Kerry Burkett Hi Guys, Didnt know you were off galavanting around the world. So jealous, brought back so many memories of our trip in 2004. I am sure we stayed at the same campsite as you did in Airlie Beach. When do you get back to the UK? We are all fine this end, I am now 28 weeks preggie with no 2, which is another little boy, brother for Connor who will be 2 in Feb. I am due on 11th March. Still working part time, but finishing up soon. Would love to catch up when in the New Year, along with Ash. Love Kerry

Rozanne Hey you two....you have had an incredible journey....seemingly you have been blessed all the way with good weather and friends :) I look forward to your stories of your sojourn :) Its going to be a great big reality bump when you get home but its always nice to get home too :) Mark and Craig will be with me tomorrow for almost three weeks, Anthony is in South America, Beunos Aries (sp) at the moment and then the jungles of the Amazon, Sao Paulo, and Rio for New Year.....should be alot of fun to be sure :) Cant wait to have mine with me.....been too long :( This "global family" thing is for the birds at times like Christmas etc. Anyhooo main thing is they are happy :) Gods blessings for everyone for a wonderful Christmas and a healthy and happy 2008. Please pass on lots of love to your family. This comes with love as always, Rozanne & John :)

Rosie Hi guys, really enjoying reading your blog and seeing your photos!! Sounds like you are having a wonderful time!! Have a lovely Christmas and see you back in Chiswick in the New Year!!! Love, Rosie xxx

Michael Sounds like you had an amazing time in China. It is a fascinating culture. The more I hear and learn about the Interior part of the country the more I want to go and chack it out. The tour you went sounds realy good. Ahh Cape Town, that's going to be nice.

Beryl Hi Brad & Grete, The weather didn't look crash hot in China but what an experience!. I didn't realise the depth of each step on the wall was so steep and did you taste any of those creatures on skewers?. Safe travelling. Love Dave & Beryl

Antoinette Eni Hi Grete and Brad beautiful photo's best for me the wet suits. Hope you are both well see u soon regards Ant.

Rosie Oh Wow the mountains in your pics from China looks like you are in the same area where they filmed the Painted Veil! Great film!!! Have fun and come back soon!!!!! xx

MIchael Joubert Are you going to be staying China? Where? Been several times and will be there next month for work - Gaungzhou, the industrial armpit of China, not very pleasant. It's a fascinating culture/country. Make sure you go to one of the many markets - you can pick out your live animal (anything you can imagine) for lunch and then have it slaughtered in the street all amidst the pleasant smell of sewage and rotten food :-) Enjoy.

Rob & Daph Hi Brad & Gru Just been chatting to Ash and always ask after you two. Well she gave me you site and yes hi there you seem to be having a wonderful time great to read about what you are up to. Have looked at some photos and will look at the rest tomorrow. Happy travelling and hope to see you when you are in SA Love Rob & Daph

Martina Hi G & B! Fab pictures and good to see G's favourite colour was available in wet suit choice! What a fab experience and so far away from the traffic and sirens of West London. It must be food for the heart and soul! I am sitting here with Just Jinger, a G&T and an infection control report!! I think JJ is the most important component!! Hello Christopher....I hope you are preparing your list for Father Christmas! Must dash.... tonnes of love! Mx

Dr. Brian Morris Yo Brad and Grette, Brian Morris here enjoying some solo weeks in deep south Spain. Am linked in with a great English speaking church. Enjoyed your pics and it is quite clear you are having a lot of fun. One question: "Whydoes Australia look greener than I expected? I read all over that Australia is experiencing something like a Biblical seven year drought? Which means green leaves are rarely seen. Or are you in Eden? Brian Morris ps Love this Off Exploring utility

Beryl & Dave Thanks for all the time you are spending in showing us all these fantastic photos there is so much natural beauty around, Australia is indeed a great place to live! and when we retire we will be checking it all out. See you soon.

Michael Wow, what an amazing vacation you guys are having! Particularly enjoyed the recent photos from the Barrier Reef area. We alomst went there for our honeymoon so some familar names. Looks like you guys are having a blast and like your husband I think i'd have spent most my time in the water as well. So whens the next wedding?

Paul and Ash Hi G&B. Wow, it sounds like you are having an amazing time. Great photos too. Particularly liked the one of 'the treetops'. Hope you have a fun time travelling down the coast in the campervan. Gru: hope you are going to be flying the S.A. flag on Sat. (although it will probably be the middle of the night for you) If you have been following the rugby check out http://www.567.co.za/shows/john/asp for the Bryan Habana song. Brad, we are very interested to know where your loyalties lie for the game on Sat?? Have fun lots of love Paul and Ash

Martin & Jenny Thanks for the latest pics. The redwoods are amazing. Enjoy Oz. We found where you have been staying on Google Earth; looks great. Take care and enjoy! G, thanks for the email. We haven't sent any texts; thought we should afford you some peace! Thanks for the greetings, Martina. Don't miss Grete too much. Blessings all. Martin & Jenny (Mum & Dad)