India is definitely very different to any country we have been before. The sheer number of people everywhere is astonishing and overwhelming. It has definitely taklen a bit of getting used to. Arriving in the airport at Delhi, the first thing you notice is the smog and brown tinge of the sky. The sun is just an orange blob, barely distinguishable from the brown haze around it. Tne acrid smell of smoke fills your lungs and stings your eyes as you exit the terminal...

Hi we ae now in India - about to visit the Taj mahal - will write more when we have more time. Having lots of fun so far. The Deans

Hi Everyone,Just a quick note to say hi! We have thoroughy enjoyed our Egypt experience so far. The country is so unique and diverse it is amazing - We have never been anywhere like it. In 10 days we have been to the Pyramids, temples and learnt all about Ancient Egypt, we have relaxed poolside sipping drinks and lazing in the sun, we have been travelling in armed convoys between various sites, we have cruised in felucca boats, taken a 5 star ...

Well it looks as though this may be our last postcard from London!  We are due to fly out on Friday, on our way to Egypt. Dean and I finish work on Wednesday and have some packing and loose ends to tie up before we fly out. We have had an amazing time here in London.  I cant believe it’s coming to an end already. We have made some great friends, and are really going to miss everyone.   On Friday, we went out for drinks with some work people a...

I decided to give Dean a surprise weekend away for his birthday, rather than a present, as when you are travelling the world with a tiny backpack, we can't accumulate any more stuff! We packed our new backpacks on Friday night and were out of the house at 6.20am, bound for Heathrow Airport. Dean was quite confused as I had assured him that we weren't flying anywhere, however, once we got to Heathrow, we headed straight for the rental car shuttle bus, where w...