Tania Diversity is the spice of life - or some such crap! just thought I'd let you know we spent the weekend up the block. There were 8 couples and 19 kids and 5 dogs and every single one had a fabulous time! Lots of alcohol consumed and rubbish talked. Craig has bought a proper toilet block and a 4wd ute to live up there and is still playing with the excavator like a kid at XMas. Keep up the blogging so poor people like me who can't afford further than Blackbutt get to hear about other cultures. Have Fun Lotsaluv to you both The HOwies

Denia Hi Simon It's pretty sad to see our people having to beg for money but be aware that they just do it because they need. Besides that, it seems you weren't able to feel all the Bahia lifestyle. Good people, trying to be as friendly as possible, good music and wonderful gastronomy. Brazil has innumerous problems, and it is pretty unpleasant to read some people highlighting the bad parts, instead of the good ones. You can't go to a country with your heart and soul closed , expecting to have there what you have at home. The best part of travelling is being able to see cultures that are different of yours and respect it at least, if you don't understand. it makes you a better person after each one. Salvador is great! I loved being there and Bahia people are amazing. Hope u guys have had fun anyway

Denia Hi Simon It's pretty sad to see our people having to beg for money but be aware that they just do it because they need. Besides that, it seems you weren't able to feel all the Bahia lifestyle. Good people, trying to be as friendly as possible, good music and wonderful gastronomy. Brazil has innumerous problems, and it is pretty unpleasant to read some people highlighting the bad parts, instead of the good ones. You can't go to a country with your heart and soul close , expecting to have there what you have at home. The best part of travelling is being able to see cultures that are different of yours and respect it at least, if you don't understand. it makes you a better person after each one. Salvador is great! I loved being there and Bahia people are amazing. Hope u guys have had fun anyway.

Tania Hi Si and Vanessa Looks like you're having a great time. We're missing your smilie face up here and Fourby is still wandering around looking for you. Abby has a "sore paw" and Sash hasn't noticed you're gone yet. Kids miss you and Craig wants his little mate back. Keep in touch, Have a fabulous XMas and we'll catch up soon. Love Tan

Dad Pleased to see you are still going strong. I like the picture of the men's toilet. We are in Toulouse this week-end

jasmin love the pictures :-)i hope you are having a good time and enjoy a great time :-) had today the first snow here as wel :-) missing you x

harry Hey Simon! The last album is very nice, but the weather look like s***, is it still cold down there? enjoy, harry

Dad Enjoyed your pictures hope you are having a good time.