kim d*** on sounds amazing....what great hikes....no surprise that you managed to do it in 5.5 hours... love mum xxxxxxxxxxx

joed*** on12 Ya the sandboarding crashes were pretty bad. Hit a little jump, got some air and then went face first into the sand. The last run of the day we went really high on the dune and then straight down. Not sure how I crashed but it hurt. Thanks for letting them know!

Les Hi Joe. I have copied this and sent it to your grandmother in Timaru. Love, Les

Lee Love the story about the pee on the bus , so glad you kept hold of the iPod and didn't drop it!!! You're sandboarding crashes, where they anything like my snowboarding crashes??

kim omg, don't like the sound of the thorough pat down!, you aunt had that going into spain and out but it was all her bling, bling that did it.... the death ride sounds scary, and shame you had to have a rude awakening with the cold bus ride, makes you appreciate the good ones for sure... hope you don;t get any more trips over the handlebars! did you check your head? love mum, rascal and megs. xxxxxxxxxx

Lee It all sounds great, glad you managed to get some footy in :-)

Lee Good work mate, aw the backpackers that brings back memories, we will have to share stories over a beer when you get to England ;-)

Lee Sounds amazing mate, enjoy it all :-)

kim d*** on amazing picture joe and love the map! love mum

Jill wilson You have some wonderful memories for the rest of your life be save and have lots of fun can't wait for next update

Robert Gamache Hi Joe....all best on your journey? Your mom and i are working tonight at Chumir....good times! Keep us updated