Hi Anna and Sophie - I think you have Christmas day before we do so I'm writing this on the day before Xmas Eve so I don't miss it. Spending it on a beach sounds ideal!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS! Love from Chris, Dave, Amy and Nathaniel xxxx

Hi Sophie and Anna, Lovely to catch up with your travels, you sound like you are having a fabulous time on the road. What do you think of NZ, have you met all the sheep yet? Sorry to hear about your credit card shenanigans, that was awful, but hopefully that's the bad luck out of the way for now! Just want to wish you a fabbie dabbie Christmas, and a brilliant new year. Don't forget the Dubai offer, riding a camel is a lifetime experience never to forget...just ask your mum Sophie! Lots of love and best wishes from Dot, Jeff, Victoria, Jane and Claire xxx

Hi Anna - I'm just hearing about your travels from your mum - Becky has been keeping me informed a bit but I'm gettinig all the details now, and I am SOOOOOOOOOOOO envious! Sounds like you are having a brilliant time. Of course you must be missing the cold damp foggy weather here a lot, but try not to pine too much - it will all be here waiting for you when you get back! I believe you're spending Christmas day on a beach - just don't let the sand get into your turkey dinner! Now I know where your site is on the internet I'll be watching out for you. Have a lovely Christmas and a wonderful New Year you lucky lucky girl! XXXXXXXXX

Hello there, Sofie and Anna, glad to hear you girls have got over all the hick ups and are starting to relax and enjoy.

I just want to wish you girls A VERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND AN EXCELLENT NEW YEAR,WERE EVER YOU MAY BE. Have seen Faye a few times at the train station and we always have a natter about how you are getting on,out of sight but not out of mind.
love reading your adventures.love and best wishes from the pool Sonia xx

Yo dudes how's it going in whykickamoocow, if you want a top night out i can tell you where the best milk bars are. luv m

hey girlies! sounds like you're having a fab time. Love the pics, esp the tequila ones! very jealous of your adventures! Got a new job! Finally leaving my awful call centre job- start after xmas, which is cool! Take care! Keep the blogs coming! Janie xxx

Heys girlies, hope youre having a good time on the Kiwi bus and not getting up to too much 'crazy' stuff. Goood to see all your pics...and FYI i jumped off the Auckland tower when i was there. Anyway sad im not seeing you at xmas anna but thinking of you....take care Cazzax

hello anna and to sophie too. its been great to catch up on your adventures here with jan on my xmas visit hope you have a good time on xmas day itself ill be thinking of you both I WILL BE WORKING on the day myself LUcy is back from her trip to Kiers on the 22nd i will write to you then and fill you in but maybe you are in touch yourself? lots of love SUe xxx P.S. ANy good massages yet.

Hello and Merry Christmas - the new photos are great! Love Jan

HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!! I know its a little early but just in case i don't get a chance nearer to the big day. I hope you two girlies are enjoying NZ. Love the picture of the Lama, think i have a similar one! I asked lizzie to go stand by it and she tried to get on it!!! the Llama and owner had a bit of a shock! LOL Keep bloggin no matter how long/short. Its all v interesting xxxx

At last! Hope you're enjoying N.Z. so far. When are you going on the magic bus? All well here. Not too cold. You'll find a change in the climate from Chile to N.Z. Bet you haven't got your merrells on now! Lots of love. xxx

Hi Sophie - don't apologise about the length of the blog, it makes great reading! The activities (apart from the consumption of wine, liquers and chocolate) make me feel exhausted but glad you're both enjoying it! Sounds fantastic! Love Jan