Tobes Sounds like ER (A&E or A&G...?what?) is for you matey. I don't feel so bad now that you forced me to stay up those late nights with George Cluny - starting to pay off for you now Nini eh, miss you as always, byeeee

Sambo Hey Nina, Happy belated birthday, great journal - very wordy! Glad you're having a good one. Sydney cool, finish here at the end of this week then up the coast to do ED, maybe then I'll understand what all the excitement is about. Take care S x

Auntie Elaine Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day. Gran & Gramps send there love as well. Hope to see you soon.

Steph Hey, Happy belated birthday - hope you had an awesome time. Glad you are having fun in New Zealand and finally got some peoples attention. I personally think your're very hard to ignore but maybe New Zealanders are different! Love the pictures of the seals - very cute. Continue having fun. Can't wait to catch up with you. Lots of Love Steph xXx

Tobes Nini, Man, it sucked that we kept missing each other before you left but hey that's what happens when we are saving lives as we do! Sooo great to see some of the pics - you look real happy and that makes me smile - keep it up! Keep the logs coming - I read almost every word, honest and enjoy yourself - certainly watch more rugby (was watching Bath sat) - it's good for you! Ciao bella, Tobes

Louise Hi sweetie I write this from lovely grimy London while you are proabably sitting in the sun with a beautiful view!! Glad to hear you got there ok, I don't envy you the flight but I do envy you the experience I think its one of those things that is a really good thing to do in your life on your own - you're very brave! I sent you a card and a little thing but I think it prob arrived at your Mum and Dad's house after you left - maybe they will send on to you, otherwise its waiting for when you come home. Slap on the suncream girl and have a lovely lovely time....I want to hear all about it and if the water really does go down the plughole the other way!!Take care, be safe ( I know your Mum will be saying that so I thought I'd back her up...)and send me a postcard! lots of love Louise ( and Imran) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Carla laa What is it with you guys in Nz and seals?! Looks awesome, well done for keeping in touch. I can see you're getting stuck in! Happy Birthday. :-)

Sophs Hi Nina!! What a great journal etc... Just thought I'd make you envious - you know - telling you all about the rain and wind and greyness here in exotic Exeter... I hope you're having a fab time - can't wait to hear all your news. Keep in touch! love Sophs xx

Lisa Hi NuddieKindaRuddie! Hope you're having fun in NZ! It's all a bit daunting at first, travelling on your own, etc. But stick with it as it will get easier and you'll meet lots of people in the same boat i'm sure. Take lots of pictures and pop them on this site if you can - i'd love to see where you're working etc. Have a lushous time and will be in touch xxxx Big hugs Lise xxxx

grandad Dear Nina so you made it at last !. We were all slightly anxious but never really doubted your resiliance, I did not envy you the trip, only the end destination. its a long time since I had to do anything on my own, I thought my trips to Seattle were long enough. See the country and don`t work to hard (and don`t stay there) well not yet. lots of love from us both we will keep in touch. Grandad

Carly You're right Reeve, this is easy! You never know, I might be downloading i-tunes next! Have a great time, looking forward to seeing you ( & Dan, who I love already just because he's NOT 'The Greek'!), take care, love you, xxxx

Mummy By now you should be up in the air literally and metaphorically! but by the time you read this it will be but a blur. I hope you have realised that there are real people who live in Windy Welly and that you do not feel on your Nelly. Will send news and maybe even a photo or two from the world famous Ashton Fete & Produce show.