Gareth "The Probiscus Monkey has to be one of the most comical looking animals ever created" - thought you had come up with a new name for Matt eh Mags - Probiscus Monkey? pity it's all come to and end but what an amazing trip? sounds like you loved every minute of it even the food poisoning! take care and hope to see you gusy soon. We aim to be in Oz by August this year! xxx Are you guys moving out there? Trips not over yet. Just the SE Asia part. We head over to Australia on March 20th for a couple of months. Think we'll be back in NZ by Aug tho.

Sue and Rob Thanks for that - explains why you didn't attach any photos to your emails or go into much detail. Have really enjoyed reading and catching up on the detail of your travels. Hope you both had a happy new year. Mum

Angela Hornby Hi! Well, I'm a bit late, but wanted to wish you both a Merry Christmas - every day is merging into one at the moment, so apologies! The 3 of us had a "quiet" Christmas at home as the rest of the family were all ill with bugs of one form or another and didn't want to pass anything on. It suited us quite well though because we could just slob around at our own slow pace. Didn't even open presents till it had gone dark! Despite the general lack of sleep and the resultant baby brain, loving being a Mummy, and Samuel is a very good baby for 90% of the time and very rewarding even though he is still so tiny, so really can't complain. Hope you continue to enjoy your travels and have a great New Year. Lots of Love, Angela, Graham & Samuel xxxxx

penny Latest pics are so amazing - you both look so happy. Those sunset shots make me even more jealous than normal. Vietnam is definitely on my must visit list. Take care and merry christmas!

Helen Hi guys Just wanted to say Happy Birthday Mags - have a fabulous day (which I am sure you will!). Love Helen xxx Thanks Helen! Off to treat ourselves to a decent bottle of wine as a birthday treat. First one in over a month. Very exciting!

Gareth make the most of it, it goes so quick .... BTW best beaches to go to in Thailand : Phi Phi has some amazing beaches including the beach where The Beach with Leo was filmed. Nuang Yuang off Koa Tau Island. Railey Beach is good, but one beach further orund is amazing these are near Krabi. love you guys and hope to see you some time soon...

Gareth hey guys, looks like you are having a great time. We were there this time last year too and had a ball. Tubing down in Laos was the best and loosk like you guys had fun!

Angela Hornby Hi guys! Sounds like you are having a fabulous time and I am soooo jealous that you are having such an amazing adventure...Kyaking and zip lines are a million miles away as I sit here like a fat pudding waiting for this baby to make an appearance! In theory only 10 days left until B-day but somehow I think this one is a bit too comfortable in there to make a scheduled appearance, but defnitely on the homeward stretch now and knowing he will be here by Christmas, one way or another, is keeping me going now. Looking forward to the next installment, and drooling over your photos. Take care, Ange xxx Hello! Thank you for your message. I've got my fingers crossed Baby Hornby comes today, and then we'll share birthdays. Look after yourself and lots of luck. magsx

Sally hey mags, am sitting here in the office looking at your empty seat, so hard to believe you were sitting here not so long ago - and now you are tubing down rapids and drinking lao beer. I guess you could say I'm a little jealous ;-) Off to thailand in just over 2 weeks and still hoping that we might catch up with you on NYE, it looks like we'll be in Phi Phi from around the 27th - 3rd and if you want to join us you are both so welcome, it'd be great to see you both! so glad you look to be having such an amazing time - that treehouse made me absolutely green with envy, a really magical view. take care of yourselves and hope to see you in a month! xxx

penny Your latest pictures are amazing. I'm green with envy! Your tan looks fab too Mags - and Matt you seem to have a tan which is even more amazing!! Missing you both lots but glad you're having such a brilliant time. xxx Penny

Helen Hello! Lovely to hear about your trip so far. You are seriously not missing anything here - it is pissing down with rain and freezing cold! Went out to fireworks with SiB, Sam, Jinx and Michelle on Sat night - great fireworks and it even waited until the fireworks had finished to start raining! Look forward to hearing more about your travels Have fun Helen xxx

Simone the fish Hello Mags & Matt, Just to let you know I'm very happy in my new purple palace so don't worry about me! Love Simone the fish

Helen Hi Mags and Matt Thought I'd be the first to post a message! Love the photos - I don't even look too drunk, surprisingly enough. See you later as I'm driving Pen over to pick up the fish! Helen xx