Roddy Would you hurry up and get out of Peru already?

Bob and Jan Hey Mike, We just got back from our 4 months "up north" and are waiting for your folks to get back ( to swap photos!). If you like rock-climbing, try out Karajini NP in WA one day - a bit too strenuous for us oldies but amazing scenery in the gorges, abseiling also. Continue to have a great one!

Kaye Hi Michael, Great to hear that you are safe and well and obviously having an amazing time. All is well at home and VERY boring compared to your current lifestyle. Sam is in the middle of his exams and Patrick just spent the long weekend hiking at Wilsons Prom - just for fun not for scouts - he is more like you every day. Stay safe and have a ball! Love Kaye, Tezza, Sam and Patrick I hope you played nicley with the girls!!!!

Mum & Dad Hi Michael, Good to hear you are having a great time and that your trip is working out so well. Have you decided what to do for your birthday present? We are in Cape Town with only a couple of days left on our holiday. We have had a fantastic trip and seen amazing sights. Be good if you could call us and we can talk. We get home on Friday night, November 8. Lots of love Mum & Dad

Michael Thanks everyone for your birthday wishes. My group is great, everyone is getting along. We all went out for dinner for my birthday with party hats, cake and presents. Hope you are all well, will update my blog soon.

Roddy Happy Birthday Mate!

Mum & Dad Happy 25th birthday, 25 years ago we didn't think that you would be in Chile for your birthday and that we would be in Zambia!. Have a wonderful birthday and a great trip. We might have a drink to celebrate your birthday - well thats todays excuse. Have fun Mum & Dad

Kaye Hey Michael, Lots of love and good wishes for a sensational birthday - what a way to celebrate!!!! It looks like you are having an amazing time and enjoying yourself. Stay safe and savour every minute - these memories will last you a lifetime. Kaye, Tezza, Sam and Patrick

Gail Griffin Happy Birthday Michael, Photos & blog are great!! Looks like quite an adventure and an exciting place to enjoy your 25th. Celebrate in style. Best wishes for a great day, Love from the Griffins

Nan & Pa Hi Michael Happy Birthday We love hearing of your adventures&seeing the pictures. How is the leg holding up to all the climbing? Have a great day. Love Nan & Pa

Katie Mum and dad left today, parties have started already (joke). Anyway, Sounds like you're having a good time. talk soon. Katie xoxo

Peter really enjoying you blog entries. keep it up.

judy Good to see you in a photo.

Roddy Ok your recently updated blog just answered most my questions on Valparaiso. Is a day trip all you need? Tour company or standard bus line?

Roddy Hey mate, photo's are great. I love that you are doing all this ground work for me. I mean seriously what sort of mate travels half way accross the world and spends days checking out all the good locations in Chile just to ensure his firend has a good time travelling? A bloody good mate thats for sure. Saying that sucks we are not travelling round Chile together. Valparaiso looks great, I was going to head there myself, mainly just to check out the elevators. Did you just head there for the daytrip? Or are you staying somewhere nearby? Any reason? Anyway hope all is well. Looks like your having a great time. Mum, Dad and Em all send their well wishes. Oh and Mum is so excited about you and em travelling together in Egypt that she has even begun knitting matching sweaters for you both. Not sure what you are going to do with matching wool sweaters in Egypt at the height of summer, but I guess its the thought the counts. Stay safe. Roddy