Hiya BIRD

your favourite Daddy has set down to write you again - don't get too excited. Well today is the day !!! i can't sleep again and have been up hours only hope I can sleep on the plane or I will be a zombie when we arrive in NZ.

You are a lucky b***** doing what you are doing, only wish I could see what you are seeing. It is my time to see a bit now though. Have never been so unexcited about going on holiday ever, but I guess it will kick in later on the way to B'ham Airport. Must keep taking the tablets, so I don't go OTT.

You have arrived in Argentina sooner than I imagined, but then what do I know. Hope you find the Argies hospitable. just remind them that we still own the Malvinas, that should go down well.

You could also remind them although Mario Kempes, Ossie Ardiles and Ricky Villas were gentlemen that little s*** Diego Maradonna was a cheating, drug taking and fat little b******. Hand of God my backside. Not that I am upset or nothing after 27 years.

have you met any welsh gauchos yet, they are there and we all know how you feel about welsh men is or that a topic you don't want to expound on ?

You must be desparate licking the salt walls of a hotel. I am sure Sigmund Freud could give you an explanation on that front. Your detour because of the bus problem does really sound fantastic and although not on the programme is probably one of the better experiences as was so 'off the wall', much better that way. back on track again soon I guess.

4.07am here and must go and shave bath and ablute before we leave at 6.30, shortly. I am sure that is a terrible split infinitive - what ever one of those is ? The more I read the first sentence of this paragraph, I am ashamed but I ain't changing it for no one. That is a good one too. Wouldn't think I was an exGrammar boy, would you ? Hey at 4 am anything is admissable.

Looking forward to seeing my first albatross, inchalla. A bird with a 12 foot wingspan will be something really special and it is the breeding season ,so should have some luck.they are on the ground feeding their babies with regurgitated fish so should smell pleasant. Nearly as attractive as your sulphur fumes, still you did have some insight when we went to the mud baths in Marmaris. What is Rotorua going to smell like. Watching film of them on Tv the other night I could smell them.

Gdad still in Stoke and has a urinary infection now to add to the list of woes. Helen sounds very tired too, having to keep going in to the hospital every day. The bliss of old age. Still prefer a pissup and a tab.

Anyway babe got to go and make my self presentable for the world. As Titus Oates said ' That could take some time !!'

ALARM JUST GORNOFF - SO WILL SAY TARA UNTIL I SPEAK TO YOU IN NZ AT JU'S. TAKE CARE MY 'LOVELY' AND I LOOK FORWARD TO OUR NEXT HUGGY IN FEBRUARY. HOW DO MY SHADES LOOK ?

SEE YOU MATE, GOT TO BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL JETSETTER NOW. THAT SOUNDS GOOD OR DOES THAT SOUND 'EXCITED'.

LOVE DAD XXXXOOOOXXXXX

Hiya, Looks like you've had a couple of busy days again. Back to normality and on the piss again by any chance??? Hope to speak soon, having an early night tonight as taking m+d to airport tomorrow morning. Keep the post cards coming. X

Hey Justine!

I've been following your adventures and looking at the photos. Looks like you really enjoyed that Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. The La Paz salt flats and salt hotel sounds especially good, you'll have to give me the adress for when we go. Yannick and I are going home for Christmas, about 3 weeks, much looking forward to that, even though we'll have to brave the winter cold. Oh and Rio is probably not gonna happen for me this year as my boss said there was some site works coming up in Jan/Feb.

Anyway, you enjoy your trip of a lifetime, have a great Christmas and New Year and kee posting photos and blogposts :-)

Love, Celine.

We have had a lovely Xmas lunch.Turkey and all trimmings. The boys plus Alexander. Enjoyable but we did miss you!! Mum and Dad looking forward to their trip.Mum just showed us your photo's on her computer. Look forward to seeing you in March. Happy Xmas and a sober New Year!!!!!!! love from A Dorrie and U Ralph xx

lovely to talk to you on skype for so long. will get julian to get his sorted ready for xmas day. Glad youre ok and sounds as thou you're still having a good time. Lovely photos. take care lots of love mum xxx

Hey Sis, sounds nice and hope the Inca Trail is all good. Just got a note from Sharon's brother steve the flights are all booked so he arrives 1st Feb. Should be lovely having you both out here at the same time. Anyway enjoy your time Love Julian & Sharon & Bump

PS Got your post card

Hi BIRD

BBQ Guinea sounds amazing - Got any doggy bags ? BUNNY IS BEST !!! ANACONDA is BETTER so I am told and SEAL devine !!!

2 Weeks today is our departure day and will be excited by then

Some people have all the luck getting to see all those amazing places - just appreciate it and realize all the peoples of the world are not as lucky as you and you are English as well with a bit of Welsh - the best part

Is the girl from Uni someone you knew at Pompey or just coincidence ?

weather here is so damp and miserable and when Ju had web cam on last week he was having brill weather - hope it lasts 'til 15th Dec and beyond - the views from his balcony were stunning

GDad not well at all and AHelen very worried that if they send him home she will not be able to manage - I think it is impossible and a home may be the only alternative, if. I get that way slip me a tab PLEASE - not good but you can rely on realism from me.

Work looms on the horizon soon so will have to leave you soon.

Have given your blog address to several of my associates through work and have asked them to message you so if you get messages from unknowns I am to blame - any message is good news when you are away

Look better go as time is running on 6 am

Take care lots of love from your DAD - KEEP ENJOYING XXXOOOXXX

Hey J. Like Chewy I have just sussed out how to contact you!!! After I emailed Dee your email she emailed back and told me what to do in simpleton terms!!! I'm blaming everything stupid I'm doing on PREGNANCY!!!! It all looks fab although the bbq isn't burnt enough for 8th or 1st!!! The sandboarding looked FAB in fact it all looks fab. Keep enjoying. Loads of love Shazzie, Bump, Bex & Lols xx

Hiya, looks like your having a great time. Deep fried rat and a free poncho eh! Did you spell part right? Joking aside, it all looks great. Didn't realise you were an adrenaline junkie. You'll have to bungie when you get to NZ to finish things off. Just taken squirt through all your blogs; bumps getting bigger, only 6 weeks to go, still no house!

Take care! Nick x

Hi Justine worked out how to us this message broad your trip looks fantastic, great photos, are pissed all the time ?? can you send me your brothers address in New Zealand as I have something to send you. guinea pigs look better with fur

Have had the map out to see where you are!! You're weather's bit like ours Bloody cold!! Hope it gets warmer as you go south. Please text and e-mail as soon as phone is working. xxxx

What a lovely set of photos - glad to know your FA training was useful. Bit different camping to what you are used to!!

Take care - love from all your GG friends.... Dee