Hi Tom! Great to read your blogs etc. but shocked to hear of the mugging. Hope things are back on track. You seem to be having a great time. Take care..LOL G.ma

Looks like Mr Moore's name is unacceptable on this message board. How amusing!!

Hi Guys. It was so wonderful to have that chat on skype with you Jono, and to be able to see you and hear you even tho' you couldn't see us for some reason- probably better that way anyway! But so shocking to hear of Tom being mugged while we were busy having that chat. Made me rather upset to say the least. Thank goodness you weren't hurt, and as Mark says, you can always replace the camera, better that than be in hospital having some serious wounds dealt with.

Went for a run with d*** Moore this morning, or rather a jog. Managed to put the worlds to rights in a very short time. Beautiful morning, the forest was looking perfect. Anyway, he sends his regards. Said Dom spent more money in S A than anywhere else on his travels. As if you didn't know how expensive it was out there! Time to move on.

PLEASE update the blog for those who can't stay in touch be email or skype etc.

Lots of love

Iz

Oh Tom, So sorry to hear about the mugging! That must have been scary! Hope you guys are all well. Where do you go next?

Love,

Mum/Judy

Hi Tom, sorry to hear about your mugging - it all happens so quickly doesn't it! You also need to be aware that some girls who seem friendly will have alterior motives, and when you get back to their flat for what you think is going to be a romantic evening, all their brothers will be waiting for you with baseball bats! Please try and stick together at all times! Go and buy another camera of a similar quality to the one you've lost on a credit card - you must have a record of your adventure and we can claim on insurance anyway. Take care! Best Wishes, Mark.

Tom the videos were brilliant great to hear your voice....love Dad x

Hey there Jon, I have just tried to send you an e-mail but think it failed. Sounds like you are packing in the activities. I agree with your Mum, can we have a bit more written detail. Still working my way through the photos. Louby and Lucas send their love. L xx

hey guys love the photos im soo jelous!!

Hi Tommy, thanks for the videos especially my birthday message - bought a tear to my eye! Views are amazing from your hostel but does the sun ever shine in Brazil? (only jeleous!) (Hope Judy isn't watching my spellings!!!) XXXXX

Love the videos Tom!! Put more up- want some funny ones to watch- make me a message!!! PLEASE!!! And then maybe i'll send you one back so you can see my lovely face! xxxx

Hi guys! Could you please send us an update? Does Aleander have his phone back?

xoxo

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