Hi Ellen, It's great reading your journals, and viewing the photos, and keeping us up to date with the news, You have certainly covered a lot of territory, in a short space of time, since you left the U.K. What we have found very interesting, is some of the place names you have visited, which are very familiar of past events that have taken place. Little did we know you would visit them, one day, nor did you imagine yourself, I expect.
It is good to hear that the people are friendly, despite some set backs with the sleeping accommodation.
We are experiencing some of your hot weather at the moment, reaching 29c. Hope your trip to Oz goes off OK, at least they speak the same language(with a slight drawl). Another country added to your list.
We both send our love, with best wishes to
George. Cheerio for now, Nan and Grandad. xxx

Hi Chick,

I'm glad you are loving every minute of your journey. I am envious, but you know, I could never do what you are doing. You are very brave.

The photies are great, I luv reading your messages from everyone 2. Would luv to see what your neice looks like, send me some photies if you can.

I have to say when I read your postings its almost like speaking with you down the phone - weird!!!

I think you'd be great as a teacher babe, you could be like Angelina Jolie and adopt some children at the same time!!!

Anyway, I'm slacking off at work and have a pile of post it notes with messages on to trawl through, so I'd best go.

You take care and carry on enjoying yourself.

Luv ya

Stacey

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Hi everybody. i'm on t'internet and bored waiting for george so thought i'd leave a message! I'm in Cambodia it, half 10 at night on my first day in Siem Reap and i have decided that i love this country and wish i had longer here, even toying with idea of coming here to teach english to see if teaching is for me! Its that great, the people are lovely and its really laid back and friendly. So anyway think george is nearly done so i shall be leaving to go back to my guestroom and dye my hair!! Hugs and kisses to you all, keep sending the messages, and Alison Packet of Cream absolutly brillient! Luv you all loads!

Hiya Elle! Thought it was about time I caught up on your site and its great!! Really enjoyed the photos and reading up on your adventures, really jealous and can't wait to hear about it all when you arrive in NZ soon!! Be so good to see you as I'm really missing you and all the girls, it'll be great! You'll have to let me know what you like to do and what you want to see in NZ and I'll have a look for you and sort some stuff out! Take care and keep in touch, hopefully see you on msn again soon too....love to you both, Cheryl, Westley, Dougie & George xxxx

Hello Elles! Sounds like you loved vietnam - and 1st 2lb, that is amazing...what am I doing wrong?? traveling has not been as kind to me...another great reason to do your diving course is that breathing through a scuba tank uses up loads of calories, because the air is cold and dry and your bodies uses loads of energy to warm it up and remoisturise it. great. If I don't continue diving when i get home I am still gonna buy a scuba tank and breathe through it when I am watching eastenders. 30 mins 3 times a week, a perfect, non-gym work out! Seriously though, if you can snorkel, you can scuba. the open water course (4days, 4 dives) is 140quid with accom 200 B a night, anyway, I wil send you an e mail with all this info, rather than clogging up your message board. enjoy Cambodia! xx

Hi. Took your niece for vaccs today, she was very good and only cried briefly then smiled at me whilst I was putting her babygro back on! She's just started discovering her fist and is trying to work out whether it's attached to her or not, it's hilarious to watch as she keeps going cross eyed! Anyway, hope you are having fun wherever you are and whatever you're doing, Emily sends a big hug to her favourite auntie! Love Big Sis & Little Buddha x

Hi Ellen,
Sarah's just told me about your web site, you look as though you're having a great time!!!
Will keep checking in to see what you are up to. Hopefully meeting up with Sarah in the next couple of weeks, by the look of the photos Emily's getting bigger!
Enjoy yourself.
Love Elisabeth x

Howdy El. Really great to see what you're up to on here - doesn't make it feel like you're so far away! Miss you loads! Looks like you're having a FABULOUS time. You look wonderful and I'm really jealous!! All good here - work is work, holiday was great, boys are continuously changing (nothing new there!!), all good fun! Got the mother of hangovers today so i'll probs come and post about a zillion times with random nuggets of useless information!!... anything to distract me from work!

Anyway, love you lots and lots and a massive hug out to you! xxx

Hello there! Just wanted to say thanks for all the messages they are great, its dead good to hear from everyone. Tammy well what can i say Congratulations, so happy for you its great news. make sure you keep me posted on how you are getting on. And Xav if you come over to Oz make sure you let me know and we can meet up, that would be great. And sarah cheers for message luv glad things are going well on the house and job front make sure you keep me posted! Best go, luv ya -x-x-x

Elles Belles!! I am glad you likes Hoi An - and the tailors sucked you in!! such amazing value though!! well done! Me and matt have just finished our diving course!! I am a diver!! Get me! I loved it, and thinking of starting my advanced course tmrw, which includes learning to deep dive (30 mtrs) and a night dive...not ideal for someone who is scared of the dark, but I might just be brave and give it a go...not sure though, will keep you posted. You are gonna love Nha Trang. And Siagon...you lucky thing! Me and matt are having a great time, actually doing the diving course has been great because it has given me a bit more purpose. Anyway, look after each other and have a great time Nic and matt xxxx

Bonjour Ellen! Glad you are having a good time and that you found somewhere cheaper than Primark!
You are looking great!and you know what? you might see me in Australia!eh eh!
Enjoy yourself,what you are doing is great, so make the most of it!hopefully i will see you soon.Take care,and thanks for the pictures, they are great!
Lov,Xav

Hi Elle,

All sounds fantastic! Keep the journal going becasue Im loving hearing about all your antics on the other side of the world!

I have news! Im pregnant! Im having a mini me! So very very ill at the moment though (Morning sickness doesnt nearly describe the illness I am going through!) But Im sure it will all be worth it in the end.

Havent told work yet so dont email me re this subject just in case - will be telling them soon though.

Have a great time.

Big hugd from Tam and Bump!