Hi Helen & JP,

I know I'm way behind the times, but.....CONGRATULATIONS!!! I was really happy to hear your news. Unlike Janet and you two, we didn't get engaged in S Africa, but we did visit a few years ago and had a fantastic hol so it was really good to see your pics. Loved the penguins. We didn't venture anywhere else, unlike you brave souls. Sorry it's taken me so long to send a message, but Fergus has been in hospital and I've been an incredible wimp worrying about him and not doing anything much else. Anyway, he's out now, and on the mend, so I'm starting to get a life again.

Lots of love, Nicola

Yip peee we have sunshine!!!!!

The week is supposed to get better and better, fingers crossed. My girls love being outside, boucing on their huge trampoline, they both go flying when i get on there, hehe!

Sorry to hear your camera is up the spout, hope you fix it quick. Fab write ups xxxxxx

Hi girls... Glad your still alive.... Just thought i'd let you know that the house warming is off....!!! The @~#*&^% seller pulled out the day we were meant to exchange.....!!!! We are currently looking at other houses near by... Hopefully will find something before our buyer pulls out too.....!!! Will keep you posted.... take care... xxxx

hi guys, we have just gone thru your travels-looks absolutely amazing!! hats off to both of you for taking this opportunity. the photos are stunning, and helen you have done a great job of keeping us all posted as to your whereabouts and adventures.

no major news from us, same old same old really-balancing work with fun.

so hope you continue to have a super trip and we look forward to reading all about it!!

FYI JP - Ewan and Charley are currently in Maun, Botswana....

Hi

Sounds like your having a great time. Could you send some sunshine our way as its a bit damp at the mo!! Congratulations on the engagement - can't wait to share wedding plans!!!

Take care

Vicky and Andy

You both look really well, so relaxed and fresh!!!

today has been the best day for weather for ages you are by far in the best place..... make the most of it! I have had my hands full today with my neice Georgia, fun fun fun.

Daz has the camping bug after spending two nights on the Isle of Wight in a tent, not quite the same as SA!

Hey guys. Belated congrats on the engagement - good work!

Glad you're both well and having a great time. My regards to Simon Cowell's hippo's.

I'll e-mail you my sisters contact stuff if you still fancy hooking up when you get to Botswana.

All the best

Dan

Hey guys!

only just found your site. Congrats on the engagement - i knew you had in in you boet! Hope all is well wherever you are and your enjoying it - dont bother hurrying back here - its pants!

take it easy

Roland

Since when do I sing like a hippo?! I don't even look like one!

To me my voice is melodious, always in harmony and its everyone else who is out of tune!!

Love

Dad

Just been having a catch up on your travels, what an amazing time you're having. I'm very jealous as it's reminding of Kenya 2 years ago but that's nothing to what you're seeing an doing.

The bump is getting bigger (obviously!) all's well, finish school on Wednesday so that will be great, I can relax and put my feet up...yeah right!

I'm glad you've got all the sunshine, so it is somewhere then, we've had nothing but rain, rain and more rain.

Keep enjoying yourselves, take care,

Helen.

Your write ups are really good, i'm sooo jealous.........

News!!! Stuart Beaucham and Jackie have had a baby boy named Harvey, he seems very excited!

Can't wait for the nxt blog.