Rochelle Donaldson HEY GUYS!!!! How are your travels going? Have you ran out of money yet?! When are you coming home? We must catch up when you are back, are you still going to Devon? It is quite strange, I had a dream just a few nights ago that many of us from the tour all caught up for dinner one night, like we did randomly in Vietnam, however I think it was up your way somewhere, Manchester?? It was good to see you... :) Anyway, I look forward to hearing from you soon. Oh yeah, I am still in London, working for an Events company and living in Earls Court. Ciao for now... Love Rochelle... xx

Steph Hi! Thanks for the text on my birthday! I've been so busy recently, working, graduating and getting a job! I've pretty much definitely got a job on a graduate scheme with Marriott hotels which is very exciting! Not sure where yet though but I don't care! It'd be so good to see you in LA! I can't wait to leave, I need a break from work so much!Hope you're still good since according to your journal it's still May!! See you soon, love Steph xxxx

kavita hey sarah and dave! hope you guys are doing well really looking forward to hearing all your stories in person however this website journal is ace! things my end are good went to see take that and they were amazing! as for jobs not really found a proper one as of yet been to interviews so have plenty of funny stories to tell you when you get back! i am off to L.A on tues for 2 weeks with the family so should be fun as the sun has been scared away in cheadle! well gona love and leave ya! take care sweeties x x x

Holly Greetings....thought i would tell you that we have definately finalised our plans for america so they are slightly different to what i told you before, we will be in san francisco from july 29th till august 2nd when we are taking the bus to anaheim for 2 nights so we can go to disneyland, then going back to LA for 5 nights so we will be there from the 4th till we fly home on the 9th august. hope that isnt too confusing. do you know what you are going to do yet? we dont know where we are staying yet, we cant decide between the beach or hollywood. let us know what your plans are

rach hey guys, havent logged on for a while, but then it seems, neither have you!! hope ur both well- u in new zealand now? I've just watched some random holiday programme that featured a load of things im doing on my africa trip and am highly excited! woo! also that is a lovely lovely pic of the two of u in the sunset.. in queensland maybe?? anyway v nice. right i'm ill so i'm going back to bed! that may be why this message seems a bit rambly-- i'm delirious.. ha not really. take care xx

mum Just read your recent entries and I laughed when sarah was describing the whining dog and Daves interaction with the dog. Sounds like you are both having loads of fun and food. I am pleased to report that the weather has improved somewhat with baking hot sunshine last weekend which enabled us to enjoy a really nice barbeque at bernards on the Saturday and then Rob plyd cricket at the very scenic Pott Shrigley cricket ground on Sunday, which was lovely-a small but friendly place engulfed in very nice Cheshire countryside, the silence only disturbed by the ringing of the bells at the local village church and the occasional muffled claps from the handful of parents that were there spectating. It was very much like a scene from the Miss Marple series. The 2nd game for England starts at 5pm so I am looking forward to that. Rob has gone to Holland with bern and Liam for 3 days and Sally is out and ya dad is working away tonight so the atmosphere promises to be somewhat subdued but I'll do my best to enjoy myself. Some head in the clouds middle aged woman went in the back of my car on the motorway as I was returning from work on Tues am. Fortunately for both of us the damage was minimal and as I was on the 3rd lane we were lucky not to have caused any pile up but luckily the traffic was moving steadily and we were able to get to the hard shoulder where she admitted liability immediately and a taxi driver who had been following me for ages was kind enough to stop and give me his number as a witness so hopefully I wont have the problems you have had. Also I'm not sure we will see you when you get back until your return from Devon as you go before we arrive home. Also dont rely on your car working for Devon as Im not sure your dad has sorted it out but it wasnt starting last time I asked him but he has recharged the battery and then I really cant remember whether he was able to re energize it but speak to kev about that. I hope you are enjoying NZ and that Sarah isnt too cold but if she is that can be a valid reason for her to eat loads of sticky choclate pudding and hot custard ! Sounds like you have been able to sample loads of interesting food on your trip. Anyway I will go now and transfer your Qdos money to your account and then watch the match. Missing you both and looking forward to seeing you though I am sorry that your days on this incredible trip are numbered so make the best and enjoy. Love from us all.....hope you can watch the match too (not sure of the time difference??)

kavita lucky lucky lucky! as per usual u guys sound like ur having a great time and ur pictures are making me so envious!! hope ur enjoying yourself, the weather here is suprisingly good but dont want to say too much and scare it away! when abouts are guys getting back? sarah i miss you and our pudding sessions! hehe, cheadle is going all upmarket and has got itself a costa coffee it looks so out of place but its great! ah well hope you guys are cool and look forward to hearing from you soon! xx

mum just a little note to say we received your new mobile number and did try to ring several times. First time we got an asian lady on the phone and then next few times line went dead. Its a shame you didnt have more time in Austrailia if you liked it so much but then that will be the incentive for you to save up again and have another holiday of a lifetime. I know i keep going on about the weather here but the year is passing and no real sign of summer yet. I guess well have to wait for our hol to portugal. World cup fever gripping the country at the moment everything adorned with the England flag...Im waitng to open a tub of flora with the red cross splatterd on top. Of course sally being a bit of a chav has had her flag hanging out of her car since march! We all await the final scan for Rooneys foot and Beckham has just enjoyed a multi million pound pre match party for all the celebs....this was meant to be a little note but you know what Im like. Hope you will be careful driving round NZ but kevs mum tells me they drive on the left so you should be quite at home. Have you got enough suitable clothing for the climate /not sure what it will be???Also not many updates on your journals recently is there any reason for this ? Will go now and hope that the next half of your trip are as enjoyable. As always take care and look after each other . see-ya

mum Glad to hear from you I was wondering how you were getting on in Aussie land. Its bank holiday weekend here and the weather is typically british...rain cloud rain cloud and abit more rain interspersed with a dash of passing sunshine. Nevertheless the south are on a hosepipe ban so it is welcomed down there. Unfortunately Ive been asked to work tonight so Im just getting ready to go into work on overtime. Maureen flew of to Florida this morning and Grandma is here with us so were just having a lazy weekend. Its not good enough weather to even go in the garden which is a shame. Im not sure when you are due to go to your next country is it New Zealand and if so when do you go there?? Also have you been to Ramsey street yet? Sal was on the internet to Matt and him and dan have got tickets for Thailand. Will have to go now cos dad is here prompting me to look at the pictures.....Keep safe and enjoy

Steph Hi! I know I say this evey time, but why does the post a message button disappear every time I want to post a message?! Oh well! I know that you're busy having fun and all, but if you want to update your journal more quickly that'd be great cos I need something to help me procrastinate when I'm meant to be revising! I have an exam in 4 hours hurray! Lost's back on tv here, Sarah, and Sawyer is still lovely although noticeably less topless so far! Anyway, better go, love Steph xxx

kavita hello sarah and dave! you guys sound like your having a great adventure as per usual!! so so so lucky espec as the weather here (in the words of dave) is pretty rank!! hehe enjoy the sun my dears as there is hardly any of it here! things my end are pretty ok after 3 weeks of bumming around i have been sucked into the world of temping which is still as dull as ever working as a PA in this nasty office type building in stockport who deal in textiles for school uniform fun fun fun!! my boss is so mean she keeps telling me off! ah well gonna quit come friday and find something else! nothing to report here! so u guys keep having fun!! bye for now xxxx

mum just thought Id say hello and hoping that you are enjoying Austrialia. We have had some very nice weather here recently and the barbecue has had its initiation for this year. However as usual we stock up the fridge with all kinds of barbecue stuff and then the weather reverts to the usual unpredictable skyline.....blue sky but thick blackclouds lingering in the background almost as if to deliberately ruin your day. Dad was on jury service for the last 2 weeks which fitted in nicely with the scorching days we had. I think he is reconsidering his career now that he has sampled 10 till 3 with an hour for lunch and a 20 minute train journey doorstep to doorstep. He only managed to sit in for one case so he was stood down on the final day and surprise surprise he rang work and told them he was available. He also made use of the time off by arranging for a new turbo to be fitted and also his tooth broke so he made an emergency visit to the dentist who only charged him £10 because they made such a hash of it. he now needs to go to the dental hospital to have root taken out. He also got his haircut and went to look at suits for work.. Im just about to go to work shortly and ya dad it painting robs room...glossing of course as you know not at all my scene. Rob was playing cricket today which they won 140 runs and Rob got 2 wickets. Saw saz mum and lindsey couple of weeks ago to deliver the Qdos/ They all looked really well Sarah. Hope you will manage to see Rebecca in Austrailia. Watched the FA final yday which was a good match. Rob had been writing Liverpool off and I kept telling him that nothing is decided until the whistl so it was with great pleasure that I taunted him when Liverpool scored 3 mins befor the end. Went to penalties in the end and as always I felt sorry for West ham cos I hate a decision made on penalties. I Have calculated you are half way thru the trip now so you must continue to appreciate the experience before reality reconvenes and you are advising some one how to renew their membership . Must go now as I have to get petrol Take care and keep in touch

Mac HalloSarah and Dave Managed to get back to your site after a spot of bother. Hope you are enjoying OZ and not getting involved in games like "2 up" and other con tricks which the aussies were very partial to. Belated Many Happy returns to you both, keep mobile. Best wishes. Mac.

Ed Alright Dave Hope you had a good birthday yesterday, and that you are both enjoying your trip

Joy Dave, love your sunkissed blonde hair! Don't shave it off-you are more gorgeous with it Jx Saz you are looking pretty gorgeous too, love your outfits! What a good looking, healthy couple! (both looking a touch on the thin side though - make sure you eat properly!)