A 69-year-old man has been winched to safety by rescuers after he became stuck on cliffs on the Isle of Wight.

The man raised the alarm on his mobile phone after becoming trapped by the tide about 30ft (nine metres) up at Culver, near Sandown.

Bembridge Cliff Rescue Team sent a winchman to rescue the man, who was taken to safety by Sandown lifeboat. He was trying to walk from Sandown to Bembridge.

That was the news from blighty today - thank God you're in NZ, otherwise I might be seriously worried, Dad.

Glad you're enjoying yourselves. Tim says it's quicker to drive to Manchester than anywhere in NZ. Sam says Happy Birthday Elliott, glad you enjoyed your party and hope you like your present, which Postman Pat should be delivering tomorrow.

Glad you're enjoying the fabulous sights. I've just paid for your next holiday, so something to look forward to!

Love Jess, Tim and Sam

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Hi Bloggers, glad you're having such a good time, hope living upside-down isn't TOO disorientating. Lovely to read about your travels and try to picture ourselves there - I wish. Looking forward to (hopefully) some more pictures if the internet cafe allows. Just to cheer you up the weather here is lovely, wall to wall sunshine. Last night as I was doing the barbie - only joking, but it HAS been sunny, though pretty cold. Look forward to the next stop. Lovew. Jan and Nick

By the way, the word that has been astrisked by STA Travels rhymes with muggers - nothing stronger!

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Hi All,

You're bringing back some wonderful memories you jammy b*****s! What a shame about hot water beach, you missed a great experience .

It's bloody hard work fitting everything in isn't it, hope it's not spoiling your enjoyment though - there's so much to see you have a good excuse for another holiday down under!

Elliott says thank you very much for his birthday pressies, he's had a fab day and really enjoyed his birthday party at Space Island. Early to bed for everyone tonight!

Keep us posted, I look forward to reading about your adventures every couple of days! Enjoy Taupo!

Lots of love,

Sarah, Dom, Connor, Morgan, Elliott the birthday boy and Phoebe xxxx

Hi intrepid travellers. glad to hear you're having a great time. You'll need a rest when you get back. Everything O.K.hear. Anne and Brian left Sunday. I had trouble working the blog out. Hope this message gets on the board, I'll check in a bit. Love Margaretxx

Hello Carol & John

Just got back from Preston, what a depressing place. Ann came with me a it was so nice to have someone to talk to, I drove there and she drove back. My dad is ok but very confused bless him. Oh ann is comming with us on the cruise, which one not quite sure. Glad you are all haveing a great time. Will call and see your mum tomorrow. Have fun you luck lot. Love Linda & Jim xx6

Hi, Mum & Dad nice to see your enjoying yourselves have tried the blog once before and it did not seem to work.Glad to see Dad's not letting the camera out of his sight or is it stuck?.Van looks quite nice and the scenary looks just as good.Have been receiveing your texts.Hopefully you can give us a tour on the vid next time.Love to all and will hear from you soon.

Hi Carole thanks for the reply thought i hadn't got through.

jean

Hi possums. Glad to read the blog, van and weather look terrific! Have you trusted the girls with the driving yet - or the kitty!!? Those clothes shops in NZ are pretty tempting!

Have a great onward trip, can't wait for the next blog

Love, Jan and Nick

Glass to see that you're enjoying it all - looks like lots of eating and drinking to me - perfect

Been for a midwife appt today; all is still going well (though I think she's growing at a rapid rate). People at work are saying that I'm expanding before their eyes. Think I'll wire my jaws together.

Jim says thanks for the pressie. Would you believe that it only arrived yesterday??!!

Keep the updates coming and enjoy yourselves,

The 2 fatties

Hi Mum,

Thanks for your text regarding phone, I can start to mourn its passing now! I know that it was lost in NZ so I can only think that it was thrown away accidentally with all our rubbish. Anyhoo, John's is working mighty fine so thanks Johnsie!

I've got everything crossed that you didn't get our old campervan, let me know! Hope you're enjoying the campervan lifestyle after the luxury of your hotel beds

Love Sarah xx

Hi All

Lovely piccies - they brought back fab memories of our trip to HK. Did anyone tell you the significance of the yellow/red and red/yellow signs in the night market? Was the sampam captained by amad sampan lady?

Up the blogs (keep)!!

Love Jessie

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PS Why are you miserable in all the photos, Dad - you're on holiday for God's sake!