Matt Hi guys, Got home late last night finally - it feels so nice to be at home and not have to carry that bloody rucksack anywhere else! Had a great time in Italy - Venice was nice but far too crowded, on the otherhand Verona was quiet, beautiful and felt much more Italian. By the way - if Ciara, you hate pigeons, you are going to think St Mark's Square is hell on earth...be warned! Anyway, I hope you are still enjoying yourselves and are all safe and well. Looking forward to seeing you in Brizzle, Matt xx

Ana Hi guys! I cannot believe you have have 10 days or so left!!!! Do not rush trying to see everything. Make the most of the places that you do manage to see and just enjoy. Too much travelling is very tirering and what is important is to experience it. Glad to read blogg as it seems you are all having a great time. Make the most of beach and sunshine. It feels like winter here. Had to switch heating on as the house temp was 16C. Liv would not stop complaining!! We had a log fire last night to heat us up!! Off canoeing on Fri to the Wye as usual with Barbie and Nins. I went to work and liv and Marcus too busy with each other perhaps did not give Nins too much attention.... And you know what she does..... Poo all over Phil's bedroom carpet. I spent the evening cleaning. Absolute horror!!! All over the place!!! I felt like murder!!!! Anyway, had a wonderful time last weekend birding and walking around Rutland. P you must visit Stamford. It is like walking into a calendar photo. The George Hotel was fab - only had tea there though. Our B B was appauling as usual. Missing you loads P but so happy for you and the experience. Divirtam-se Com amor e carinho mam

Matt Hi guys, in Ljubljana at the moment - its a great citz! I def recommend - stay at DIC Hostel. Its such a small city and very easy to get around. Hope Croatia is good and you recovered from your 30 hour ordeal - missing you loads, Matt xx

Ana My message just disappeared. Droga!!!!!!! Hope you are all well. Have not read any more on blog. Probably too busy, hein??? C is in Chorleywood where he spent night. Barbie is having another eye op today. She will not stay in hospital. Drama with Nina as she was stung by bee. We thought she had a broken leg as she would not walk, right hind leg was swolen, covered in vomit. I got call from Liv and M to fetch them at Weston Green. Took her to vet and she has to rest for couple of days. Looking really low. Head almost on the floor (typical Nin) , hardly moving. Looking forward to going to Rutland this weekend with Lizzie and Richard. Barbie is also due to join in. Hope she will well enough. Raining buckets today. Fed up with weather. Have lots of sun and beach as you will not find it in these shores!!!!!!!! Hope weather will hold for trip to Wey on 24th. Anyway keep us posted and lol Ana

Ana Hi What a super ideia to have this website. I was doing the same in summer 81!!! But did not get to the Eastern side. Have a wonderful time whilst we navigate and catch up with you. More news later. Hope you are all well. Lol Ana Mam

HM cesky krumlov absolutely owns. have a great time!

Dad Hi Matt, and Phil and Ciara too! Great blog. Looking forward to hearing (and seeing) all about your travels. Love Dad

HM Hey guys! Good work doing berlin in 36 hours! Pretty impressive. Currywurst is also a good call. Hope your having an awesome time and this is a cool site so will set one up for when I go to "find myself" as Lisa says... Enjoy Krakow-meant to be an interesting place. Dan