Ey up Viv - I have made the magnanimous decision to write to you despite the fact that every time I check your site out I get more and more envious.

Looks like you are having an amazing time (although not sure you will remember much with all the time you seem to spend in bars with ex colleagues!). Did Lindsey look after you in Perth? Top city I thought even though there seem to be an awful lot of locals who have long-term effects from all the micro brewery beer.

All good here. Work is dead easy and there have been no late nights since you left. In fact we have all been on 3-month holidays. OK, OK that's not quite true. In fact I can no longer call Beth ginger as she has gone grey with all the stress.

Am loving married life (it's the same as before but with a much nicer toaster) and now Rose has been promoted I can safely say sleeping with the boss is the best thing I ever did!

Anyway I had better get back to it before the troops get out of control and start trying to give me job bags to look after!

Lots of love - we miss you loads.

Chowings xx

hi sis nice to see your still having fantastic time ben sends kisses and hugs on his first school trip today so very excited pics look great xx

Hi Viv - the photos look amaaaaaayzing. Glad you liked Glenorchy, I remember it being pretty gobsmacking. Every time I log on to see what you've been up to it makes me want to strap on my hiking boots and go for a stomping great tramp (or at least indulge in a big old glass of NZ wine... mmmmm). We are all having a pitch-tastic time back at Work Towers, so make the most of your time out... where are you off to after Oz? Have fun you slaaaaaag, B xxx

hello Viv!!
Sorry it took so long! Just enjoyed your photo's, wow. They gave me goose bumps.
I rteally liked that campervan you rented, but I was wondering, do 2 people sleep in there?? Looks like you have a great time, good on you!
Did you do a couple of days kayaking the Abel tasman track? And how about a cruise on the Milford Sound? Anyway, got loads of questions.
Nothing much happend here, didn't go to London. A bit to much to explain here, but just s***ty things, so I decided to go later on. Almost posted your photo's , the ones with th underwtaercamera. Really funny ones! But everytime I get there, I'm too late...working too long. But I want to make money so that I can take off again.
Once again, have a great time and hope to hear from you soon!
Love Kirsten

Hey Viv! I got your text - I'm looking forward to your return visit to Perth (told you it was the best place in Oz). What month will you be here exactly? Only 3 more weeks till Helen and I hit Fiji - I can't wait! Will send you the pics and fill you in on the goss when we get back. Hope you're still having fun in NZ. Linds x

Hi Viv recieved your post card today and read up on your trip You sure are travelling....it is only going to get colder there you know. did you hear about the cyclone at Innisfall you are in a safer place there at this time. We found 6 huts and saw some beautiful country and we are going back up there soon. Bruce in going to repair one of the huts with the hut group Anzac weekend but Easter we are going over to Adelaide. I will see you again when you get back over to Adelaide. Its Great reading your post cards cos then i get to read messages from the dutch couples...Bruce and I send our love SAFE TRAVELLING

Hi Viv
All settled in we both love the house and the area so much, Steve has just reinstalled the computer hence my e-mail. Hope you are O.K. are still feeling well and are continue to have a great time. We both commented on how well you sounded when you last phoned, by the way our new home number is 01322 611867 phone when you can.Well better be off to open yet another box.Lots of Love xxxx

hi viv
sorry for the delayed response but its been party party party and rain rain rain here !!
im in cairns and have just spent 3 days on a boat diving in the barrier reef it was totally amazing althougth there was some rain and alot of waves especially on the way home where our 25m long liner boat actully got air !! we lost a load of stuff off the boat nearly including the life raft !! all the fridges opened and there was beer rolling all around the cabin the inside panels of the boat came off and all the contents also ended up rolling around the cabin. part of the ceiling fell down and so did alot of people !!! but it was such good fun !! off to NZ in 1 week where would you say are absolute must see s ??? i only have a month so dont want to miss the best bits !!

hope that you are well and im sorry we didn't catch up before i left

take care

belinda x

Hello! Just a look at your Sydney photos with Ms James, how I wish I was there too! have a fabulous time and keep putting photos up, they're beautiful. Have fun hon xx

Hi9 Viv how is the weather So glad Melbourne seems warm to you NOW....Sounds like you are having a ball and I love Jabba must be good having your own transport again. Seals,Penguins Big birds and little ones to Have you seen the KIWI yet??? It is a long weekend here this weekend so we are off to look for more huts. sounds fun but cool will have a red or two this week for you your photos are great and it is sure good reading your diaries and doing your trip with you...lots of love

Hi Viv, just had a chance to look at your site and catch up on your movements. Looks like you are having a great time! My Monday morning has so far consisted of reading Talia's email from Thailand and your website, so I'm feeling good about sitting a my desk for the next 5 days! Take care, Johnx

Hallo Vivian,from Holland where the weather is cold and rainy.We have notice on your journal you are still in Tasmanie and I think you have the year of your live.We had a very good trip to the Carribean ans it was beautiful to visit the ABC-islands.We have visit our friends on the island Curacao,the wedding of our daughter on the island Bonaire and after that we are visiting Aruba.The most famous attraction on Aruba is Palm Beach,that is a real Bounty Island and a very tourist-island.I hope that you have a good time and that you enjoy,greatings to Jenny and Darcy and Chris and Bruce,we have read their message.Suzy and Rinus from Holland.