Love to you both, thanks for the lovely postcard, its great looking at your blog etc and following your travels, just a bit jealous when its cold n raining here!! Take care xx

Hello Lou and John! Thanks so much for the postcard. Granny was very pleased with her birthday card, and impressed that you remembered! Not long 'till you get to Oz now-you really are seasoned travellers!Enjoy the rest of your time in Africa. Lol Mum and Dad xxxx

John, thank you so much for my birthday card which arrived in good time. My first card from Africa in 50 years! James showed us your pics on facebook they are wonderful.

Lots of love to you both, Uncle Mark and Kevin.

Hi John & Louise

Glad to hear all going well for you.

Just about to embark on a week in the Lake District, taking nan Castle with us too. She has not been further north than Twekesbury!!! so she will enjoy all the scenery. Take care love to you both xxxx

Hey guys! Sounds like you're having the best time - so jealous! Lou i'd like to see you eating fire on your birthday too! Looking forward to your next update. Stay safe, miss you lots
love Nicky & Andy xxx

Hello there you two! Lovely photos on facebook. Really nice one of victoria falls! Have a very good contact in Cape Town if you need it. Barry's cousin lives there. He is a doctor who lectures at the university there. His daughter is a psychiatrist in Jo'burg. Although she is currently on maturnity leave. If you want to get in touch with them then just email me and i'll send you their contact details. They would love to see you both. They really enjoy having guests to stay with them. They are very good hosts. We loved it there! You must see the protea plants and the swim with the penguins! Looking forward to reading the blogs. Enjoy it all. Wish we did this when we were your age! Love to you both. Elaine x

Great to hear your news - it sounds like Victoria falls lived up to your expectations! Birthday card arrived early! In Scotland next week with Uncle Mark and Kevin. Talk to you soon. Love to you both
Mum, Dad and Jamesxxx

Well done Louise jumping into a pool with fish. Lovely to hear more of your news. Good travelling. M&D

Hi John, Hope you had a wonderful birthday, glad to hear you and Louise are having a fantastic time, thinking of you both

Love Steve & Andrea xxx

Happy Birthday Bobbins! Hope you are having a great time, it certainly sounds like you are.
The blogs are great and we are enjoying reading them.
We are back to reality now and the only advice I can give is, savour these times as it will fly by and you will be home with us in no time.

All the best love andy and nicky xxx

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RON JOBBINS!! Learning to eat fire is I'm sure a good skill for the year ahead. Lots of love to both of you! xx

Hey guys, loving your blog entries- making us all very jealous! Glad your both having such a good time and having lots of adventures! Wanted to wish you a very Happy Birthday John- one im sure you will never forget!
Look after each other and keep up with the blogs!

Lots of love

Kate