nik and eimear I saw your postcard from some place called London, UK. Bah. It looks rubbish - much preferred looking at the other places. How you coping with being back? Are you really back at work already Max? At least I hope you had a good birthday to soften the blow. Anyway, drop us a line when you get settled back in London - I guess you'll be moving to Earl's Court now and getting a job behind a bar - and you can tell us what the best places to see in Sydney are (as long as its not any of those 'funny' clubs Dean).

Jennie Hi Max HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Sorry it's late but Bank Holidays and all that!!! Safe journey back to the UK and lookin' forward to seeing you soon Jen x

eileen Hey Max -- HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looking forward to seeing you guys very very soon!!!!!! We're off to Devon for the next few days although I think the weather isn't looking v. promising. Can't wait to see you and Dean. Lots of love, E-S-R xxx

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Mum(Pat) Hhi Dean and Max, cant wait for u both to come home so i can give u both big hugs and kisses. Also u can see ur cute nephew, he is teething at the moment but his teeth should be though by the time u get back. Denise and Maurice send there love and cant wait to see u both either, went down to see her and showed her your photos, she thought they lovely. take care both of u and i will see u september. love u lots mum. P.S im going to see Vicky on the 19 september cant wait.

Lee Hey you guys: looks like you are still having fun so please take care. My brother got married: check out the photos here: Go to www.kodakgallery.com, log in as [email protected] with password photos Speak soon. Lxx

eileen Good to see that apart from altitude sickness and sprained ankles, you're keeping well!!! Keep the postcards coming. Sasha, Reuben and myself are off to Dublin tomorrow to visit my sister and family. Nik and Eimear will be coming over to dinner at my sister's tomorrow night so it will be great to see them. Sasha's upstairs watching The Motorcycle Diaries which made me think of you both! Lots of love to both of you, E xxx

Ab n Jim Hey kids!! Sorry long time no post message.......it looks like you're having an amazing time!! So I reckon you're in Machu Pichu at the moment or somewhere near....wicked! We've had a good look through all your photos - the little fella from your adoptive family in Lake Titicaca is so cute! Well, can't wait for you guys to come home - you'll finally get to see our project! OK take care, Big love, Ab n Jim

Hat Phillips Am a bit slow off the mark but have finally got to grips with modern technology and am posting my first message. Took Tommy and Tilly to a farm today - had a fantastic time - except Tommy fell down and gave himself a nosebleed! Have broken up from school - hooooray! And climbed Snowden on Friday for our anniversary. All is well. Will try and write a longer message next time. Love Hatxx

Aled Hi Guys Good to hear that you're still having a ball. Saw Jon & Rosie and Sasha & Eileen (& Reuben) on Sat for a BBQ - weather's fantastic here still so it's barbee's all the bl**dy time which is great. In fact just about to fire ours up and grill some squid...mmm. Nothing massive to report - same old same old back here really. Love reading your updates, but it's making me v jealous. Take care & looking forward to your next installments... Aledx

peter your bro hiya guys how are u doing? we have got all of the post cards you have sent and the photos are fantastic . cant wait to see you both. im playing pro ice hockey now, i play for the bracknell blizzards. we're not bad but could be better any way. we keep on showing mikey pictures of you both so he knows who you are. take care love peter.

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Egg Hi Dean & Max, Hope you are both still enjoying your travels. Hope you are getting to see all the world cup. As Alled mentions - what a game Ita v Ger - a real classic. France V Cheats tonight. Come on "le Francis" Also Looking forward to Spurs winning the Premiership next season. Take care & continue to enjoy :o)

Aled & Emma Hi there intrepid travellers. Finally managed to get onto your site and check out some of the palces you've been - jealous!! Although it's roasting here at the mo so not feeling too bad. Just watched one of the best football matches I've ever seen - Italy v Germany. Sadly those dirty diving sc...erm, lovable latin types won, but can't be too upset. They hardly dove at all and the 2 goals they got were sweet. Poor old Germans. Anyway, this is supposed to be about you 2...Hope that you really enjoy the rest of your stay in S America (haha Brazil) and your trip. Looking forward to seeing you both in december. lots of love Aled & Emma xxx

Kolbalio Rooney lost the plot We Lost the match Lost the Manager (good riddance) Lost the Captain. A solid looking squad. Nuff said. Come On Spurs!!!! ps.hope your both ok.