Donna I have been trying to contact you guys to find out when you are arriving in Vancouver. I am concerned because i am going away for a week Aug9-15th. Please let me know so I can make up the bed etc. Hope you are haveing fun. Jerrell your voice answering thing is not working. I supoose you have not received my messages. lv.d

Donna Hi Jerrell and Emma, I have just got back from Turkey....temps up to 41! The trip was amazing and I am sure you will both check out the 'ancient civilizations' and the beginnings of 'Christianity and Islam' in the future. I love your blog and so happy to learn you have enjoyed Jasper, Banff and Lake louise. You have managed to do more than I did even though I have been there a number of times. So what are you guys up to now? We are wondering where you are and if you managed to win some money playing blackjack in Vegas. lv. Auntie Donna. ps. download 'Magic Jack'. It is an App and you will be able to telephone any number in the world free. We used it while in Turkey.

June and Stan Lucas We have just read the details of your memorable trip which brought back many happy memories of our visits to Canada with Kim and Donna. Our life is so dull compared with your travels but it has been more enjoyable recently because the family came to visit. That is Michael and Elaine up from Sydney, Edwin, Beverly and Samantha from Whistler and Nigel (local of course) We had a couple of days rain followed by lots of sunshine. Mooloolaba is dull without sunshine so we were lucky to have several fine days.

Helen Oh it's so good to hear from you both!! Missed our usual Sunday skype but you sound as if you are having an awesome experience well worth all that planning. Great descriptions you could become travel writers! forget teaching!!! Look forward to seeing the photos. All is well at home. 19 days left teaching th espace cadets who are getting worse by the day and I have 3 new kids starting before the end of term one of which speaks no English!! keep having fun love you MUM & co.

KATIE Woooo! Enjoyed your 1st blog. Loving this...has been added to Favourites! Hope you are enjoying yourselves Looking forward to your next blog Take Care All of us here (London Baby)