Leaving Auckland soon to make sure there is space for you Thanks Liv sounds like you have learnt heaps of useful stuff and the information tips are just great - hoping at least some will apply in Bougainville, and hey, did you get the watermelon shake recipe, if not please go back immediately and find it out - I need it!

the boss Bit of an end of an era really... I am not impressed that Im now craving those amazing watermelon milkshakes from Chiang Mai... mmm... Thanks for writing such an entertaining blog (even if your mum is right about the spelling thing!). I expect it to be revamped in August09! (not to mention amazing adventure in 2011 or 2012 - cant wait!) love u! xx

Henri Great to hear that you are back - I remember that feeling, you've changed/seen/done so much and everything else is very status quo! All the best with the nursing and yes we will catch up in Akl. Don't 4get there is always bed(s) here if you want a weekend away - with or without friends. Take care and all the best The Eggers

jan gilby Great to read your tips -Tom leaves on the 10th but a much more straight forward exercise than yours. Glad to hear you area safe in Auckland taking care of Elliot!! Just remember were just down the road if you need a break - but we have no children at home any longer!! XX Jan

Oberhumers All those dark bits in between the cities that you've flown over, Olivia, are the Arab equivalent of what the Aussies call the "GAFA", only here they refer to it as "Rub al Khali" cheers and love from all of us

silver car owner well i say u guys can both fight over dan cos everyone knows that i have been giften the silver car... it likes me cos I (unlike some other drivers) make the most of its amazing sound system!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Liv Dan for those who don't know, is the car (aka MY car), which has unfortunately stuck with the name Dan due to his number plate.Corinne, unfortunately, has come to the disillusioned conclusion that i won't be claiming it back when i retun home- i feel the substantial dent she made in it after about 1 month already qualifies me as hi better carer.

waster of at least 25 euro cents I cant believe your on your way again! i just txted u... but I now realise I wasted a whole total of about 25 euro cents! dont worry, it was just a waffly one as normal. Will miss reading ur blogs liv! altho am looking forward to the existence of skype in nz... safari njema! love u!

Henri I agree with Erwin, you should put all this in a book one day, am looking forward to your return to NZ however will really miss these blogs! Safe home trip - Henri

Extra mum Oh no, don't say we are going to have years of, " Remember that time we met up in Africa/India/London" from now on...every time you come around and Rachel or Alice is here!!! yawn! Seriously though, so pleased you that you got to meet up with your secondary sister in Arusha. Hope the connections and planes do what they should - rally looking forward to seeing you, x ps Who is Dan? Should we all want him in our room?

Oberhumers Oh you'll find Qatar Airways are alright (shouldn't say that about the competition) but we are still miffed that you are using them instead of Emirates and that you are not stopping over at "Gasthof zum Wüstenfuchs" here. Hmmmpf!

Goblin Hey my adventures sound mild compared to yours you are amazing !!! Can't wait to see you.... hahahahaha i have dan and the big room ( i mean that in the nicest possible way :)) Love you xxxx

Oberhumers Jambo! And Asanti Sana for the free entertainment, you really SHOULD put it all together in a book one day, Paul Theroux is an amateur compared to you! Sneeze corn is alright, but make sure you also try the fried grasshoppers, great source of protein. Love from the Desert Foxes

Cornie Hey, just SO pleased you have finally got to enjoy Sneeze Corn too! What more could any traveller want than a tasty bit of sneeze corn in Arusha... Except perhaps to see a life size elephant on Paihia Beach! it was lying down. If you don't believe me, just ask your dad, he was judging.. Safari njema, x