grandwalter Dear Both, just had a look at the 'snaps'if you'll excuse the expression...spectacular...and a good one of you both...you look well and not too under nourished....I don't want to depress you but when are you due home? look forward to seeing you...love and regards Grandwalter xxx

lorraine and Tony Hello Em & M Hope the weather has cheered up for you and you've managed to get on the Star Ferry. We love that journey. Cant believe quite how much the weather conditions have affected your trip. Have made mental note to self never to book holiday same time as you two!! Have you managed to meet up with Sam and Ian yet? Take of yourselves Lots of love xx

camilla Hi Matt and Emily! Have just checked out the new photos!Absolutely amazing pictures! Great ones of The Great Wall! You both look fab too! all my love, Mum x x x

Emily Hi Everyone... Yep we are in Hong Kong and again we still haven't updated the blog...sorry! We have been having really bad rain so haven't attempted the Star Ferry yet but it is on the list. We have been up to Victoria Peak and seen the light show. The skyline is amazing!! Also done the Great Wall, Terracotta warriors, Shanghai, Longi Rice Terraces and some Tai Chi and Kung Fu! Love to everyone... Emily xx

Rog-Rog & Granny Hi - I believe that you two should be in Hong Kong by now and hopefully you have made it to the Internet Cafe and we will shortly be enjoying more exotic photos and an update of your adventures in China. Your expectant audience awaits your latest message. Some of us have Blog DT's. I now feel guilty that I was the last one to add a message. NO DOUBT YOU OTHERS OUT THERE will be adding something soon??? What happened to Grandwalter and Camilla - perhaps they are in private communication?? Hmmmm!! Look forward to hearing from you soon. Hope you have taken the Star Ferry by now - one of the great journeys and what a skyline! Try the Tea Garden by the Governor's House Love to you both - update us soon .....

Rog_Rog & Granny Sorry ....... I meant turn right at the Great Wall. Hope you didn't turn left or you are probably still looking for Ching Wan Chu!

Rog-Rog & Granny Good news - glad to hear you are both safe. There is a lot of coverage over here of the earthquake and harrowing accounts and pictures so we were all worried. Hope you manage to have a look around the hutongs in Beijing which are fascinating. Remember to turn left when you visit the Great Wall. Say hello to Ching Wan Chu who is located at the third watch tower along. Keep well lots of love xx

Emily & Matt Hi Everyone... Prob heard about the earthquake in China but we are both fine. We are in Beijing at the mo and didn't feel anything... we arn't going to that area so it should be cool. Lots of love to you all... Emily and Matt xx

grandwalter Well my little dinkums....haven't you seen any possums yet? good to hear you again...I've just seen the sum I'm meant to solve...it looks ferocious...I've just been on an epic trip to angleterre....great fun lovely weather....dogs galore....lunch at the Granary...the whole Macoy....it were riet grand lass...Don't take any notice of that nasty man and his overweight jibes pot and kettle and all that....it all sounds ditinctly hairy in the camper....any way good luck in China and now to the sum...hope you get message...Emily saw your diplomae...riet grand lass... and also got your graduation photo after it had made the round trip to Amsterdam and back Max had put the wrong house number on the envelope, but the right postal code...it gave me exquisite satisfaction to think that your house number still means something....Emile lots of love... Matt good on yer mate....Walter and Granda...

Rog-Rog & Granny Good to hear from you both .....at long last. Reassured by photos that you are not starving yourselves as evidenced by the numerous shots of food ... lots of food!!! Hope Matt has recovered by now or else he may not be allowed into China as he no longer looks like his passport. In fact Emily are you sure you have Matt with you?? Happy travelling make sure the water in China is boiled and boiled and boiled (Granny comment). Enjoy yourselves! Lots of Love Rog-Rog & Granny xxx

Emily & Matt Hi Everyone... Sorry for such a delay in updates!! Photo's and blog are now up... Hi to everyone and thanks for all the messages! Off to China in 2 days... Lots of Love, Emily & Matt xx

lorraine & tony Hiya you two, hope you're enjoying your last few days in Oz. Not heard anything from you so can only imagine your having a fantastic time and too busy to update blog!! We are in Belize at the mo and it is like paradise. Off to Guatemala in two days. Enjoy the next part of your adventure. Safe travelling love L & T xx

Mum Hi Emily & Matt, got internet back on at home now, so have checked the blog ... no new entries!! Not long til you off to China. Take care both of you, luv mum & marc xx

camilla HI Matt and Emily! So glad you are both having such a great time! How about an update please- want to see some pics? Lots of love, Mum x x x