YOKO Hello Gemma! It's been a long time since I send a letter last. I feel there is a deep touch of autumn in the air. But it is too warm for November. Maybe the leaves of the trees will tinted with yellow and red at Kamakura from November. How did you spend at Sydney airport before flight to Shigapore!? It was a surprise,but I would do same thing if I were you! I love New Zealand,too. How envy you!! I want to go to the glacier hike. Take care of yourself. See you!

Liss I LOVE that you found Drifters and ate them with a mug of tea. What an awesome find!! Cant wait to have you back Samways. Much love and appreciation - your glacier friend!! (i'm so happy i'm finally cool!!) xxxxx

Richard Do they seek you on the valleys and on the plains? And do they own the milk and runny honey? (The above will make no sense to those of you whd didn't get Gem's "Mountain People" reference. The blog continues to be a triumph, and you've had some amzing experiences. Can't believe you did sky-diving! Hope the rest of your travels are fun! Lots of love, Riciardos XXX

Pip and Richard Hello You. We arrived back from Egypt yesteday evening. Richard and I are both tanned and looking well, having had a great holiday, but were greeted at Heathrow Airport with winter temperatures - I'm determined to show off my tan at Work on Thursday!!! Sounds like you're having a great time in New Zealand, I'm just catching upon all the blogs I've missed while I've been away and printing them off for Dad, so he can pass them round Littleover for everyone to read!!! Take Care Lovey, Lots of Love Pip xxx

Liss I'm involved!!!! Sign me up honey I'll start packing my bags and get my butt over there asap!! Awesome blogs as ever and pics look super - quite right about the sunshine making everything look prettier - its the same in Derby! ;-) Love you lots xxxx

Heather Ha! Love the pic of you and the departed Mr Irwin and top marks for slipping in The Boosh reference, Gem. It all looks fantastic, quite disappointed we didn't see any photos of you 'tickling the tigers' though. Lots of love, H. xxxx

Ruth & Roger (at Oakham ) Hi Gemma! Your Dad gave us your Blog address so we are now enjoying reading of your travels and seeing your great photos. We're green with envy--it all sounds brill ! Keep safe and enjoy ! Love Ruth & Rog.

Chris Hey Gem Still having a sneaky peak at your adventures every morning before starting work - it's like a glimpse into a big shiney world and is quite a contrast to the grey sludge that happens here! Keep writing... Love C X

Riciardos What's goon? Glad the sailing was such a success, The blog's fab - you should get it published! Lots of love, Rich XXX

Dad Bet you're surprised to get this! Richard and I were just looking at your photos so I was persuaded to send you a message. It seems you're having a great time. Everything here is OK. I am acting as your secretary while you're away. Ruby is back from the cattery (one week) and is very affectionate. Lots of Love - take care, Dad XXX