Angie Well Kate nearly time to come home> hope you have helped mike buy me a fantastic Christmas present he he Love the photo of you surfing on your last journal safe journey God Bless angie

Gem Hey Kate! Got back off of hol yesterday so thought I would see how you are. Caught up on all of your adventures and photos, Oz looks great. Have a few stories of mine own from the cruise managed to pack quite a lot into 2 weeks. Look forward to catching up when you get back! Is it the 21st? Speak to you soon, Gem xxx

Angie Hi kate Had a fabulous massage this weekend as a birthday present from Annette she sends her love. Am so jealous of you diving on The reef must exchange diving stories on your return. Family starting to plan Christmas already - scary even though i have to admit i love it all and cant wait for us all to be together again love Angie

Mandy and John Just wanted to wish you good luck with the next leg of your journey Kate. Have fun and be careful. xxxxxxxx

angie Hi Kate thanks for the update on life in Australia. The last photos are in the forest so have not seen you hanging upside down hanging from trees yet. Got an e-mail from Mike re Christmas!! cant believe he beat John this year to start the ball rolling about when how where we will all meet up Love Angie

Angie Hi Kate Computers been down for a week so have just played catch up and read about 2 billion e-mails and enjoyed catching up on your trip. Have to say the pink cullottes were definately my colour he he. Have Fun Please teach Mike how to text, it will have been worth the trip if only to achieve that Love Angie

Rick 'n Kath Excellent photos and all interesting stuff. Good timing on your move from Thailand to Malaysia too: tanks aren't that photogenic! Watch out for the killer question on wardrobe "When is the last time I saw you in that?" Needs a good answer. Have a great time. Love R&K

liz dempsey Hi, there, Hope the shopping inK.L. was all you hoped it would be. Trust the credit card is still in tact, will be interested to see what you bought as I peruse the next lot of photos. Your ruck sack must be like a tardis!! Have a good journey down to singapore. Keep sending the journals & photos they are brill!

Kate Hello everyone! Thankyou so much for your messages so far, its so nice to read them and to hear from you all! Glad you are liking the journal so far, I will try and keep it up to date and add more pictures as I go! Keep the comments coming Love Kate xxx

Mandy & John Hi Kate just read your journal -you've been busy. Photos are lovely-good to put faces and images to Jen's email comments. The trek and elephant ride look amazing- something we would enjoy. Your mums message made us smile as it mirrored our thoughts about Jen's wardrobe. My usual comment to Jen is "when did you get that-I've not seen that before!" Glad to see you are having fun despite feeling far from home. Looking forward to future chapters. Take care of yourselves. xxxxxxxx

Angie Yipee it worked and i dont think i did anything different just talking to Grandma - she sends her love XXX

Angie Hi Kate cant work out why my messages are not coming up on your message board maybe i should just stick to regular e-mail and texting. Am busy doing a letter to grandma by snail mail at the moment - wish i could send her the fab photos! Did you get the ones of jill's wedding and me looking like a pink blancmange he he love Angie

heather hi just thought id join in the fun, have you found me a dude yet?

Gem Hey Hun! Lovely to see all your pics. The landscape is amazing! You did some good photography Kate (my Dad would be proud of you). I can't believe you went through the jungle on an elephant-uber cool! Glad to see the old RI linen trousers are coming in handy. Bless you and your sun burn. Looks like your having an amazing time, im so jealous! Love u! xxx P.S Handed in my dissertation, not without drama though. The printing service couriered them to the management school but then they got lost!They found them on Monday just in time for the hand in (thank god!).

liz dempsey Just had a look at all the photos!! Now have a crick in my neck! They are stunning photos non the less. Its good to see the group & how much you seem to be enjoying it all. Have you bought a totally new wardrobe so far, cos I only recognise about 3/4 of your garments? Love the boots & socks & am very impressed with the mossy net. Any help putting it up?