at AAMI this Saturday in a must win and I'll be there courtesy of Heidi's tickets. See you soon!

emily hi guys!!! love the photos and blogs and messages! finally got to look through them all and they are great. have just sent some photos to your email address of some stuff back here. nothing major, mostly photos of bailey and a few of brad surfing and our trip down to northern nsw early this month. will chat to you soon, enjoy your last week! em & brad xxxxxx

David and Anna Hi Guys, I think I am already hooked on expresso :-) Still very humid here but great for swimming. Yesterday we had a wonderful time exploring the ruins of Pompei. Today a visit to Amalfi for a swim and a look around. Will update blog and pix of Cinque Terre soon My Italian is going....ummmm sort of Ciao for now

Neville George Dave and Anna good to hear of your recent travels. I imagine Venice would be heaving with tourists in July. Two days would be all I could handle. You could be hooked on expresso coffee by the time you return.

phil and karen Hi guys Great to get your latest post. Make the most of that beautiful warmth and wonderful Italy. Cold and wet still here, you certainly picked the best time to be away. How's Davo's Italiano going? When in doubt just throw a "o" on the end. We are both envious of your exploits. Not much in the way of breaking news back here. take care and enjoy!

Anna and David Hey Jo, Today is our first full day in Positano.....the boat ride along the amalfi coast yesterday was amazingly beautiful. The weather here is very hot and humid and everywhere is "UP A HILL" which makes the journey even hotter!!!!! Great on the way down as there is always a beach waiting for us :-) ...... and un caffe We plan on staying here for the next 5 days and then head back upto Rome for a couple of days. After that we will only have a few days left which we will spend with my family in Dogliani. We leave for Oz on the 12th Aug from Milan :-( We are looking forward to seeing everyone again back home but not looking forward to leaving this beautiful country. Love to all Anna and David

Jo and Mike Hi Anna and David You are obviously having a wonderful time - you both look fantastic! It's been cold and wet here so enjoy the sunshine - you seem to have been gone for ages.... Where to next and when do you arrive home? Safe journey. Love Jo.

angelina Am worried about you riding up those big hills, without a cushion for your butt. Cant wait to see you when you come back, Dan is driving us nuts. Kathryn has been promoted and is now my secretary.

Brian and Iet Hi Kids,we've had more computer and phone problems, sorry weve been out of touch. Photos are great and you both look so well and happy. l dont think your absence is enough incentive for the crows to win,so dont stay away any longer than planned. Anyway,we miss you. Take care

David and Anna Go the mighty CROWS......... thanks Paul, we look forward to your expert reporting every Monday :-) Currently enjoying the hot weather of cinque terre ciao for now.......blog and photo update soon