Jerry-China hi sel, how are you these days? Have you settled down to work in a certain place now? welcome to China agian yours jerry

Lou Amazing photos- especially of the Kremlin. Will see you soon for a BIG local beer (yay!). How cute was Mini Genghis? The fish that you had in one of the pics looks smoked...? We can discuss!! Food pics have been great!! Do you have pics of the nuns who were quite literally, on the run? (not making it back on train after all!) I do expect you to continue with this blog though! Been so entertaining over the last year!! Lou x

Ruthie I'm guessing this will be my final post to you. I am thrilled that the last year has been such an amazing adventure for you and something to treasure forever. I love the fact that thanks to the wonders of technology I've been able to live it with you through the photos, blogs and satus updates. Look forward to a catch up when you are back in Blighty. I hope it won't be too much of an anti-climax for you. Lots and lots of love xxxx

Wendy Chav, Wow! What an incredible, exciting adventure you have had. Reading back on some of your blogs it has certainly bought back lots of memories from all my travels. You're sooooo lucky to have done it all at once in a year! And crikey, what a year it's been I bet!!! Sending you lots of love from 'downunder', keep ya guard up until you get home and tucked up safe in your Mum, Dad's and Mith's arms.... Wish I could be in the UK to have many 'welcome home' drinks with you....oh well, I'll save them until you decide to visit the best country in the world again......NEW ZEALAND!!! Sending you lots of love from Kiwiland. Aroha (love in Maori!), Wendy x x x x

Mum Loved the photos and soo sorry that u spent ur birthday on the train but we'll celebrate when u get home which is now less than a month away, Mum is sooooooo excited love u lots take care of u for me xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Lou What did you do for your birthday?? BIRTHDAY BLOG!!! BIRTHDAY BLOG!!! Lou x

Lou Great blog as ever on your Indian adventures- loving the photos of you and your family. (Check you being a concubine!!) Esp. love the ones of you with Papa Shah! (That is his new name now!) Out of respect of course for the smart blue trousers you highlighted in your pics. Keeping the beer on ice for your return and a b-day drink. Love you (long time) Lou x

Kimbob Just read up on your Indian adventures, sounds like fun. Can't believe you're home so soon, you must be sad it's coming to an end but I am looking forward to seeing you! xx

Mum Mummy is very very jealous of the wonderful time you and dad are having in India Lotsa love Mum xxxxxxxxxx

Lou! Beautiful piccies- loving the randomness of candy fish and those prawns look AMAZING!!! Oh yes. Enjoy Kathmandhu and Everest!!! Looking forward to seeing you!!!Lou x

Hilda Shah Brilliant blog as usual and love the pandas Mum xxxxxxxxxx

Ruthie Loving your work Shah! Lots of love from Blighty xxx

Mum Hey sal love the photos u looking beautiful as always Love and miss u Mum xxxxxxxxxx

Lou yay! new blog! x

Ruthie Still 'with' you Shah. Lots of love xxx