Pharmacy Jim Currently in Bolivia? Frankly, I don't believe you! Jim.

Dani Dear Rich, I LOVE your pictures from Peru...the Inca trail, the citadel, the landscape and the shipp in the motorcycle!!! I was laughing my heart off with that photo! What an amazing way to end your journey around the world. I am very happy for you and I am very proud of what you have done. I hope you have a good trip back home. Although you are ready to settle back in England, do not forget that we have a pending trip together. It won't be for this year, but be ready for 2008! BesosYour F.V.W. :) Dani

Myrra Keep on enjoying, trying things out and experiencing! Wishing you all the best now, at the end of your trip! Take care! Xxx, Myrra Ps. I loved the pics from the salt plains as well. Did the group have a little too much time on their hands, maybe..?!!? ;-) Ds.

Nicola Shea Hello there My goodness........your pictures are fantastic...I can't imagine the experiences you must of been having... I guess the images only represent a small glipse of what your eyes have viewed up close.... Your Mum was telling me that you are home soon...my gosh are you quite sure you wish to return!!!!!!!!Gaz is home now...and I'm not sure he likes it so much ha ha. Enjoy the last of your experiences...and perhaps one day you can tell me about them too Take Care Nicolaxx

Lore Hi Rich, What's up out there in the world? Do you recognize me? We met us in Ashanti Lodge in Cape Town last september! It was the beginning of you world tour and of my 6 month voluntary work in Cape Town. Yeah, I miss a little bit Souh Africa. I spent such a great time there. But well, I returned in april back to Germany, unfortunately. But now I'm already back in the great big world-I'm in Quito, Ecuador for 6 weeks (until the 19th of august) to learn spanish, to enjoy the andens, the coast, the dschungel..... I've read you've been to the Everest base camp. Well, to be honest, I'm jealous but also proud of you you`ve done it! I`m just gonna do here a Cotopaxi tour (5897m) and maybe a Chimborazo tour, but I`m not shure yet. So for the case you also visit Ecuador until the 19th of august-let it me know and we can meet us again! Hope to hear from you, keep in touch! xxx Lore

Hi Anne not too worried about the floods it's death road thats bothering me.and wondering if he really has lost his marbles. Alex Rich Can't wait to have you home and hear all the stories about your travels (I know it'll be the edited version) Love see you soon Mum Xxx

Anne Hello Just a quick note to say your house is empty and awaiting your return and flood free at the moment............will keep you posted - it's still raining!! Take my advice - stay there mate (only kidding Alex!) Loving the salt plains piccies - amazing how you found the wine bottle and beer can in the middle of the desert! Enjoy every last second of it - reality is sooo dull and wet! take care A x.

Steph Hey Richard, Lovin the last few paragraphs on New Zealand about how to adjust when being back home, u said it perfectly and made me laugh heaps! Sounds like u have had an amazing time in NZ. Bet u dont want to go home! Keep in touch, speak soon. Steph x

Matty P Rich, great video - proof if ever you needed it that man was always destined to fly...! So then, the adventure continues - the University of Life JC refers to is certainly working you hard - looking forward to catching up with you on your return. Off to Stockholm on Friday to meet Maria for the weekend - I'm looking forward to seeing some sunshine! Right, all the best - stay safe in S. America - enjoy! Matt

Hi Richard - its Sandy and Edith here, we are at your Mum and Dads and its the night before your lovely Grandad's funeral. We haven't seen you all for such a long time but we have been looking at your wonderful photographs, they are amazing - and so are you ! (How do you expect your poor Mother to sleep at night when she sees you jumping off towers and nigh on impaling yourself on railings ??!!!) What a fantastic life experience, we do so admire what you are doing. It will be a very sad day tomorrow - Edith is particularly upset of course, losing her "little" brother. We went to see Bill this afternoon, kissed him goodbye and said a prayer. He looked so peaceful. We have enjoyed a wonderful meal cooked by your Mum and now are off to stay at the Premier Inn - we will catch up with you soon hopefully Richard, but in the meantime, wish you a safe and wonderful journey until you return at the end of August. God bless, love from Sandy, Edith and Alan x x x

Pharmacy Jim Excellent video Rich! Everyone seems to narrowly miss those railings....

Paul Nutter! Hope you hadn't just had breakfast before that skyjump. Video looks great.

Hi Rich Hope you have a great time in south America enjoy your trip, see you soon love MUm & Dad xxx

Rich Thanks Jim. Looks like I'm going to graduate from the University of Life with Honours! By the way, the ski slopes weren't the same without the Flame.So, my time in NZ is almost up and I fly to South America tomorrow. Typical then that I should only learn how to use the video function on my camera at the end of my trip. Still, check out the video of me doing the 192m Sky Jump from the tower in Auckland.My last NZ blog entry also includes a self-help guide to backpackers once they get home. It's a little taste of what my life has been like for the past 9 months. Enjoy!

Pharmacy Jim Rich, Great to see the superb photos. Look forward to charging our beer glasses on your return, discussing your newly found degree from the university of life... Regards, Jim