Soph and Joelle Love the piccies Sam. Hopefully get to meet up in Oz. At the moment we're living it up on Frazer Island cleaning toiletsvoluntarily!! Contact me when you are somewhere in Queensland and we'll have a few beers! S & J xx

jen sam just realised that there are pictures from back home and think that you couldnt possibly have put a worse picture of me on there..maybe you should title it 'ugly girl' instead of 'my girl'. yuck yuck yuck!! ps. put some more pics up on here of india and stuff, love you xxxxxx

Susie hey Sam, looks like you've got a bit of muscle competition there from Hasang. Do these guys do martial arts or anything they can teach you? Really love that first photo -- the one that looks like a sepia print. How did you do that with your camera? Hope you're good and still having fun. Will write more in an e-mail. love, Susie

Tom Taylor Hilarious pics dude, now you actually are a monkey!! Ha ha! England beat Italy today but wasnt that good a game! Have a gd one buddy! Take care of yourself

Peter L Hey Chief...good crop of photos, even the arty ones - must have been accidental that they got in. Tom, Hannah and Barnaby send their best from various parts of the world. Keep up the blogging. P

Hi Sam Y11 here -we are looking after your mum, aned learning about people working overseas. Whats with the arty farty pictures? We like your pictures but dont you have any stairs in your place? Must go now as its lunch-what do you get? From Southcote Y11

Auntie Juliet Hiya Big Sam! Finally got onto the site, great photos, looks like you're having fun, not sure about the beard tho!!!! Will show Holly and Sam the adventures their cousin is up to!! Holly loves school and can't wait to tell you all about it. Little Sam is just like his cousin and answers back all the time but is still adorable. Take care, hugs and kisses from us all in Kuwait, Juliet, Jim , Holly and Little Sam xxxxxx

Hi Sam this is Bendy and Joseph here. We love the photos, especially the ones of you climbing, your new hair style and the lovely white puppy. What are you going to call him? lots of love j&b ps England beat scotland and Jonny Wilkinson was brilliant

Hi Sam!!! Hugo here! i have just seen a pic of you8r hair........ i like the monkey look!! Sounds and looks like your having a blast and the scenery looks great! good luck with all your work at the monastery! Do they speak any english??? have a good trip! Hugo

Mezza Hey Sammo, Got your email and if only i knoew about 'sta' before as this looks like fun. Great pictures ... does this mean you have found a new haridresser?? All is good with me, keep taking photos you have made me chuckle and make sure you get a decent tan too although make sure you have cream! Off to footy with your mum tonight and have a catch up. Thinking of you and take care of yourself xxx

olivia leach my class is learning about india, going to show them the pictures they will probably be quite shocked about you having to shave your head and will probably laugh at "me being tres stupid" cool pictures, hope to see more soon. from olivia

jen didnt realise you could post on this!! so many places to reach you!!! much love as always xxxxx

Peter L Hey Sam, You must have flown over us in Dubai on your way to India....didn't see you wave on the way by though! If you fancy dropping on the way back drop us a line. Will follow your wanderings with interest. All the Best Peter

olivia some great photos very funny picture (im being tres stupid) dont worry your hair will grow back.we're having loads of fun on the playstation and i hope your having loads of fun there.wish you luck teaching english, hope you have fun, from OLIVIA!!!!