Hey Vic,

Australia looks fab, brings back memories of following my sisters blogs and photos round the Ozzy outback last year! Gotta tell you this, you won't believe the coincidence, we found a new house that we really love and had our offer accepted so it's all going through but you'll never guess who ownes it at the mo..... only your cousin Tia!!! bloody hell, what a coincidence hey? Only met her hubby Gareth so far when we've viewed but I put 2 and 2 together and asked at college and it's defo her! Not sure she remembers who I am though or if she has also twigged yet? Anyway fill you in later, take care.

Love you, Sven

Vicki and Lou, I'm pleased to hear you've enjoyed your stay with Cynthia and Syd' I know they will have enjoyed having you. At least it gave you time to recharge your batteries.! I'm fathoming this "Off Exploring" site gradually with help from your Dad, Kirssty @Sven. I can't get over you meeting one of your Dad's former work colleagues in a hostel in Melbourne of all places! It certainly is a small world! I'm enjoying the pictures and looking forward to the next batch! Take care both of you,lots of love Nan

Hi you two lovelies,Really loving all your blogs and photos.Almost as good as being there myself!Enjoy yourselves but keep safe!!

Tons of love Pegleg Pete alias Gran Bloom

Hi guys, so pleased to see your new photos and to read your quick blog. We have snow here today so we are very envious of all that lovely sunshine. Enjoy your time with Vicky's relatives. Loads of love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hello! Not heard from you in days so can only assume you're off shearing sheep....Hope you're having fun. I survived Ofsted in one piece so now can focus on the wedding-Hoorah. Keep safe and have fun.

Lots of love to you both xxxxx

Vicki I spoke to Cynthia and Syd again today (Sunday) they'd love to have you stay, so don't feel nervous about ringing them.

Take care both of you

lots of luv to you both..... Nanna xxxxx

Re.. Adelaide folk Cynthia and Syd Whittall will accomadate you but please realise they are up in the hills 9 miles out of Adelaide (at place called St Ives) they are sheep farmers.Cynthia is my cousin and both grew up in Hookagate. Cynthia says they will take you out a couple of days. Christopher their son is Steve's second cousin! he lives at home.

Please telephone them and give them your plans againthe telephone details code for South australia 08.. then85 385259

Hi Girls

Thank you soo much for keeping me amused with your tales,videos and photees! By the time you read this you shud have reached Melbourne - it was upwards of 38 degrees there last week(as I watched Andy Murray lose in the tennis). Your not supposed to burn your feet Vic only idiots like Mal do that(bless him). Obviously you are both enjoying yourselves which is lovely to see. Take care all my love hugs and kisses xxxxxx

sorry bout last message..typing went a bit crazy!

Hi lovely ladies,

Hope all is well. Crazy jealous that you're in flipflops and we've in wellies up to our ankles in snow- AGAIN! Pics of the wall look great but I d

o think it could have been improved with a giant lobster or some beach huts! Love you! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Vicky, Hope you are enjoying your adventure and taking lots of pics to show around and keep for your grandchildren!!! Emma told me about your blog and being in Shanghai! how exciting is that! last time I was there it was very difficult to get around and we had escorts everywhere..... that was in the olden days.... enjoy and keep us up to date with your travels. much love Rene

Hi girls

Thanks for short email letting us know you are OK. Really looking forward to hearing all about Shanghai when you get to Oz and can find an internet cafe. Wonder how China is coping with two loopy girls??Enjoy your last couple of days in Shanghai-take great care of each other. Loads of love and big hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx