Katies Nan Hi Katie and Kate, How wonderful that you have been able to get so much sightseeing into such a short space of time - Grandad and I have been to some of the sights in USA but it took us many years to get there. We are greatly looking forward to seeing you when you get back home and hearing all the news. Lots of Love Nan and Grandad xxx

Jacqueline Wharton Hello once again - have hidden the hoover so that I could sit and get up to date with your adventures. Watching the Franz Josef hike brought back so many wonderful memories for me. Watching your ski dive I had tears in my eyes and an ache in my throat as I watched you act out another of your dreams - take care and continue having fun - Jacqueline XXXXXX

susan viney hello kate this will be a surprise! have seen your photos, having a great time! look forward to hearing all about it when you get back. susuan & roy xx.

Jacqueline Wharton Hello Katie (and also to your pals) Your mum gave me your 'address' and I have only just had time to sit down and read about all your adventures! I am looking fwd to reading the book at a later date ..... So pleased to read that you're having a really great time - I'm sure this travelling has whetted your appetite for more, more and even more! Take care of yourselves - and I look forward to reading more of your blogs as you circumnavigate the world. best wishes - Jacqueline

Grannie and Grandpa What a wonderful holiday you are having, Katie. We kbnow a bit about what you are seeing in Australia and New Zealand but we confess that your experiences are far more exciting than those we experienced. What good friends you have?

Katies Nan The latest photos were very good Grandad and I loved going through them all. We are looking forward to the next installment of your travels. Keep safe all of you.

Steve Looks like a fantastic adventure, been great reading about it and seeing pics...have fun...

Granny Hello Kate, just been looking at your photo's, love the one with the Koala Bear, you're looking very fit and well, it is wonderful to be able to follow your journey so closly thanks to the internet. Granny Love you lots, take care xxx

Auntie Donna Hi Katie I have been following your travels, so great to see photo's you all obviously having a fantastic time - thanks also for the card x Lots of love and take care xxx

Lucy hi kate lucy here joan, peter, thomas and me wish a very happy birthday and hope you are having a fantasic day and what have you done on your birthday so far. love from joan peter thomas and lucy xxx p.s do have any more photos i would love to see what you have been up too so far.

Hannah Hi Kate (and hello to the others too!) Happy Birthday! Hope you have a fantastic day! It looks like you're having an amazing time (the elephant riding in the jungle looks particularly fun) and I keep checking back to see what you're up to. Take care and have fun! xHannahx

the guys hi, kate lovely photos, happy birthday, enjoy yourself, love aunty betty, uncle barrie & co xxxx

Katies Nan Hi Katie, I love reading you and your friends messages and envious of all your adventures. Tomorrow Grandad and I are off to my friends Golden Wedding Lunch near Southampton, then on Monday I am off to the Loose Women TV Show. Guess what I am feeling very ashambed of myself I forgot to send your Mum and Dad a card for their Wedding Anniversary. I look forward to hearing more tales of your travels.Love Nan and Grandad xxxxx

Katie Hi Everyone!! We'll be updating the blog soon! been upto lots so havent really had time. We've been to Whitsundays and did another boat trip, and went off-roading on Fraser Island (which is the world largest sand island)! We're having great trouble uploading photos cos it takes ages, so really sorry about that, but bear with us and we'll keep trying! We're off to Brisbane either tomorrow or Sunday for Kate's birthday, and heading to Australia Zoo!!! more later! bye for now!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Matthew Helloooooooooooooooooooooo