it all sounds so amazing,,, you make us so jelous, the tiny guest house sounded so perrrrrfect, what an amazing place. the cycle ride along the edge of Li river must have been wonderful I wish i was there too.have you started your trip to the rice terraces yet i am sure you will take some more amazing photos, the photos so far are absolutely superb. HK next that will be so different but still amazing,.. have you decided to fly or train next? Fly in relative comfort or cramp up on a train for two days, you will see more from the train but it will be a killer and worth it, Anyway what is 5+3 mmmmm! thats the next step in getting this message to you, ah! 8 :)) speak soon looking forward to more amazing pics lots lots love take care of each other Dad, Grandma , Grandpa

We have just got back from MK shopping and we are tired!! I bought a new coat for my collection! We had lunch at Grove Lock. I've enjoyed reading your travel diary - mummy printed them out for me. We are sitting looking at your photos. I like the ones with the warriors, Holly looks so pretty there! We all miss you and love you very much. I am looking forward to your next lot of photos. Love Grandma xx

Ha ha I love your comment on the toilets Mummy & Daddy B !!

What a view, the train journey does sound an absolute killer! but the view seems to make it ALL worth while!!!!!! gorgeous photos, really telling a great story..

P.s These Sums we have to do to upload these msgs are all too much thinking for me...I dont do Maths! (or should I say "Math") 4+1 today, dont need my fingers this time phew ;)

cant wait to read more xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hello. The train journey sounded dodgy! got any more like that planned? We are quite glad not to have shared that one with you - can you imagine Mum and squat toilets sweetie? Remember you can always tell the quality of a place by its ladies room!! miss you xxx

Hello guys, hope u r both ok and still enjoying yourselves. I can't believe that its only been 2 weeks (and a bit) seems like you've been gone longer, and you've done so much in a short space of time. I've got the girls a map of China and drawing on where you have been, a little bit of education for them. Enjoy your train journey I'm sure it will be an experience you'll never forget.

Lots of love to you both Rachel, Steve & Girls XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Hi you two, Shanghai looks like such an fantastic place, your photos are really telling a story that you are both enjoying this experience so much (They are all amazing). The weather sounds like it is getting warmer you are making us both very envious. The Acrobat show sounded amazing just like the one in Dubai.... You make your 23hr train trip today??? that will be fantastic for scenery but a bit heavy on the bum :)) do they serve food?? I hope so.. Anyway continue to have a great time together,, lots lots love Dadand Barbara

Shanghai looks incredible and you are taking very professional photos! I bet you are looking forward to the warmer weather - flip flops indeed! Love hearing about it all. xx Mum and Dadxx

Hi Kids! LOVE the pics and stories!!!!!! Okay... The show sounds amazing, your journey sounds horrific (thats an adventure in itself! oh and sorry the pink ear plugs are rubbish! Pretty, yet useless oh well)Your Kareoke sounds SO FUN!! Terracota Army...WOW!!!!! Shanghai all just looks fab.. Keep it coming!!! xxxxxxxxx safe journey!!!

Hello guys, I am meant to be doing housework!! but I thought looking at your blog was more enjoyable. Photos are great it must be great to actually be there and seeing it all for yourselves. Better go as Steve will wonder what I've been doing all morning. Take care love you both. Rachel xxx Steve Tilli Tigs xxxxxxxx

Hey Matt & Holly!

Hope you are both having a good one. The photos look quality and i am very jealous! See ya soon Jay Cee

Thank you for your great update today! We loved the photos of the warriors, they are extraordinary! Great photography!!!! Oh, and what a beautiful puss!
Keep it coming, love Mum and Dad

We have just spent an hour brousing through your web site. Photographs are very interesting and enable us to be there with you.
I would have loved to have walked The Wall with you, it must have felt surreal, given that it was in the hush of early morning and there was no one other than yourselves there.
Just imagine if you continue keeping a dossier of your travels and have it edited, it may end up on TV.

Cheerio for now. Take care of each other. Love you lots xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx