Elaine and Phill Hi Rachel! I have just been reading through your blog. Its amazing how many wonderful experiences you have had over the past few months. Phill and I are off to NZ in February so we can't wait to talk to you about your visit there. Looking forward to seeing you very soon. We have missed our long evening chats with a cup of tea! Enjoy the rest of your trip and have a safe journey home. Lots of love, Elaine and Phill x

Cliff Moffat Hi Rachel, just read your message re Sydney, Batemans Bay and Canberra. You are certainly getting around. Pity about the rainy days but I had a few when I was there. Your description of the folk and country is excellent. It mist take up quite a bit of your time. Lynne and I are going to Leigh tomorrow to a surprise birthday party for an old friwend. People are coming from different countries. Will tell you more when you are back in blighty. NZ should be great but though without crocs. there are plenty of sharks both in the sea 8 and elsewhere. So look after yourself . Love Grandad

Sian Hi Rachel Delighted that you are having a great time. Heard about your recent spending spree!! Try and not cut short your trip to NZ, plenty to see and do. Enjoyed your pics at grandads. Wet and windy here, nothing changes. Look after yourself. Bye for now, love Sian

Auntie Lynne Hi Rach. Pouring down here so finally got round to reading your entire blog. Sounds like great fun. Enjoyed photos. Off to Corfu with the Golden Girls on Monday. Take care, Lots of Love.

keith hi rachel hope you are well and that your continued trip around oz is bring more amazing experiences. your blogs are enteraining and amusing and really let us know back home how oz is obviously much better than here! on a sad note my mum has gone back into the hospital again - she keeps talking about how no -one would notice if she wasn't here. just gotta let the docs see what they can do no other news but you take care keith x

Cliff Moffat Hello Rach, have been reading your very interesting and comprehensive blogs. Glad to see you are studying the history of the country as well as the recreational and sight seeing aspects. You seem to be doing fine and I am sure the trip will prove invaluable in your future career as well as life in general. Everyone here is fine and send their love. Glad to see you made it to a phone for your mum's birthday. Love Gdad M

Elaine and Phill Hello Rach! Great to read about your Australian adventures. Have a wonderful time and take care of yourself. xxx

Cliff Moffat Hi Rach, went to Flix last week saw G, K, mum and dad . am now folowing your interesting blogs. Make the most of Oz etc. u seem to be having a great time and pretty well organised. Take care, love gdad M.

andrea ciao Rachel, please to read you! tanks for all, bye

kym hey rach, looks like ur having fun. we're back home now & its nice to be here after so long but know i'll be readin this in a few months time & be jealous your out there. sorry to see ur a bit homesick - it'll pass im sure. make the most of every second 'cause the time will fly - trust me on that one. take care sweetie xxx

keith hey rach i have a raging hangover so reading your tales of travelling took my mind off how ill i am feeling!!! sound slike your getting this experience you have always craved so much - you'll be pleased to know its a little wet here but guess your getting tan tastic naturally for a change! safe trip on your journey Take care Keith x

Lauren Hi Rach, wow I am very very jealous!! how amazing is Kings Park?? - hope you enjoyed it too!! - have you gone south from Perth - some great sights down there too. If you need any tips from the East coast let me know!! Cape Tribulation is stunning!! - must do!! Well I am off now (to kill myself!!) and i hope to hear from you soon!! Have fun !! xx

keith hey rachel how you getting on? been keeping an eye out for your blog but you've gona all quiet? off to london today - i am on a course til wednesday. take care k x

Sarah Hi Hope you don't mind me leaving you a msg. Im thinking about going travelling round Oz very soon but slightly worried as i'd be on my own. Is it safe? Any helpful facts would be great. Thanks

keith never had you down as a wine taster - i do remember you downing a bottle fairly quick once though! very comical rachelesquel blog - enjoy the dolphins - if they bite you just punch me in the nose!