Fussy Aunt Nice photos! long time no hear very jealous as stuck in work, still, break up in two days hooray then our own mini adventure to frankfurt in honour of Mama's B'day. Bye for now!Gay

good to see photos from NZ& Fiji. Nice van! Unable to get big photos of some of S Island photos - particularly one of phoning home pity! Must be a problem of uploading Nice boots Kristen - Ugg ? Enjoy California Papa & Mama

Us down under Must be in Fiji by now. Looking forward to NZ photos and more news of your adventures. I suppose we'll hear from you when you make it to the US, not many internet cafes in Fiji!

Just seen photos from Sydney, but waiting for NZ ones! Good photos - nice to see you taking the same scene, the 2nd visit around! Keep on trucking! Papa

Michael + Kristen Hey, sorry for the delay. We didn't get the jelly bean van in the end but a worthy substitute (nearly)! We have now put the photos up so have a look at all the fun things we have been doing and the crazy van we got given instead! Speak soon, love to all M+ K

Us down under Where are you? Where's the photos and update Mike and Kristen? How's the jellybean van going?

two fussy aunts You both need a good fattening, get that chocolate cake down you! Moira here with me, we've been for 'our' exam results, we both got A* so we've done well!! Have a great time with the Whitings, Clare makes a good lemon chicken, and don't forget the cream cheese and chilli dip. Dolly says she doesn't need a cake, anyone else interested?? We want to wear a hat!!!!!!!!!!

Us down under You haven't seen our house! It's not far off camping.

Fussy Aunt G'day there, latest installment sounds much more my scene, would love all that swimming but you can keep the dingos: wonder what scale of tufting they'd be at? (Ask David Velasco) How on earth can you mail from a campsite anyway? It's going to be wierd for you at Clare's,maybe you should just camp outside; you don't want to get soft now you're campaign hardened. I reckon she should rustle up a bit of wild life to make you feel at home!! Keep up the mails, take cre and eat!! love Gay & all xxxxx

Papa All well here. Email us when you get to Betty's. 'tori off to France today for week. Hope weather with you good - gales and rain here. Papa

Us Downunder Where are you now? Weather here in Sydney warming-up, 20s during the day. Looking forward to seeing you both soon. Give our love to Betty and Kevin.

Brian, Hasan & Lauren You're wasting away! Mike in particular! Clearly you're in need of Californian food portions. Hasan is so envious! Way more effective than his 2 week water fast in Sonoma! So now we are definitely taking in Cambodia for his 40th in January. Lauren arrived Sunday and is recovering from her debauchery in Corfu! Took her over to Chrissie Fields today after work for couple of hours and the Sports Basement for retail therapy. Arranging brunch for 12 on Staurday (Roman and family, Aaron's family, Chris, Marla and Julian) BTW have you contacted Chris' parents in NZ? Trying to find accommodation in Yosemite Park next week but not looking good. So may stay at Mike Bories' house up in Sonoma and use it as a base for Bodega Bay, Russian River and maybe Mendocino! Then to LA for 4 days, staying in West Holywood amongst the beautiful people! Have a safe onward trip to Cairns!

Helen Hi 2 U both glad 2 here U R having a good time, pictures very good but sorry bats would give me the creeps, believe they stink or there pooh! does continue having a good time keep safe give my love 2 Clare etc love the Cotterells.

Us Down Under Welcome to Oz Kristen! Welcome back Mike. Have a great time at the top end, enjoy your trip down the coast. Aunty Betty and Kevin v. much looking forward to seeing you both soon. Remember no swimming in the water holes - that's an absolute no no, regardless of what the guide tells you! What a great adventure - love the photos!

Mama Great to see the photos - you both look really well - hope you are keeping a journal as well Michael - what an experience and thanks for sharing it with us - Tori had a great time at camp and has seen the photos as well - she wants to swap places with Kristen and not you Michael - because otherwise she wouldn't be there with you - hope this makes sense but just thought it was a lovely sentiment - I think it was the picture of you on the bridge - so Lara Croft - She had a great week at camp - they slept out on the last night - so she is already in training for her big trip - didn't mention any spiders though We on the other hand only survived in Barcelona because of the air con in the flat - it was great - went to concert in Gothic church by Manual Gonzalez - you can't make that up - and I am sure it was about 36 degrees in there at 9pm Back to work tomorrow - must go enjoy Singapore Could you please give Clare a rough idea of what time you will be in Brisbane so she can let Auntie Betty know - they are getting a bit anxious about when to expect you Take care - much love - Mamaxxx