Auntie Pat I am so jealous, the pics of NZ especially Wanaka look wonderful, I can almost breathe in the clear air and lots of space to do my yoga without a foot (or worse) in my face. I may have to sell something (too late for the body these days) and get over there, I'll dip out the burgers unless they have veggie ones. Have a wonderful last part of your trip, I'll miss having a window on the other side of the world and seeing your adventures..just going to rummage in my 'jewellery box' for any not-needed diamonds to fund a trip! All the best Pat & Norm x

Sandy Sinden A 50 year old woman backpacking alone, funded through the sale of family heirlooms. What an inspiration......... I wonder how much I would get for mum on e-bay!!!! (a fortune, coz she is the best mum in the world). x

Emily and Tom Hey, a big congratulations on your amazing news, so excited for you both!!! Looks like you are having lots fun, although I guess the fun will really begin when you're home and start planning!!! Enjoy xxx

WR Frost & Co We are following your adventures with great interest. So glad you took a picture of the ring as your dad couldn't remember what sort stone it was! What a man carrying the ring all that way and you not suspecting a thing. Congratulations from us all!

Pat & Norm Just to add our congratulations on your engagement too, nice to have some good news. Steph is (as Father Ted would say) a 'Lovely Girl' and you make a great couple. It all looks fabulous and I have real itchy feet. Hope you are ahead of the bit of a breeze that it forecast for Cairns. Pat & Norm x

Sandy & Danny Amazing, my beautiful niece an engaged woman, and to such a great bloke. Could it get any better? Clearly yes…... getting engaged at Ayers Rock under the stars! Congratulations. Can't wait for the wedding!!! Lots of love Sandy and Danny XXXXX

Gerry & John Hi Steph & Dan - Congratulations on your engagement - what a fantastic location! Did you know Hannah and Tiff also got engaged within about 12 hours of you - deep in the arctic wilderness - the other extreme of temperature! Lovely news and your travels sound super. Love G&Jx

Jean & Roger Hi Steph and Dan, Congratulations on your engagement, love the ring! It sounds as if you are having a lovely time, make the most of it. love from Jean & Rog xx

Janet and Danny Dear Steph and Dan, Just heard the exciting news, many congratulations on your engagement. Your holiday looks absolutely amazing. Lots of love Janet and Dannyxxxxxx

auntie wendy Hi Steph and Dan Congratulations on your engagement........Looking forward to seeing you both and the ring ! Hope all is well and you are having a great time..... Lots of luv Auntie Wendy and Uncle Mike xxxx

nan and grandad foot Steph and Dan CONGRATULATIONS on your news of engagement, you can imagine how thrilled we were. Mum told us all at our party at Sandys for Grandad's 80th birthday celebrations, we had a wonderful time, Mum and Sandy worked so hard. There were 16 of us altogether, just two missing! Uncles Viv and Ron etc. were also there, which was a great surprise for Grandad. Love to you both. Nan and Grandad xx