Susan Dimbleby Hello Natasha Just wanted to wish you a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY for last week! On holiday in Florida and haven't had internet access until now so sorry for being so late in wishing you a wonderful birthday - hope you had fun! we're having a great time - had a hectic week in Disney, Universal. Sea World. Aquatica and Busch Gardens last week - totally 'theme parked out' now I think! Currently enjoying our second week in the Manasota Key area - so hot and humid though - glad we have a pool in the villa! keep enjoying your travels and will be in touch again soon. Much love from Auntie Susan and the rest of the clan xxxxx

Amanda Hi Tash, Looks likeyou are having an amazing time! Hope you and Rachel have fun in NZ over next 3 weeks, and that the pair of you don't get upto too much mischief ;-) A xx

Susan Hi Natasha! Just seen all your new photos - wow, you are certainly having a great time and you looked a real 'cool dude' surfing! I will have to show Jemima the photos when she's home at the weekend, as she will love the ones of the clown fish and turtle. Glad you're having such a wonderful holiday out there - will keep in touch. Much love from Auntie Susan and the rest of the family xxxxx

Jo Hey tashy!! Been meaning to message for ages....so what's life like in Byron Bay?! Isn't it awesome there?? So are you a pro surfer yet then?! Or been living the 'high life' (!) in Nimbin?! Tell all..... lots of love jo xxx

nanny & Grandad Hi Again, lovely to see the pictures cant imagine the distance travelled so far and you can even get English weather!! Dad phoned us within two hours of getting home from the airport. Had a brillant time but were very tired. Love Nanny & Grandad.

Nanny & Grandad Hi Natasha, Really enjoying seeing all the photos and reading the blog. You look like your having a great time. Mandy has been showing us how to read the blog and she wishes she was out there to. Keep enjoying yourself. love Nanny & Grandad.

Hayley Hi Natasha Love hearing about your travels so far and the pics are amazing. Its cold, dark and miserable here - although it hasnt rained today! Enjoy Sydney, its the most amazing place. So much for you to see. Take care LOL Hxx

James Hi Natasha The lizard story made me laugh out loud. It must have made a horrible mess...poor thing. Sounds and looks like you're having an amazing time, makes me want to grab my surfboard and jump in the sea. Except it's England in January so I'll give it a miss! Sydney is a great city. Have a great time! James x

Gem Hey Tash! So, so jealous right now. Am in desparate need of some sun. Currently the only holiday I have booked this year is in Scotland. As lovely as Scotland is, it's still going to be flippin' freezing. Don't forget us all during your adventures! Gem xx

Susan Hi Natasha Lovely to hear from you - I will forward all your details on to Robin and Lucinda too. You look like you're having a great time and we really envy you with all that constant sun and beautiful beaches! Your Mum and Dad will be there soon too, so hope you all have a wonderful time. We have recently booked a holiday to Florida just after Easter (Disney and the Gulf Coast) - it will keep us going through this rainy horrible winter, knowing that there will be some sunshine to come! I braved a netball tournament in the wind and rain at Jemima's school yesterday afternoon - not very pleasant! Keep enjoying Australia and we look forward to reading your blog and seeing the photos. Never mind the Red Backs, what about the Black Widows??!!! Love from us all here, Auntie Susan x

Jemima Hi Natasha I'm home from school for the weekend and Mum just showed me your email and your BLOG! How long did it take you to get to the top of Jacob's Ladder? I liked your sandcastle! We are going to Florida at Easter, so I am looking forward to being on the beach then too! Robin will go mad when he hears about the lizard - he would have had it as a pet! Enjoy your travels in Australia and all the sunshine! Love from Jemima x

Sheila G'day Natasha. Never mind the redbacks. They usually lurk out of doors, hiding under pots or discarded tree branches. I loved the pics of Queen's park and Free-o, never mind madam draping herself around the pool and on the beach. I am sorry you are having such a rotten time and missing all the rain here in the UK and in Dublin, we came back last night. I look forward to the next instalment of our Natasha in the colonies. Luv Sheila xxx

Katrina What a beautiful place! We're 'enjoying' another grey, wet, miserable day here in the UK and thinking of you. Daniel was very pleased to see that you're in the company of a Man U supporter and I can certainly empathize with your lizard story as you're well aware of my reptile-phobia!!! Looking forward to your next adventure story and pics. Take care and enjoy!! Katrina xx

Aileen Euurgh - sounds terrible Natasha! OK, I'm lying and am green with envy. Its been snowing here in the US, and although sunny today, the temperature is hovering around zero. Oh well, will just have to go shopping in a nice warm mall. Maybe that can make you envious in return. I'd still rather be sitting on the beach tho'. Have a wonderful time, and good luck with your next journey - and with avoiding the local wildlife. Your story about the lizard did make me laugh! Aileen x

Amanda Wow - sounds like you are already relaxed and refreshed and enjoying some time out, I am so envious! You are not missing anything here, all same old same old. As for me, trying to keep the house clean as my flat goes on the market this weekend so will have to try and find a new house to buy when I get back from trip to US next week. Take care, A x