Uncle D ! Hi Dave, I must say you have some great experiences with your travelling (mostly with alcohol!!) & will always have great memories of your journey. I must say have very much enjoyed reading your blogs & viewing your photo's, it seems you met some very nice people & I'm sure you will keep in touch with them. Well now I know you are now on your final leg, I mean a whole year in Australia.... PLEASE!!!!

Denise Hi Dave Just read your Vegas blog sounds like you had a brilliant time, and it brought back lots of memories. Been on the Internet and apparently the Candle light chapel where we go married has gone and there is a hotel there now, no wonder Chris couldn't find it. Glad you didn't gamble everything away although it is tempting I know. Really glad you are having a wonderful time and look forward to your next report love the Dawes x

kaytie goble Hi ya mate, It all looks great over there and glad your enjoying yourself you lucky thing, take it alls good being on your todd, what you like aye??? Looks like you enjoyed Vegas as well, its amazing place can't wait to go back there again :o) So what did you think of San Fran, proper pucker place, I loved it there too. Glad you had a good 4th July in NY :o) Keep the pictures coming and the blogs, its good to hear all about your trip. Take care sweetie KTx

Gordon Watters Great blog Dave sounds you had a fantastic time with hector, photos and videos are great hectors beach house looked fantastic when can we rent it? Keep up the blog and photos we all enjoy reading them.

MANDY Hi Dave, Your trip sounds amazing. There is so much to see out there isn't there. Makes you wonder why we waste so much time working - oh yeah thats right money. I got both your text messages and have sent you 3 back but I don't think they're getting to you. Well we're still in Winter in Oz and quite cool but lovely sunny days.We were up in Port Stephens last week just chillin and fishing had a few probs with Landrover going over massive sand dunes at Stockton Beach but Damo managed to fix it. Keep having fun, your writing is so interesting maybe you should write travel books - Travels with Davo ! Take Care, See you in September, Love Mandy,Damo & Kids

Paul Hey pal looks and sounds like you are having an amazing time. well chuffed for ya and so jealous. keep up the good work with the blog and the pics peace and love and be good x PS are you starting to put on a bit of weight.......

Chris I've got tickets to go and see University of Cali play when I am out in San Francisco, was going to watch the Raiders play Chargers but it is on Monday so we can't make it. You are still a bit fat bummer. Passed my course. Enjoy the brewery, I'm sure they do really nice shandy.

Hayley Check you out chillin on the beach with the ladies!! :o)

Uncle Dave ! Hi Dave really enjoying your blog enteries & photo's keep them coming, my own back packing days are long gone (sniff sniff!) Denise looking forward to her BIG 40th 80's fancy dress party & we have found out what your mum & dad are coming as so photo's to follow !! Anyway have a great trip & be safe, by the way nice photo of you a the girl in the yellow dress, we noticed you two standing very close is that Emily or the young English girl !!!

Hayley Lovin the pics Dave... im so jealous!! Looks fab :o) x

Gordon Watters Hi Dave Hope all is well sounds like you are having a great time did you do the couch surfing? All is ok here usual work stuff etc but hey thats not an issue for you! take care son speak soon.

AndyP Dave, You Git!!!! Looks like you having a ball.... Loving the photos and the blogs.Keep updating so we can se what we are all missing.Take it easy Andy P

Denise Hi Dave Wow looks brilliant, did you enjoy Maid of the Mist. Sounds like you are realy enjoying it, You defo made the right decision. keep having fun and stay safe x

Yu Jin Hey David! Are you enjoying your own trip? I came home yesterday, and I'm still trying to get back my normal life in Canada ..little bit hard :( I read your writing which talked about out trip! It reminds me out trip vividly :))and When you mentioned my story in first,,,um second night(exactly) in camping site I was a ittle bit shy haha :)) but that sudden event became even one part of my valuable memories! I'll never forget trek america trip!! I hope that you would enjoy your trip in US. BYE -Yu Jin

Sally Hi David, Just read your blog. Sounds like your really having a good time. Is it all you expected and more? Pics are fantastic. Keep well and safe. Sally, Deanne and Julie. xxx