HEY!!! Wow Hong Kong sounds awesome, especially pandas! We're getting sooo excited about seeing you guys now, as everyone we're meeting here has just come from NZ and told us how amazing everything is that we've booked! We are loving Fiji very expensive as the party is happening a lot more than planned...way too many english people to drink with!! But we're thinking about workng in NZ now so not too worried about the plummeting funds...maybe Queenstown as apparently ski season is jst aboiut starting and there's lots of jobs going...we'll see! So which island are you staying on in Fiji? Keep having fun!!! lots of Fiji love xx BULA! xxx

So pleased you loved HK and very jealous you could see the pandas. A dream come true for Soph. Weather looks fab too. Perth will be a complete contrast but just as lovely. Take care you two.

Love mum

Hey you two, sounds like you are having an amazing time already - the blog is such a great idea, feels like I don't need to miss you Soph. Have a fab time in Perth - don't forget to take a funny pic with the silver running men in the city. Love you lots and lots x x

Hi, Loved your photo..so glad you saw the pandas at last after loving Ling Ling for so long...One lazy and one greedy, should have named them nan & mar...love to you both, looking forward to lots more photos and info..bye for now..x x x

Blimey, what a professional blog! Must have had some help from Soph?! Sounds like your having a great time, take in the sights & culture Jack as there won't be much in Las Vegas when we go.

Newcastle are now one win from safety and Shearer is officially god, amazing what 1 win in 2 months can do for you.

Take care and have fun. x

Hi you 2,

Lovely to read what you've been upto. Cant believe you've fulfilled another dream soph or seeing Panda's how magical. Hope you manage to see Happy Valley Race course Jack that too is amazing.

Miss you both Heaps,

Enjoy it all,

Mum x x

panda alert!!!! loving the blog s and j!! in honour of you being in the hot weather i managed to bet sun burn in the lovely double H!! miss you loads xxxxxxxxxxxx

Great first blog entry Jack! Please keep it up. Loved your first impressions and details you're giving us - including family history - terrific stuff! ...Makes me want to go to HK!

Weather is starting to get a little warmer here in Chicago. Marcus can't wait to show you the goal he scored from a corner! I should have the video up shortly...

Love to you both - wishing you safe travels, Richard & Lisa, Max & Marcus xxxx

Hey guys, so impressed with your blog. Could'nt believe it was you, jack, writing!!! How cool is the peak tram? when we went with your ma and pa we went to 'Ridley's' world of wonders at the top, is that still there? Was great, i stood next to the tallest man ever (he was only 5ft, but against me thats very tall.. just kidding) he was about 8ft i think!!!

All good here in Canada, great being with the kids, just eating loads and enjoying the nice weather.

Miss you guys loads and loads, will look forward to your next blog, give our love to the Goodhews xxxx

Hi guys,

So glad you are safe and having a wonderful journey, love that your blog so far has lots to read and distract us from work!!!

No news from us whatsoever (I did make a cake on saturday though Soph - a Manchester United shirt - boo!! and missed you!), back at work, back to reality and down to earth with a bump!!

Looking forward to the next instalment!

Lots and lots of love to you both

xxxxx

Love the blog - so let me tell you what has been happening in Berkhamsted - Well the flats just been cleaned !! Do you remember your stuffed Panda called Ling Ling we got from HKG, that I ruined when I washed him and put him in the tumble dryer.. xx

Miss you already! Can't wait to hear what you thought of Hong Kong as I loved it.

Just for J - Newcastle and Sheffield United won tonight!