Marie-Eve Hey big guy! It's Marie-Eve from Canada - Quebec, the distinct society... We met back in Aleppo - remember me? I still walk as fast... Glad to see you're still alive... somewhere in Kyrgyzstan. You lucky b****** on that horse! I envy you: still traveling... while I'm back home, working 9-5 now + started writing my next travelogue on Syria and yes, I'll mention you guys - you, Alex and Laurent. I particularly enjoyed Deir-e Zor and all the historical sites around it. Anyway, take care of yourself and don't come back home - it's boring... BTW: Did you like Iran? What a fantastically magical country, hey?

Jinnie The R.S.P.C.A will be waiting for you at Heathrow John Davis

Matt Stunning pics bruv... following your high praise I'm now seriously thinking about moving to Kyrgyzstan... before you leave can you ask around at the health clubs amongst the yurts and see if they're looking for staff? On a more serious note... after seeing the pics of you in the saddle, I've never felt so sorry for a horse in my life. On an even more serious note... will be great to have you back. Try and bring some of that blue sky with you. And I am going to give you a right old spanking on the backgammon board. Nice one bruv

Andy Hey bud, Am liking the latest photos - always good to hitch a lift on a horse in mountainous regions, transport and a source of that oh so fine cup of fresh horses milk. Am curious as to any comparisons you might be able to make with a more standard sort of milk producing herbivore. I am interested to hear you reguile tales of your experience coming back into London - with your beard, tan and recent travel history, you have to be a strong match for any number of their suspicious profile matches...watch out for any gloves being put on! Andy Hey John... Barbs here.... sounds like your trip has been magnifico!! I have really enjoyed reading about your travels. Am liking the beard (although you ae inspiring Andy a little too much - he is now planning on growing one for the wedding - eek!). See you on Wednesday.. Bx

Jimmy The Saint Hey Johnny Boy! I've finally figured it out... you're not coming back are you? The tasty mutton soup and days on end spent in cramped shared cabs and buses that can only go for a mile without mechanical attention have got you hooked! And as for the women... wow, they must love that beard! Stay Classy!

Danny D Hey old man JD. Yes as Chris points out CH is BBrrrr however we have had some great waves! Mangamanu last w end 3 ft clean on Sat and no one there. Surf report had it all wrong... love it. Cracker jack. Monica T sends her love.

dad Weather forecast, Christchurch, Friday 6th July. Showers and icy sleet to below sea level with bitterly cold southerlies, expected high 2c Tomorrow, weather deteriorating severely. (I made that bit up). Matt, London looks good. cheers and love dad

Scooter Rach ... I'm not 100% sure but I think that guy with the beard is travelling with Mr Rocket. I presume he's some sort of waif, stray or orphan that he's picked up on the way. Maybe Mr Rocket could lend him his razor and in exchange the tag-a-long could give him a new shirt to wear...

Rachie The pictures look amazing! Pretty scared by the man with the beard that seems to be in all your pictures. x x

Matt Australia 20 - New Zealand 15

Matt I said niiiiiiiiice one bruv... Happy bday! Looking at your pics not only are you fat... and hairy... but you're now old... you really don't have a lot going for you anymore hey?? You're missing a tremendous summer here bruv... the other day the sun came out which was great. Only lasted about 10 mins... but what a 10 mins it was! There was laughing and drinking and partying... but then the rain came again and normal London life resumed. That's it, I'm out of here. I'm coming to finish the trip with you. Will meet you on the main street in Uzbekistan. You'll recognise me, I'm the fit looking one. I'll recognise you, you're the large hairy one. Nice one bruv, have a great day mate. Hope the turkmens look after you. But please, no more dancing.

Scooter Hey big buy - happy birfday! Hope you get a big cake and heaps of presents from your new buddies. Fingers crossed they gave you some razor blades and a new t-shirt. Looking forward to your return. Will text footy result too... Scooter

dad We all wonder where the ging comes from but know where the grey comes from, impending middle age. Enjoy your youth for one more day. cheers and love your, (aging gracefully), dad

Dai Hi John, Have a great birthday on the 30th. Look forward to reading more of your travels. Best wishes, Dai, Kirsten & Annie

dale Hi the photos are great keep them coming, Have a happy birthday and keep safe and well. XX