Laura Just checked your photo album for the first time as I never expected there to be any..... oh dear..... (People are gonna start thinking you're going mad in your old age!!?) he he x

Nettie and Mick Hi L&M, thanks for quicky! So pleased that you're enjoying the backpacking (or should that be ratpacking?) Sorry to hear that you both have had the flu, let's hope you're on the mend now. We look forward to hearing all about your travels on your return. It's been good to read the news from your various ports of call. Wishing you a safe journey home, please give us a call. P.S. have enjoyed reading everyone else's comments as well!!

Laura Well not long left to go now... This time next week you'll be back here in sunny Norfolk! You lucky things! Bet you can't wait?? It's gone so quick. Enjoy your last week out there! I guess it's time for me to get tidying at home!!? See you soon, Love Laura xxx ps Don't forget my pressies!! :) x

Wilma Hey El Rat Dude , hows it goin ? Just wanted to say thanks for my postcard. I hopr you keepin away from all those germs those big guys keep goin on about . If only they were more hardened travellers like ourselves ........... Hope you gettin' on ok with that goats cheese out there , i know how fussy you can be. Hope your all well and will see you soon . Wilmadog .

No 61 hi guys! got your postcard this morning - although i must say mark looks a bit rough if that is indeed a picture of him on the cover - talk about going native! news from scarborough rd - green bins were emptied this morning and not on thursday last as a result of last weeks bank holiday. thats about it really - ruben wants to know how you are doing and tara wants to know 'did you have a great easter?' lots of love dudes and enjoy it no 61

Hayley & Holly Hello you two & rat of course! Hope that train journey went well, we are preferring the buses ourselves although 40+ hrs in Vietnam has left us scarred for life! Is it hot there? WE've just hit NZ in winter, how clever! Fleeces all the way for a month! LOve to both. Hayley & Holly xxxxx

Wilma Hey guys can i come and join you ? The big guys here have been making all kinds of strange smells in my house , they tell me its all to do with home improvements and that you have to do these things on bank holiday weekends !!! Not sure if all the smells are home improvement related but hey who am i to complain ? Been fun cos they got cinema set up in log cabin and people keep turning up with ' cinema ' food that they keep putting down, and me beein' a choc lab ,have to go and investigate !! They now tell me that they gonna change tv so wondered if the rubberrat might be interested in it to watch his holiday movies on when he gets back ?? Gotta go now cos we goin' to dump our old sofa , well old to them but its my fav . Hope you all ok p+v+wilma xx

Nettie & Mick Hello backpackers, Hope both + ratty are well, and trust the messages are getting through. We are well and hope you two are too! Wishing you a very happy Easter, with many more happy sunny days to come. M&N

Lorraine & Mark Hi, Its actually Laura here. Just a quick message to everyone to let you know I had a text from Mum. She said to tell you all that unfortunately Greek technology has not quite caught up yet so they havn't been able to update the site or check emails but they are both fine and will write as soon as they can!! Last I heard they were in a place called Areopoli! xx

paula and vince Good job you not in athens, rubbish collectors have gone on strike and there is now 40tons of rubbish just laying around the streets! Salmonella due to break at any moment! Hope you still having fun, can't think of any reason why you shouldn't be! We decorating at moment oh and eating chocolate of course! Wilma is still waiting for postcard from you mr rubber rat! Vince and Paula got theirs but Wilma didn't get hers! Weather here is slightly improving slow but sure! Oh well guys carry on Travelling (There must be a movie in that somewhere) and see you soon Cheers XX

Kai & Judy The trip sounds great so far and is really whetting my appetite for when we go to Sorrento & the Bay of Naples in a weeks time. Not really too far from your neck of the woods: we'll wave to you from the plane ! Looking forward to the next entry in the journal. Keep having fun & take care.

Laura Wilma is right, it is dull and rainy here! How come everyone is off travelling in the sunshine except us??! :( Hope your little break from travelling has helped you recover from all your aches and pains! I've completely lost track of where you are now! Hopefully you'll find civilisation soon and update us all! Everything is fine back here, you're not missing much! Take care, Laura xxx

Wilma Hello again guys Its sounds like you having a great time! Weather here is chucking it down with rain, oh what a surprise! Not good for choccy labradors with bad legs when walking! Life here is pretty much the same! They tell me that there is a big weekend coming up where paint brushes and floor stain are gonna be flung about. Nice! Just look what you are missing! Do they do easter egg hunts out there cos I got lucky last week and managed to eat Andrews and Charlottes easter eggs! Wicked! Keep the updates coming in, that ole rat is a bit slower than Hayley and Holly are! Cheers Time to sleep xxx

Hayley & Holly Hello Rubber Rat, please pass on our regards to Mark and Lorraine. Sounds like you're all having a wonderful time. Keep enjoying it, look forward to comparing pictures when we're all back in the UK! Lots of love Hayley & Holly xxx

Thom & Jan Yassas. Arrive Crete next Tuesday (18th). If Cretan life has got to you (and how can you resist) give us a ring and we'll "do dinner". I'm sure Christianna will let you doss the night at our place. Meanwhile we recommend Arkadi, Ancient Eleutherna and the pottery village of Margarites. All in a fairly small area between the Psiloritis (Mt Ida) and Rethymnon. Enjoy. T&J