madge cant wait till you get back yiyi will be chuft missed you loads!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love madge xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Brian & Fiona Well done you two!! You've done so much more than the average backpacker and will appreciate the experience even more as time goes on. Even if you do take on another epic journey in a few years' time it will never be the same again. By the way, the Jazz is available anytime, so don't grow any taller Kate!

Paps Guys, We are incredibly proud of you both - Your journey has been amazing. You've seen and done so much together and to read your blog and see so many photos makes us wish we too could see what you have. I know you'll be both happy and sad to come home - We can't wait...but know you're already planning the next one. Love you loads Paps & Mams xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Aunt D Sounds fantastic counting the days for you both coming home now woop woop xxxxx

Boo God no need to right a bloody dissertation :p hehe sounds like you're having a great time!! Miss you guys xxx

mams that is a great blog...I was hoping for a apothecary table as a gift!!!!!! How dare that horrid bus driver put my babas bag in puddles....i bet he was very scared of the kates "evil" eyes...I know I am :-0.....xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Pip AHAHAHAHAHA i cant belive you got kicked out twice! that made my day, only you kates! i can just picture trying to sweet talk your way out of it!! miss you! xxxxx

Aunt D It all sounds amazing not sure abt the name Roadkill cafe lol. xxxx

madge wowieeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!! that sounds soooooooo cool man!!!!! i am so jealous of you and hav a gd day tomoz!! luv madge xxxxxx

madge yo guys! san francisco sounds gr8! and i agree with you......america is well known for its large number of obese people!!! iv been to macy's before.... it is v good lol! alcatraz sound cool well.......creepy (lol) but cool. luv madge xxxxx

Mummy Oh you are having such an adventure! I really wirh I was there too. All well here! xxxx

G/Dad Beat you there as well .May 1960. Had a great time on the Barbary coast. Real rough place in those days... Luvs Ya lotsXXXXXXXX

Paps Hello Babs & Wesman, well I told you San Francisco would be great - So pleased you're having a ball.....Alcatraz and the trip over sounds amazing. Have loads of fun. Love you lots Paps xxxxxx

mams Howdie doody folks.....love you :-) xx

Granma Hello again,What a culture change again after Fiji.Grandad visited the San Francisco too, many years ago.His Birthday today so we are off to lunch with friends at the Rowbarge having just returned from our yearly R M re-union at Portsmouth where it was gloriously hot and sunny. A bit of real Summer at last. Hope to spend a day at Laundry Cottage over the weekend Grandad and your Pops have jobs to do with wood,fences etc.No doubt Mams and I will find something to do too. Enjoy every bit of your last legs of the journey.Love You both. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx