Hi there.
Welcome to NZ. Isn't a beautiful place. I have been to Puhoi on the way to Bay of Islands. If you have the time...do try to get up to Cape Reinga at the far north...scenary you will never forget.
Do hope you get to meet Neville and Maureen, they live a Regal Island (not a real Island) just West of Takapuna, north of Auckland. Enjoy your Bungy Jump, Jemma ! There is also one of those flying balls you get in and are catapulted into space just round the corner from the Tower.!!!

Enjoy your trip down to Wellington and across the volcanic plateau at Tongariro National park.should still be some snow there.

All the very best. Take care and fondest love.Gramps xxxxxxxxx

hey princess nicky its jill southall on my new laptop love your pictures. Hope your hair is behaving itself cos we all know it's got a life of it's own!!
I have discovered Ebay and a lot of dirty old pervs on chat rooms.
Hope you are doing ok. Miss you lots like jelly tots but not as much wkd shots!
PS Clare says Hi! She introduced me to your site!!
love and kisses to you both. xxxxxxx

Hiya Gemma (and Phil!)

Really enjoying reading your latest adventures and can't wait to see pics and hear news from NZ! Let me know where you are and I'll recommend the coolest hostels to stay in! Take care and have fun love Amanda xxx

hey there derry, just had a quick squiz at your pics and it all looks very exciting. keep enjoying yourself cos these memories will last you forever. Im going back on the disney wonder this sunday so will give tinkerbell a big squeeze from you. take care darlin, and email me whenever youre back in this miserable country.
xxx

To keep you updated the painting is taking a while but will send you a pic wen finished. Went up to leeds this weekend and was well miffed cos mel got i.d 3 x and I didnt get asked once. Plus we ended up legging it out of a pub to escape a pair of freaks n hid in a doorway incase they followed, only to see them in the taxi queue shouting n waving at us. V.strange but fun. Speak to u soon hopefully if i get to the phone b4 mum. No more cryin sis im taking your place at gettin spoilt ta. he he

Wow what fantastic pictures!!! I am so enjpying logging on and finding out what you are up to and where in the world you are. I miss you Mr W hope things are going well and you stay safe. Take care both of you Love of love xxxx

Hope you're both getting on well wherever you are when you get this. Just enjoying a beer overlooking the Thames at the moment -awesome!

hello hello! i haven't met you (gemma) and i probably haven't met phil either, but hope you're having a great time and phil is lavishing you with attention!!

Much love to you both,

s+m

hey philly, just thought i'd send you your own little message so that u dont have to complain any more! hope you're ok, miss you love you x x x

Hiya Gem and Phil,

So pleased you are enjoying your trip of a lifetime and we look forward to keeping up with your movements and news now we have your address.

Mum and Dad arrived safe and sound today and it is absolutely smashing to see them albeit our house is in a terrible mess with having decorators etc. here, but who cares, it is just super to see Mum again. Uncle Richard and Mum have already had a few slanging matches and Richard has only been home a couple of hours.

Look after yourselves and look forward to seeing all your pictures, if we can manage the technology.

Love to you as always,
Richard and Beryl

Just sat and looked at your photos and journal with my mum looks as if your having a great time. Everyone is missing you at dancing. I'm getting on well with the little ones on a Friday - getting used to being called Miss Nic! Keep on having a great time and take care. Love Nic

hiya,hope u r avin a gd tym,av u saw stef an lou yet?wen u do say hi 2 them 4 mi.bibi luff clo xx

Hi Gemma,
GOOD LUCK!Dancing is only just about managing without u.
luv Emily Mcxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx