Hi there, great to hear from you, sorry Gemma not feeling well, my mum found it hard getting used to the climate change but the Doctors are very good out there and know what to do if you need them. I remember mum telling me about the floating islands and saw pictures of them so know what you are talking about there, it must have been fascinating to see first hand and experience.

There is news back here but the relevant people should fill you in, don't worry its good news. Nothing new on the house front, we have signed contracts but don't have a move in date at the moment.

I'm still busy with work, travelling, I actually have a whole week in the office next week which is quite unusual at the moment. I have tomorrow off for a 3 day weekend, the last two weekends I have only had Saturday :o(( poor me LOL I might contemplate starting to pack some things up so we are ready but have to plough through the housework first! NICE!!!

Stew is well, doing ok looking after himself, and not living off just marmite sandwiches LOL

Starting to think about xmas back here and making the most of the duty free.

I still have Berlin and Madrid to visit before the end of the year.

Weather is turning here some days its quite wintery and others nice and autumnal.

Look forward to hearing more about your travels, hope Gemma gets better soon and is ok for the Inca Trail, tell her not to push herself though as it does do strange things to your body and get medical help if you need to.

Take care both of you, lots of love and hugs from back here, Shelly xxx

Its saturday night and we are all together for the last time for a year, so it is a sad night but the alcohol is flowing freely so we are all currently enjoying ourselves and the lads have popped out to replenish the drinks cupboard.

Just wanted to say we will miss you loads especially at the weddings, and watching the little one grow, but we will keep you posted and will log on regularly so it will feel like we are still all together. Look forward to seeing you in a years time, have a fantastic time and do everything you want to do whilst there.

Miss you and love you loads, love the clan xxxxxxxxxxxx