Hey John,

Looks like you`re having an amazing trip already! Keep us updated when you can,

Stay safe, Love Vic xx

PS Loving the beard, it`s almost as big as Sean`s!

Would have to be an extra wide Harley... you haven't seen him for a while Mr D, but he packed on the beef before he left!

Okay enough fat jokes from me for a while...

Cheers for the texts bruv... like I said I am doing the trip with you, but from here! Will have a London summer waiting for you when you get back

Great Blogging JD, the editor of SMR is thinking of introducing a blog site to the broadsheet. Letters to the Editor was not a great success.

cheers and love

dad  ps If not a Harley, then what?

Very impressive first blog and have printed it off so can keep a record of your journey hugs mum xo

Hi John, we are following your progress with great interest! This is a marvellous way to keep in touch.
Have fun.
Love,
Julie aka Auntie

Nephew

Have a wonderful trip.   Just think what fun it would be on a big bike.  Harley does not come to mind for this one.

Take care

But despite you being fat... will miss you while you're gone

It's an amazing journey you're about to have, both spiritually and geographically!

Stay safe, and enjoy it my fat friend

You're fat

Mate,absolutely gutted that I didn't get to say goodbye on Friday.   Probably a good thing as I was pretty emotional when we said a provisional goodbye on Thursday!I will be glued to the blog mate, make sure you update when you can as I'm sure everyone is as rivetted as I am.Have a fantastic time buddy and we'll see you in a couple of months for a Flat White and a good catch up.Take careChrisP.S. Sam says she loves the beard - not!

hi john. we completely lost touch, have been wondering how you are. would like to see you back in london, if you still want to be my friend :)) have a great time and enjoy. Luca

So, straight to the penthouse, I like your style. How's the beard coming on?

take care, love

dad

Hi John,

So Mum tells me you have arrived in Damascus and that your rooftop spot is pretty cool.

Thinking of you, this site is tops so looking forward to your first message from Syria.

Love Lisi