salam u alikum dee hv been keeping up with ur eventuful life wish i could hve joined u but been busy here in dubai since moving to the apartment i thought i wwill hve more time on hand but the hoilday season has started and were r hving bookings already for guests arriving frm 2morrow so there goes my plan out of the window of ever joining u remember us in ur dua take care luv Rukhsana

Hi Dee,

I've just read your latest blog - sounds absolutely fab! You're so brave with the snorkelling (loved the pics!). Can't believe you're in NZ already - the time seems to be going so fast. Hope it's not passing so quickly for you...

We've had more snow back in the UK - only a dusting in HH and Brackers, but Kent has had it bad again. See what you've missed out on?!

Take good care and carry on posting those fantastic blogs! Much love, J xx

Hi Dee

You are having a fabulous time, I really wish I was with you! If I'd stayed at Waitrose I could have been with you!!! Oh well, when I retire! You have reminded me of many lovely places I have been to and made me want to go to many more.

You look really well and you must stay that way, no more hitch hiking Dee, you would go balistic if someone you knew did that!! Naughty girl!

Keep up with the fantastic blog and amazing photos.

Take care Lul Sue xxx

Hi Dee - Glad my internet is up and running again, I felt lost that I couldn't catch up with you.Can't believe you're nearly coming to the end of your Oz leg.Received your card this morning, thanks.Sounds like you've been having a great time there, and I'm glad you're meeting loads of nice people too.Stay safe my friend, and no going out on your own at night- lecture over!Take care and best wishes D & B xx

Hey, just read your blog!! Sound like your adventures never end.....

That must have been horrific for the Swiss couple, jus be careful and everything you say to us about saftey and stuff........ Well YOU DO IT TOO!!!!!

(feel a bit of role reversal here,, he he!!)

Just take care.xx

Hi Dee

Well, as you might have expected you have got me (and I'm sure everyone else) concerned about your safety in Oz what with both incidents mentioned. Keep vigilant honey and look after yourself, I firmly believe you won't experience anything like that in NZ, inshallah, unless it's changed dtrastically since we were there. It was like England in the 50's, everyone talks to you and to their neighbours, they can't do enough to help you and they didn't even lock ther doors at night. They even had staff at the filling stations to fill up yout cars but I expect that has changed now ,sadly. Thanks for sending the passport details, will mail you when we've booked something. Keep up the marvelous work with the facinating blog and be good. Lots of love. Jubby & Vince (p.s I do believe the latest photo shows you are filling out a little!! - hope so because it must mean you are eating well). xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Well just seen the fab latest pics of Singapore and Perth. I feel i am there with you.The beaches are wonderful reminds me of the maldives with that white sand.Liked the posh hotel shame you didnt get to stay there.Seems you arent roughing it anymore then. Take care.

Love

Ang

x

p.s. only managed to download one picture from Darwin, not sure what went wrong, will try to do the rest when I can.

Love, Dee

Hi Carolyn, Sue C, Jenny, Vanessa, Trev, Debs, Lesley, well everyone, thank you for all the lovely messages and pleased that my blog and pictures are giving you some pleasure. Time seems to be going slow so far, but must stop thinking that its only two months before I get back home.

I'm in Airlee Beach at today (Tuesday 2 Feb) and have a tour booked for tomorrow for Whitehaven Beach, apparently its got one of the best beaches in the world !

On Thursday I head for Cairns and the Gt Barrier Reef, then off to New Zealand.

Anita I'll send you my passport details via email.

Shareen, keep up the hard work, it will be worth it in the end, and no need to check about using my place, just do it !

Debbie & Allan - hi Debbie, yes I did fall of my chair when I received your message. Allan was right in saying you'd take your time. Hope you're well and not missing Sri Lanka too much. Can I ask a favour, I am not able to get your email address from the blog, so can you send me an email to my yahoo address, which is [email protected]. Thanks.

Missing you all, but can't say wish I was back. I think I could be a nomad and keep travelling the world.

Hi Dee

I hope your time is not going too quickly. Still, you've got lots left to look forward to. Where was that funky contemporary hotel you had planned? Was it in Oz or NZ? Keep updating the blog. It will make a great souvenir for you when you get back.

Trev xx

Hiya Dee!!!!!!-(bet you dont miss that!)

Whats up??!!!

Just had a look at your recent pics.... looks like you are having a whale of a time.... not sure if you tried ringing me on my moby... but mum said you spke to her anyway, i was at uni!! Studies are going well so far only another 3months to go!!! Might be making another trip to stay at yours in Feb so i can get more study done but wil ring you.... Man i need a break!!!!

Cant beleive how quickly time is flying... seems like you left for your trip a few weeks ago... make the most of and enjoy the time you do have!!

XX

Hi Dee, really enjoying your travels, as it is really cold here again I guess you are in the best place. Take Care love Lesley x