cath and chris Hooray! The sun has come out! Love the new pics, looks like you've been making the most of it, mark was a lovely lobster shade in a couple!! Chris especially liked the bat / cockatoo photos (of course!) brings back lots of good memories, really wish we could be there too. We're off on our week to La Palma tomorrow morning so will try and keep up with your progress to Hamilton if there's internet in our hotel. Keep having a fab time! xxx

Ems Wow, looks fantastic so far! The opera house is beautiful, you had an amazing view from the hotel. I was just laughing at the pic's of you both with the cockatoo's... hilarious . Glad to see you managed to get the compulsory handstand shot in already, plus some funny signage! (p.s not much happening here, just watching ANTM with Lyster junior)! xxx

Big Sis! Hi Guys! Looks like you are having a totally amazing time - V jealous!! Hong Kong looks stunning and I'm really glad you found your big sharks in Sydney!! Keep the blogs and the photos coming - we all race to the computer everyday to see what you've been doing...talk about living vicariously!! Really hope the sun continues to shine now. Are you going to swing by the Barmy Army house when you go past Newcastle? Make sure you don't hit the town centre during rush hour - those 6 cars really clog the roads!! Big love C, L & J xxxx

Mummy and Daddy OK, so we've found out how to post messages now! Glad to see that the sun has come out at last, we're so pleased. Helen, does that mean you'll be taking the same pictures all over again?! The cheap flights to Brissie sounds really great - well chosen change of plan - waiting for the picccies!

Sarah Hey you two! Looks like you're having a great time - very jealous! It's great to see your photos - hope you're guarding the memory cards. Missing you lots at work Helen...lunchtimes just aren't the same!! Hope the sun comes out to play soon. Keep having a fantastic time, Lots of love, Sarah xxx

Cath Hey you two, loving the photos and the blogs too, already rated both entries 5*, stirling job!! Don't worry about the weather, it can change in a few hours and it means you have an excuse to have nice long lie-ins in the morning! I still think you should go on the boat to Manly and test your sea legs, dare you to sit out the front if its rough weather! Keep us updated and have a wicked time C xxxx

Chris Hi Guys, Just looked through your pics and you look like you're having a great time (and you've still only been away for a few days!!) Sooooo jealous that you are now in Sydney, your photos bring back all the memories. Take care and keep posting the pics, Chris