Lynda Hi Sally, good to hear your news - I'm thinking the 2 newly painted rooms will be looking great ! Well done Wayne. Have enjoyed hearing what A & R have been doing at school. Well done you two You will enjoy a break now. The homecoming will be great - and quite emotional I would think.

Mum Just home from Netball. It was so cold, the girls came second 6 to 3 but Ariana played well. Two of their team were away so had a "little sister" helping. All good here. Painter has finally finished and the happy place looks great. After lunch he will mow the lawns and fill the green bin - Reagan is going to help. We are going to have an early BBQ diiner tonight as we want to watch the all blacks play Canada. Have mentioned posters Lynda but do not hold your breath Tracey !!!!! They will be happy to see you home though. Had a good day yesterday, Pru picked me up and we went to "mozii" sale !!!! We had the top down on the Merc, hair flying in the wind as we roared down the freeway. Shopping then back to Zinc and then a coffee. All good. I took the painter out for lunch to get him out of the house and to celebrate the paintbrushes being put away. we went to school for assembly. AS you would imagine Ariana spoke very well and we both enjoyed being there. Had a nice chat to principal at the end - as Ariana says "I talk to everyone" Reagan did his show and tell and told me that Mrs Tomic was pleased with him. Will go and heat up the rest of last nights pizza for our lunch and then take Milo for a walk. Just wish the sun would come out and warm things up. Have a wonderful day and good flights home. See you tomorrow night. Please txt me when you arrive - have told A & R they can stay up providing you are all on time. Take care. Much love always

Lynda The palace sounds wonderful - great way to end your holiday. I bet there will be some welcome home posters on your front door !!

Lizzie Safe travels home guys, I'm sure the kids are just bursting to see you again!! Might have to come over for a video and photo evening! Patient doing well, she's been so brave. Talk soon, love Lizzie xxx

Mum So pleased that you could see the funny side of my stress this avo Phil - but wait until you see the dent in your wine cellar and see if its still so funny. For all those wonderful rellies that think they should stay away longer!! Today the painter and I had a day off. Painter letft at 9.00 for days golf and I got picked up very shortly after for a retail therapy day!!! All just great until I got home in time to go and get A & R from school (something that I just love, driving the truck) came in put in the alarm code and again and again and then all hell broke loose. After 5 mins of it shrilling in my ears grabbed the car keys and took off to school!!! By then texts coming through from India !!! that the home alarm is going off. Text to the painter who had just sat down with his mates to have a beer saying come home quick. The net result was we needed to call the alarm tech (thank goodness phone No on outside) and he eventually came and told us that the software was faulty and needed replacing!!!! In which time A & R and I walked to Leos for an ice cream. Miilo dug holes in front garden the painter had many cigarettes, the neighbourts from across the road came acroos and invited us over there. Just had to laugh really - what next. Ariana and Reagan have been brillant tonight - did let them wath the movie that continured on while they ate dinner - you know how they really wanted to talk to you when you called - They really are missing you. Enjoy your last few days. I sign off on Sunday night !!!!!! Love always Mum

John Salkeld Sorry arrived a little late to this party! Link was taking me elsewhere. However have met a lovely T and P from Dorset and another pair in Toronto! You really need to make a book out of this stuff. Maybe increase to twice yearly trips! Amazing Photo's, can almost smell the food.......and the cattle! Luv Zeke

Lynda Why do I have an itch in my feet !!!!!

Fiona Sounds like you are having a wonderful time and really experiencing the sights, sounds and food of India. Love the story about the photos at the Taj. Did any of the Indians ask to have their photo taken with you? Hope you continue to enjoy your adventure and look forward to your next post. xx