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| 10th September 2007 MumF | Very Jealous!!!!! - From: Rarotonga, The Cook Islands Hello there, what fantastic photographs, it truly looks like paradise, we are all very envious of you.I am so glad you have both had that experience though. By now you will be in the bustle of LA. Try not to spend too much money when you go to Las Vegas!!!! We are eagerly anticipating your arrival home this weekend, please let us know your flight details. Enjoy your last few days. See you soon. Stay safe. Tons of love Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 9th September 2007 Tricia | Cook Islands - From: Rarotonga, The Cook Islands How beautiful it looks. What a good idea to go there - I had never heard of it. Richard and Hil fly to Bermuda on Wednesday so they will be somewhere in the middle of the Atlantic when you fly overhead! Looking forward very much to seeing you on Saturday at the airport - please let me know what flight so I can check on arrival time. Tons of love Mum |
| 9th September 2007 anonymous | - From: Rarotonga, The Cook Islands WoW! More fantastic pictures!!! Now I'm back to school - I'm even more jealous! What I would give to be waking up to that beach or watching that sunset! Coooooooooooooolllllllllll!!!!!! Rob :) |
| 5th September 2007 Tricia | Fiji - From: It's a hard life in Fiji. Have just seen your pictures from Fiji which brought back some memories. We stayed on Plantation Island which is one of the honeymoon islands but it was a long time ago and it was absolutely beautiful - so unspoilt. The only thing on the island was the central 'restaurant' and about 20 huts for the guests. The water was so clear and the snorkelling was unreal - then I found out why nobody else was out. There was a shark lodged at the entry to the reef and it had been there for two weeks! Nice of them to say! LOOKS BEAUTIFUL. VERY JEALOUS. |
| 3rd September 2007 Andrew kane | This is the life - From: It's a hard life in Fiji. Hi you 2 hope all is well, Looking at the pics and reading you're blog everything looks and sounds fantastic Everytime we log on to you're blog there is more fantastic stuff you both have been upto and the pics are amazing, Fiji looks fab and you are sertainly making the most of it keep enjoying it and keep safe andrew & stephanie xxx |
| 27th August 2007 Dad F | Great Pics! - From: It's a hard life in Fiji. Wow looks fantastic. Have a great time and really enjoy the last few weeks. Looking forward to seeing you back. Dad F xx |
| 27th August 2007 MumF | Fiji - From: It's a hard life in Fiji. Hello you two, good to hear from you and lovely to see another set of stunning photos. Fiji looks wonderful, no wonder it is so popular. I bet you are glad to have a bit of warm sunshine again, make the most of it. Its good to see you mixing with the locals, you get much more of a feel for a place that way. It was nice to hear you met up with your Aussie friends. We are busy getting ready for the start of term and for you coming home- can't wait for that, a year is a long time. Enjoy the rest of you travels, keep safe and let us know where you are. We also need to know exactly when you are arriving. Have a lovely time. Love you loads Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 27th August 2007 David Gibbons | luckyyy - From: It's a hard life in Fiji. looks amazing over there!. looksl ike you two have been having the time of your life out there for nearly a year ... back here soon ... im sure the nice freezing cold wheather will be lovly to get back to! and who knows you might even have a little party to come back to! |
| 25th August 2007 MumF | latest news - From: NZ - North Island (Thermal mud pools, volcanos, sunsets and the campervan. . . .) hello Chris and Caroline - thanks for your latest set of photos and write ups they sound brilliant. By now you will be well into your Fiji visit- its been a while since we've heard from you, how are things going? Have you managed to do any island hopping? Hopefully the weather will be a bit warmer for you and you are enjoying some sunshine. Not long till we get you back home - can't wait. Let us know how youa r getting on and where you are when you can. Loads of love mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 17th August 2007 Tricia | NZ - From: Final South Island Adventures Lovely pics. Certainly looks very picturesque. Sounds like you both had a good time at the brewery!! tons of love Mum |
| 17th August 2007 Tricia | Glaciers - From: Glacier How beautiful the glacier looks. That also looks quite scary. I cannot believe how much you have done in your time travelling. tons of love - Tricia |
| 17th August 2007 Tricia | New Zealand - From: NZ - North Island (Thermal mud pools, volcanos, sunsets and the campervan. . . .) Beautiful photos again. That flower is the arum lily I think darling. Hope by now you are in the heat of Fiji - lucky things!! Summer here but no heat. Nicky and I got to the semi finals of one of the Cromer tennis tournaments so are pleased with ourselves. Speak soon - tons of love - Mum |
| 15th August 2007 Mum F | skiing!!!!!! - From: SKIING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Queenstown, Coronet Peak Well you finally managed to experience skiing Chris and your blog sounds hilarious, just like something off Dumb and Dumber!!! I'm glad you managed to to stay in one piece after your adventures on the black slopes. Keep the blogs coming. Loads of love Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 15th August 2007 MumF | Glacier - From: Glacier Thrilled finally to see the photographs of the glacier. They look wonderful, what an experience it looks like a different world. You have certainly stretched your adventures to the limit and have had some amazing experiences. By now you will be preparing for your trip to Fiji where no doubt more exciting adventures lie ahead. Have a wonderful time, not long till we see you again. Keep safe. Love to you both. Mum Fxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 27th July 2007 Grandmum Grandad | N.Z - From: Mountains, Lakes, Snow, Chocolate and Ghosts! South Island Adventures so far.... Hello Chris Caroline, Another beautiful part of the world you have seen and another set of fantastic photographs supported by superb descriptions. New Zealand really is a beautiful place. We have seen lakes in Canada that beautiful torquise blue colour against the backdrop of the snow capped moutains. You will be moving on to a more tropical climate soon and experiencing the warm sunny days in the Cook Islands and Fiji which hold very happy memories for us. What a fantastic journey you are having and how many wonderful sights you have seen. We are fully into our house move right now and struggling to get rid of all our clutter, which will be in about 2 to 3 weeks.W e havre just watched Liverpool lose the Asian cup final to Portsmouth on Penalties, Grandad says we are getting rid of all our miserable games before the season starts proper. By for now all our love Grandad and grandmum xxxx |
| 26th July 2007 Tricia | New Zealand - From: Mountains, Lakes, Snow, Chocolate and Ghosts! South Island Adventures so far.... It does indeed look as if you have just walked through the wardrobe my darling girl. What a beautiful place. No wonder they film all those block busters down in New Zealand. I had no idea the scenery was so beautiful or that there was so much wildlife and space there. The rock formations are amazing and I LOVE THE ICE CRYSTALS. I want to come there badly! Now would do. Love you very much - Mum |
| 24th July 2007 Tricia | New Zealand - From: Milford Sound - are we in. . . NARNIA? How beautiful everything looks. The most amazing photos - those icicles are unbelievable. The Tasman Sea looks very calm in your picture - it wasn't like that when I was crossing it all that time ago. Waves coming over the top of the ship!! quite scary - we were all locked inside. It is one of the roughest passages of water on earth I think. I love those seals just sitting there. It does look truly amazing - I hope one day to get there and see myself! I agree with Rachel - my favourite pictures yet!! love you - Mum |
| 22nd July 2007 Vic | - From: Milford Sound - are we in. . . NARNIA? You've wasted no time in getting 'stuck in' to New Zealand! How are you handling the shock of climate change? Are you merely putting on brave faces - or are you really enjoying it as much as the excellent pictures suggest? Have you located Upper Hutt? Will take a copy of this latest update of your journal to Nicky's birthday lunch tomorrow, with a copy for Gran, but page 2 won't print for some reason. If you do have time to track down Andy Wardle, he might bore you schitless with his QPR videos (Sorry Chris, I don't imagine he's even heard of Liverpool living that far away from Merseyside!) |
| 22nd July 2007 Grandmum Grandad | NZ - From: Milford Sound - are we in. . . NARNIA? Another superb set of photographs supported by an articulate description of events, ten out of ten. Milford Sound is a very historic area, and looks beautiful in its winter showing. Your experiences and travels have been great to follow, thanks to your consistent reports. It makes me wnat to dig out my passport and pack my case. My next trip of which I have already done some homework on is to tour Newfoundland but with our pending house move it will have to wait a little while. Keep supplying your exciting commentary's and look forward to your next installment. Take care of each other ,stay safe. Love Grandad Granmum. xxx |
| 22nd July 2007 Rach | Wow! - From: Milford Sound - are we in. . . NARNIA? Hi guys! I have to say these are some of my favourite pictures yet....it truly is magical! the dolphins sound amazing i bet you loved it! Skiing sounds fun too, hope you don' fall on your bottom too much! keep up the good work, miss you xx x x x x x x |
| 22nd July 2007 Rob Cha | Cool! - From: Milford Sound - are we in. . . NARNIA? WoW! Fabulous photos - looks amazing!! Definitely a place I want to visit! |
| 19th July 2007 Mum F | New Zealand - From: Walking in a winter wonderland At last! some news and what an amazing set of photographs!! New Zealand looks wonderful. I'm glad you both arrived safely and hope you are managing to keep warm (I like your hat Chris!!) I am so jealous you managed to go and watch the All Blacks play, its been an ambition of mine for years since my college days. I know how fanatical the supporters are. It must have been quite an experience. As usual you seem to be packing loads in and having a wonderful time. Be careful with the driving. I am so worried you won't want to come home after your amazing adventures this year. Keep enjoying it all, make the most of the time you have left and keep safe. Miss you loads Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 19th July 2007 Tricia | Photos - From: Walking in a winter wonderland What lovely scenery there. You are very lucky to be discovering New Zealand - Caroline my Mum and Dad went to visit some of their friends over there when they came to see me in Oz. They loved it. They were staying with a farmer friend - not sure where. Love the hats - tons of love - Mum |
| 15th July 2007 MumF | Home news - From: Back in Sydney! Hello Chris and Caroline. I hope you are both well and enjoying New Zealand. Have you seen any snow yet. Not sure where you both are at the moment. Last we heard you were thinking about hiring a car, did that happen? Rach arrived back from Ibiza last nigh and seems to have had a great time although she said it was too hot!!! Makes a change from the lousy weather here at the moment. Looking forward to breaking up next week and setting off on our holidays, hope its as hot as they say!!! We are counting down the days till you come home. Make the most of the time you have left. Let us know where you are. Keep safe. Love you loads and loads Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 11th July 2007 Dad F | - From: Back in Sydney! Well-done Caroline for a great present. Seems like you had a great experience. The view looks spectacular. I hope you both enjoy the time in NZ. Doesn't seem long now before you will be back in the UK! All is well here. Look after yourselves. Dad F |
| 11th July 2007 G/Dad g/Mum | Sidney - From: Back in Sydney! What a fabulouse birthday treat that was , well done Caroline, Chris you will certainly remember this birthday, no dought you followed it up with a few 'scoop's' at Darling harbour. You can reflect on your escapades when you are back home having a pint in the 'Dog & Duck or some such watering hole on a foggy winters night. We are steaming ahead with our house move tipping out all the things we picked up on our travels and emptying the loft of all the 'just in case ' things we've stored for years. Liverpool have signed Torres, Benayoun and will sign dutch international Babel for £12 million so it looks like they mean business. When you come back bring some bloody sunshine with you, its rained here for the last 6 weeks. God bless take care of each other come home safe Love,Grandad/Granmum xxxx |
| 11th July 2007 Tricia | Sydney - From: Back in Sydney! Beautiful pictures of my lovely harbour. Understand that you are now in New Zealand and going skiing. Some people have all the luck. School is a nightmare and I CANNOT WAIT until the end of term!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| 11th July 2007 mumF | Sydney - From: Back in Sydney! Thanks for your latest photos they were lovely. It was nice to see your pictures from such a well known landmark. Hope you enjoyed the climb, a bit mean of them not to let you take your cameras, no doubt another opportunity for them to make money out of visitors!! Hope you had a great birthday Chris, it was lovely to speak to you. I am glad your trip to Christchurch went ok. Make sure you get yourself some warm clothes. Let us know where you get to on your travels and drive carefully when you get the car. Love you loads Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 6th July 2007 Jo & Damo | HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS - From: More East Coast Adventures... Hi Chris and Caroline, Hope you're both ok - well you certainly look it if your pictures are anything to go by. Sounds like you've met some really nice people, you won't want to leave Oz will you? Chris hope you have a fantastic birthday, make sure you're careful climbing up that bridge and don't look down!!! We'll be thinking of you on your birthday and look forward to seeing the pics on you on top of the harbour bridge. Take care lots of love Jo & Damain xxxx |
| 6th July 2007 G/Mum | Last Lap - From: More East Coast Adventures... Dear Chris and Caroline, Glad to hear everything is still going along fantastic for you, how are you ever going to settle down?, you will still have the urge to travel the world, still lots to see, mind you,both of you have seen most of it you lucky pair. Well Chris we haven't climbed Sydney Harbour bridge, but we have sailed under it on a trip around the harbour. Isnt it wonderful to watch the whales and to get so close. Your Mum and Dad are so looking forward to you coming home, so are we. You wont be able to stop talking, you certainly have kept us well informed and have taken some wonderful photos, and you have still have more wonderful sights to see in New Zealand. We went to Auckland and to the Bay of Isles, but we didn't do any Bungie Jumps, (G/Dad Did think about it--Ha Ha!) they are mad on it there, Well Grandad and I want to wish you a very Happy Birthday haver a wonderful day we will be thinking of you and wish you Every happiness. By the way when you come home we will be in our new home , love you loads love Grandmum and Garandad xxxxx |
| 4th July 2007 Sally | Katie's Party - From: More East Coast Adventures... We all had a great party in Timbers celebrating Katie's 21st. A pity you and Chris were not there. Richard was an excellent Mr Bean! Your trip looks fantastic. Love Sally, Neill and Olivia |
| 3rd July 2007 Dad F | - From: More East Coast Adventures... Hi Chris and Caroline. Fantastic pictures and write up! You can't have had as much rain as we have? Sounds like you will really be sad to move away from Oz. You both look really great on the pictures and lucky to meet to some great friends. Chris I put some money in your account as a birthday present. Treat yourself to something special. Can't wait to see you both now and counting the days down. Chris hope to speak to you on your birthday. Have a great time. Luv you both. Keep Safe. Dad F xxx |
| 3rd July 2007 Kara | Byron - From: More East Coast Adventures... Hey, where did you stay in Byron Bay? My friend lives out there x |
| 3rd July 2007 MumF | A WHALE of a time!!! - From: More East Coast Adventures... Hello to you both - Good to hear from you at last, beginning to think you'd forgotten us!!!! Glad to hear things are still going well, your latest photographs seem fantastic and looks like you are having a whale of a time!!!!!(ha) Hope you enjoy your birthday treat Chris, be careful when you are climbing up the bridge and hold on tight.(Sorry a mum comment!) Hope to speak to you at the weekend. Enjoy Sydney and look sfter each other. Love Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 30th June 2007 Tricia | Camping - From: Fraser Island Madness What is the Maheno wreck? When did it go down? You look to have had an amazing time - what fun. I suspect the weather is not too good now in Australia - must be their winter time? Time to move on? Come home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| 30th June 2007 Mum G | Sailing - From: Sailing the Whitsundays You look to have had an amazing trip. It is great when you meet up with a group of people you get on with - very lucky. Hope your fascination with the sharks is kept to arms length - pretty nasty most of the sharks I saw in Oz. Write soon - tons of love Mum |
| 18th June 2007 Rach, fosters little sis | - From: Sailing the Whitsundays Looking good bruvva! Am very jealous! The pictures look amazing! love eweee x xxx |
| 18th June 2007 Kara (Mark's girlfriend) :) | - From: Fraser Island Madness Just wanted to say how much fun we had when we went to Fraser Island! We wimped out and took the cushy accomodation, but it was still brilliant. Made some great friends there, just like you did from the look of things. Take care! Kara xx p.s. you are making me SOOO jealous!!! :D |
| 18th June 2007 Vic | - From: Sailing the Whitsundays This looks to be your best-value trip so far. What an adventure, above and below the waves, it appears to have been! Sorry to hear about the leaks. Did you make soup with them? |
| 18th June 2007 Vic | - From: Fraser Island Madness What a cunning way by which to disguise a drinking contest. The give-away was when you let slip reference to 'teams of eleven'. Who won? |
| 18th June 2007 MumF | - From: Fraser Island Madness Great to see you've had such a good time and made a nice bunch of friends. The photos show you must have had a great time, I'm surprised you could remember any of it though going by the number of pints on the tables!!! Your dingo experience must have been scary. Good to speak to you yesterday. Hope you enjoy Brisbane. Loads of Love Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 18th June 2007 G/Dad g/Mum | boat trip - From: Sailing the Whitsundays dear chris and caroline, we can't believe the beautiful sights you are seeing you are so lucky to witness what a beautiful place the world is you have seen and been to so many exciting and exotic places that we can,t believe just what you have covered, so keep on with the good work and enjoy every minute. We are in the middle of selling our house we are hoping to buy a bungalow, yesterdayl was Fathers day Grandad got plenty of Whisky to keep him going for a while, and a twenty pount garden voucher of your Mum which we will buy a tree when we find our new dream home wherever that may be. We are still enjoying happy times in the caravan having just spent a week in it with Debbie and the two kids who are a real handful at the moment but good fun. Bye for now Take Care Love G/Dad G/Mumxxx |
| 4th June 2007 Tricia | Parrots - From: Living with the animals on Magnetic Island Just shown David your pictures of the parrots so that has made him very jealous. Katie still not taken off yet - 5 hours late - hopefully she will get off (for Canada) soon though now. Magnetic Island looks great - like the crocodile!! |
| 4th June 2007 Tricia | Reef - From: Our second encounter with THE GREAT BARRIER REEF What lovely pictures - the camera seems to be really good. How amazing to spot that shark. I saw the previous pictures of the cassowary as well - can't believe how big they are. I thought they were really dangerous. Katie and Sarah are flying to Canada today but their flight has been delayed by four hours at least which is a bit of a pain for them. They got to Stansted really early for once! Beautiful photos again I will print them off and show Gran. tons of love Mum |
| 31st May 2007 Rob Ch | hellooo - From: Mission Beach, not a lot to tell. The photos are just amazing - you guys must be having such a great time - am still very jealous!! Lots of things I have taught about but never seen! The Barrier Reef photos are superb - and you have seen so much wildlife (with close encounters!!) - Is it NZ next? I am in process of buying a house - so I don't think I will get to do what you are doing for at least a while! Enjoy! look forward to seeing the next set of pictures! |
| 31st May 2007 Dad F | Great pics! - From: Living with the animals on Magnetic Island Just opened your last blog. Pictures look great. Not so sure about the snake Chris? Looks great fun. Which makes me even more jealous as its been raining heavy all week here! Anyway England won the cricket for a change but Flintoff out for the rest of the summer. Hope you have got over the football - Liverpool but looks like you have lots to do - not too much drinking I hope! Glad to see you both well. Keep in touch even though the computers are not too good. Love to you both Dad F xxx |
| 31st May 2007 G/Dad g/Mum | Visiting Ants - From: Mission Beach, not a lot to tell. Another super set of snaps glad you stopped for a bite from your Ants !!! luv G/ Dad xxx |
| 31st May 2007 Mum F | - From: Mission Beach, not a lot to tell. G'day mate! Just realised that you have added another 2 blogs, the photos are great and the places you were staying in were interesting!!! It must have been great to finally hold a koala. What was your bush tucker breakfast??? Fantastic pics again. Loads of love Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 31st May 2007 Mum F | On the reef - From: Our second encounter with THE GREAT BARRIER REEF Hello Chris and Caroline. Another great set of photos and some fantastice sights. What an experience seeing so many wonderful fish and you seem to be real experts underwater now. I hear that you are now on the move again, where is your next port of call? Did you decide whether you were going to get another camper van? What are your plans over the next few weeks. I know you are heading towards Sydney for your journey to New Zealand, will you be in Sydney for your birthday Chris? Keep loooking after each other and stay in touch when you can. Love you loads MumFxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 31st May 2007 G/Dad g/Mum | Reefers - From: Our second encounter with THE GREAT BARRIER REEF Can't keep off the reef can you? You will be coming Home looking like the man ( and woman from Atlanta) Looking at your photo's bring nostalgic memories of the fantastic world of the reef, and the magic of being in another wonderful dimension. When you eventually get back home you will have a superb pictorial of your adventure's keep 'em coming' Blue'Stay Sharp Stay safe Love G/ Dad G/Mumxxx |
| 22nd May 2007 Tricia | Rainforest - From: Lakes, Waterfalls and amazing scenery Brilliant photos you two. Great to speak to you on Saturday darling. We had a lovely day with Gran on her birthday and she loved speaking to you. Katie has her last exam today so she will be CELEBRATING. Speak soon - tons of love - Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 20th May 2007 MumF | Aussie Adventures - From: Lakes, Waterfalls and amazing scenery G'Day to you both. Great to speak to you this morning and I'm glad to hear things are still going well. Hope the hangover has gone Chris!!! Your rainforest adventure sounded fantastic and your night walk under the canopy must have been awesome. You were both very brave to do it though, I don't think I could have with all those creepy crawlies!!! Your campervan looked cosy and it must have been nice to have a bit of freedom on the open road. I hope Mission beach is as good as it sounds, will you be doing any work on your way to Sydney? Don't forget you can stay at Gillians just outside Sydney before you leave. Hope you are still both feeling fit and well. I thought you would go back to the Barrier Reef a second time - too good an opportunity. We've been to Colchester Zoo today, a good day but not so spectacularas what you've seen, although we did see some tree kangaroos like you saw. Anyway enjoy the next leg of your adventure. Keep safe and look after each other. Miss and love you loads MumFxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 20th May 2007 Andrew Kane | Fantastic photos - From: Lakes, Waterfalls and amazing scenery Just thought id check out you're blogg and my you both know how to live life to the max, The photos are brill hope the camper van holds out lol , Good to see that you're still having a fantastic time it shows from the latest pix how great it is, Anyways hope you get a good place to watch to liverpool game wednesday cnt wait bet you cant wait also, Dnt forget to take some photos of that night it will be a night to remember i think 3-1 liverpool win, Take care lv andrew & stephanie x x |
| 20th May 2007 G/Dad g/Mum | Rainforest - From: Lakes, Waterfalls and amazing scenery Fabulous pictures of rainforest, I particularly liked the ones of the dead snake and the stuffed 'Crock's. I like the idea of the camper van I am currently planning a camper van holiday for grand mum and I, to tour Newfoundland later in the year. I,m am working on Ian& Julie to Join us. Just watched the cup final, a rather strange experience, wanting both teams to lose. Still they contrived to make amends by boring 1.5 billion people for 120 mins. The real match is on wednesday when I hoped to be paid out for my belief in the Mighty Reds when I backed them at 25 to 1. Take care of each other, come home safe Love G/Dad G/Mum xxx |
| 20th May 2007 Rob | Cool photos! - From: Lakes, Waterfalls and amazing scenery WoW! Fantastic photos. Love the rainforest scenery and the animal photos are great - particularly like the Toad! Look forward to seeing where you are off to next! Rob |
| 10th May 2007 Dad F | re last blog - From: MORE PHOTOS Great pictures again. You seem to have good eye for the pictures. Hope Caroline doesn't suffer. What happened to the CREAM! Great to see you both having a great time. Hope your next move is as successful. Not much news from home to tell you. We are all looking forward to the summer now. Loads of love Dad F |
| 10th May 2007 Mum F | Super Snaps! - From: Kuranda & Bats & KOALAS! Thanks again kids for the fantastic photographs. You must have had a brill time- and very brave to hold those big creepy crawlies!! Sounds like you are packing lots in, what a life!! Loads of love MumFxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 10th May 2007 Tricia | Photos - From: Kuranda & Bats & KOALAS! Your photos are great again. The picture with the koala is sweet- sorry they rushed you so much money for it. Great that you are going to get a didgeridoo - you will have to teach me how to play it when you get back. Lovely to speak for so long again - be careful of those black spiders and especially on the look out for those crocodiles tomorrow. Have a great time - tons of love - Mum |
| 10th May 2007 G/Dad | Karunda - From: Kuranda & Bats & KOALAS! Glad you made it to Karunda, What a fantastic place it is We had koala photo taken with the same backcloth as yours it was probably the same bear, did it have a buttrefly tatoo on it's behind? How about the return trip, did you come back on the sky train over the rain forest? Look forward to hearing your next adventure. Latest rumours are L,Pool will sign either Henri, or Owen, my guess it is likely to be Owen. God Bless Good Luck,G,Dad G/Mumxxx |
| 9th May 2007 Jo | The Reef - From: MORE PHOTOS What amazing photos the reef looks spectacular, we're so envious of you both back home with all the fantastic sights you've seen - you'll not want to be coming home after your adventure, everyhting will look so dull and boring, so make the most of it!! Chris the wet suit really suited you, red is definately your colour!! :) Take Care and we look forward to the next installment soon love Jo & Damian xxx |
| 9th May 2007 pip | i can't think of a title - From: MORE PHOTOS hello!! lovely speaking to you yesterday!!! looks like you are having such a wonderful time. it was so strange yesterday when caroline called - as i had literally just looked at your diving pictures - and then you said you had been doing it earlier on that very day! crazy. you both look so well - caroline i love your hair that colour!! chris - i think that you should always wear make up - it really brings out your eyes.....! i arrived back for my final stint at uni yesterday (horaaaah) just got back from the gym and not starting some long awaited revision.. they have decided to start building the foundations of a new building outside my bedroom - so i was woken up at 7 this morning by a rather loud banging noise. they could have picked a better time to do it really couldn't they? about the one time of year that it actually matters whether or not people get any sleep (exams!!) ridiculous! i am contemplating a complaint! hohoho. anyway!! hopefully speak to u both very soon - look after each other. tons of love, katie xxxxxxxxx |
| 9th May 2007 Tricia | Photos - From: MORE PHOTOS Lovely photos again. You will never learn Caro - hope that is not too sore? tons of love Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 8th May 2007 Mum F | Wow! - the Barrier reef - From: The GREAT Barrier Reef Wow!!!! Chris and Caroline what a fantastic set of photographs, an amazing experience and one I'm sure you are never going to forget. I thought the photos would be good but never dreamed they would be as good as they are. I really feel so envious of the times you have had. I don't suppose you'll ever want to come home!!! The colours are truly amazing and the photographs are a wonderful record, well worth hiring the underwater camera. Chris you look very fetching in your power ranger suit. I'm pleased you managed to have another go at the scuba diving after your try in Rhodes, looks like you got the hang of it. Keep the photos coming. Thinking of you always and missing you so much. Love always Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx PS where to next?xxx |
| 8th May 2007 G/Dad | The Reef. - From: The GREAT Barrier Reef Glad you made it to the 'Reef' it's very spectacular,but difficult to describe to anyone just how beautiful it really is, but your excellent photographs will give everyone a clear appreciation of life on the Reef. Well done to you both. I always wanted other members of the family to see as much of the wild world as possible, perhaps others will follow you. Best wishes for your onward trip. Keep Sharp Keep Safe. Love G/Dad G/Mum xxx |
| 8th May 2007 Tricia | Great Barrier Reef - From: The GREAT Barrier Reef What really stunning pictures. You lucky things. I cannot believe the colours of those fish. You must be really pleased with that new camera. Keep sending the pics - makes me very jealous. Tons of love - Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 8th May 2007 Tricia | Swan Lake - From: Swan Lake Very jealous - sounds amazing. tons of love - Mum |
| 8th May 2007 Tricia | Cairns - From: ARRIVED IN CAIRNS Glad you have arrived in that beautiful little town. I am sure you will have a brilliant time snorkelling. Gran was really pleased to hear from you Caro and thanks for ringing. Tons of love - Mum |
| 6th May 2007 eilsel enaK | Globe Trotters Extrordonair - From: Swan Lake GDay Blue(s)Great to hear all is going well, and you are off to Cairns. We stopped at Palm Cove when we were there (less scallies) and went up to Karunda then on to the barrier reef. What about the 'Pool? I had 20quid on them to win at 25-1so I,m hoping that we can see them off. What are your plans after Gold coast ? give me a rough idea of your plans. We have been making the most of the good weather staying in the outback----of wales! still it was great with little Matty, and Katie. making sandcastles on Llandudno beach. After the latest performances of Chelsea, maybe you might bump into Motor Mouth Mourinhio looking to manage an Aborigine team next season. Must away now your dad has a belting video to watch, its called Kill Bill Three, I think its an action movie. Bye for now Stay sharp Stay safe love G/Dadxxx |
| 6th May 2007 Grandmum | Next stop Cairns - From: Swan Lake hello Chris and Caroline lovely to hear from you in beautiful Cairns you certainly are packing it in to the maximum. You must go on the Karunda Railway and then on the Cable car over the Forest canopy, a fantastic trip we did when we visited Cairns. Enjoy every moment. I am very proud of the way you have planned everything and how well things have gone for you. We have just finished a lovely roast dinner your mum cooked for us, we know you would have loved it. just about coping with all this technology, you leave me and Granddad standing. keep safe will speak again soon. enjoy the barrier reef a great experience. love always Grandmum.xxx |
| 5th May 2007 Rob C | Helloooooooooo - From: Swan Lake Hi there - sounds like you are both having a great time - really liked the photos in the last post - some great scenery - and liked the Koala!! Will e-mail soon. Keep Enjoying! Rob |
| 5th May 2007 Rach | - From: Swan Lake Wicked! I new it would be amazing, I'm so very jealous of you two! Hope the move goes ok, miss you and love you lots x x x x x x x |
| 30th April 2007 Rik C | - From: Empty beaches and Little Penguins, Phillip Island Nice sunset photos you got there. Looks like a great trip thats working out for you! Sure inspires me for the future. I wish I could swap being in the middle of exams and all. But i guess you're there as a reward for passing all that. Keep safe! and enjoy yourself :) Rik |
| 30th April 2007 Mum F | More news from Melbourne - From: Empty beaches and Little Penguins, Phillip Island Hello again thanks for the latest set of photographs, they are lovely and you certainly look well both of you. Your penguin adventure sounded great and another lovely experience to add to your collection. No doubt you will be getting yourself ready for moving on this weekend. How are yor plans going? You never said how the ballet went and if you enjoyed it and also how was your comedy night was last night. Let us know when you set off and where you get to. Have you fixed up anywhere to stay yet? Look after each other and stay in touch. Love you loads Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx PS Did you manage to watch the footie?xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 25th April 2007 Vic (Caroline's Dad) | Query regarding the Grotto - From: Finally some exploring... Chris, the pictures are as interesting and entertaining as ever but, please tell me, what is the name of that big arch behind the grotto? |
| 24th April 2007 Tricia | VIC - From: Finally some exploring... What great pictures - the coastline looks really spectacular. I can imagein all the kangaroos bouncing around. Really glad you are getting out and about a bit and seeing the scenery and countryside. Lovely to hear from you and speak soon. Tons and tons of love to both of you - glad you got a new camera!! Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 24th April 2007 MumF | Contact!!! - From: Finally some exploring... Hello again, at last, something new to look at on your blog!!! And it was worth the wait. The photos are fantastic, I am so envious of all the lovely places and sights you've seen. If you ever want to come back to England it will be a miracle. You both look so well and seem to be having such a wonderful time, experiencing so much, can't help feeling jealous stuck in boring old work! The pics are really good quality, it was worth getting a decent camera, so many of these places are once in a lifetime experience so its good to have a decent record to look back on. Thanks for keeping in touch. Love the little koala! Loads of love to you both. Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 23rd April 2007 MumF | Onward bound. - From: MOST RECENT Melbourne. . . . Hello again. It was good to speak to you over the weekend and nice to know that you are both still enjoying yourself and keeping well. I'm glad your trip was a success and now you have booked your flight to Cairns you will be busy getting ready for the next part of your adventure. Maybe you will have a bit more success finding work there. I am looking forward to seeing your photographs. Don't forget to send anything you want to get rid of before you set off so you are not laid down with big bags (I hear you brought some clothes Caroline!!!) Make sure you pay your fine before you leave Chris!!! Keep in touch. Loads of love Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 21st April 2007 Tricia | Back to school - From: MOST RECENT Melbourne. . . . Hi there you two - well have sent a package, letter, card, email and now blog and text message - I'm on the winning side. Katie's party is now going to be at the end of June and in Fincham - she is staying with her friends in Richard's barn for that weekend. Hope you are still having great time - pls put photos on when you can - lots and lots of love to both of you |
| 20th April 2007 Mum F | Catching up! - From: MOST RECENT Melbourne. . . . Hello to you both. I thought I would put an entry on your blog as I haven't done for a while even though we have been in touch via emails. I was looking on in the hope you would have put some photos on from your trip up the Gold coast last week. Come on no excuses you've got a new camera now! Good to hear from you and I can't wait to see your photos, your trip sounded fantastic. I would especially like to see the penguins. I bet that was a lovely sight. No doubt you will be getting ready for moving on shortly, have you decided where to yet? Now that you've booked your flights out of Oz you will have a better idea of your time scales. Hope you are both keeping well. Looking forward to your next instalment. Keep in touch. Hope you manage to get on the webcam soon. Missing you loads Love always Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 5th April 2007 Vic (Caroline's Dad) | - From: MOST RECENT Melbourne. . . . Hope Chris was able to see those two Liverpool victories. The only downside to what must be a certain return to the England team is that Crouch will save McClaren from the sack. What a pity that would be! Speaking of chocolate eggs, Somerfield (the supermarket chain) made a PR cock-up about Easter Eggs. They expressed their concern that very few young people seems to be aware of what the eggs symbolise - that they are commemorative of the BIRTH of Christ! A spokesman referred to the faux-pas as "a typo"! Can't wait for their explanation as to the purpose of Hot Cross Buns! Did you go to see Dame Edna? The new tv series is running over here and dieing a death. Have a great Easter and don't eat too many Red Lindtt Eggs! |
| 5th April 2007 Rach | Boo - From: MOST RECENT Melbourne. . . . Hello there! glad to hear you're still having fun, shame about the job but least you gave it a go! Am very jealous you're going to the ballet! it's gonna be amazing! hope you have a good easter and you manage to get the eggs you want! love rach x x x |
| 5th April 2007 Rob C | Helloooooooooooooo - From: MOST RECENT Melbourne. . . . Hi there! Happy Easter! Sounds like you have got loads happening over the next few days - looking forward to seeing the whales and penguins pictures!! Will e-mail soon. Keep enjoying! :) |
| 5th April 2007 Jo & Damo | Hellooeeeeeeeeee - From: MOST RECENT Melbourne. . . . Hi there Chris & Caroline, lovely to hear from you, sorry we've not been in touch for a while but know how you've been getting on from looking at your blog etc. Melbourne looks great and tall your photos are amazing. Weather is starting to pick up a little here, although it's foggy in good old manchester at the mo. Damian's 40 in May so we're off to Antigua for a couple of weeks, I think he thinks if he's away from England and family then it's going to pass him by and he'll still be in his thirties......can't wait 43 more sleeps to go till sunshine!!! Don't leave it too long before getting in touch again and let us know your movements. Have a lovely Easter lots of love Jo (Your favourite Auntie) & Damian xxxxxxxx |
| 5th April 2007 katie | boo - From: MOST RECENT Melbourne. . . . well hello!! sounds like you are still having an amazing time! nevermind about the job, it sounded rather boring anyway!! I had written and sent you a long e-mail to your hotmail account (caroline) about two weeks ago, but mum says you didn't receive it? which is rather strange... I like your hair caroline, have you had it cut and dyed? looks trés bien. When does your lease in Melbourne come to an end?? and where are you off to after that?? I am in the midst of a very boring and pennyless easter, I'm painting the walls at the ivo for money, good times (at least it's not bloody yellow lines this time!!) I'm also trying to begin organising my 21st party, which is probably going to be in July. Sally and Neil have said I can use one of their barns!! which would be amazing, but all the planning is a bit daunting!! I hope christophe is well and not suffering too much in the freezing temperatures you are now having to endure (ha ha bloody ha!) Hope to hear from you soon, e-mail my hotmail account if you can. tons of love, pip. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 5th April 2007 Tricia | Melbourne - From: MOST RECENT Melbourne. . . . Lovely photo of you darling. You look really well and I love your hair. Thanks for that message - I have written another email but I will try and call this weekend. Have a Happy Easter - tons of love from your Mum |
| 21st March 2007 alex kane | helloooooooooo - From: Still in Melbourne hi chris and caroline this is alex and kayleigh my girlfreind just to say u look well out there and u both look happy out there and my girlfreind is doing travel and touresum at college so she can go and work in the airport to do checking and hope u get more work out there soon as so u can carry on from alex and kayleigh xxx |
| 21st March 2007 alexander kane | hi chris - From: Still in Melbourne hi chris and caroline this is alex les is son hope ur haveing a good time out there u tow and the pics are good the fireworks look good too and hope u fined work soon so u can get some more money so u can carry on ur travel and ur journey and u tow keep well and u seem verry happy together and hope to see u some time so u can tell us all about the journey see u soon love uncle les and familey xxxx |
| 19th March 2007 Andrew Kane | Hi guys - From: Still in Melbourne Hello again guys hope you both are doing well you sertainly both look like you are, Keep it up guys and good luck job hunting sure it will pay off soon i'll keep my fingers crossed for you both , Melbourne looks amazing the pix are fantastic , Take care guys love andrew &stephanie x x |
| 18th March 2007 G/Dad | Hailstones. - From: Still in Melbourne Hy Gypo's, Looking out of the window right now its hailstones the size of golf balls coming down, and a 70 mile an hour gale blowing. this made me think how you must be getting home-sick after so much boring sun-shine and tropical weather. After a miserable week , with a selection of certs going down at Cheltenham as G/mum has said we are planning to book a holiday over the next few days. Liverpool are doing well in the E ufa cup and the new stadium is now under-way They are increasing the spec to hold up to 75k this will reduce the waiting time for a seasons ticket to about 10 years. So I dont think I'll Bother. Hope you get sorted out soon with some work, and would you let me know what the next leg of your travels are and the provisional time scale. Take care of each other stay safe Lots of Love and best wishes G/Dad.xxx |
| 18th March 2007 G/Mum | Mothers Day - From: Still in Melbourne Hi Chris and Caroline, Sorry I havent written for a while no excuses, but Ido know where you are up to via your Mum and the blog site. Life seems to be very full for you at the moment never a dull moment and lots of exciting things still to do on the horizen. How are you finding the heat of Australia a bit different from home we are in for a cold spell with snow and high winds for the next couple of days after a really lovely of spring like weather. We are looking forward to going to our caravan as it is open again. We are hoping to sort out our holiday just deciding where to go we fancy the Carabian as we have never been there. I hear you have rented an apartment it must feel good to have your own base. Cant believe how quickly the time has gone since you left in September but will have loads of stories to tell us when you come home, I wish I was you at your age being to see and do so many wonderful things with your life, enjoy every moment and keep each other safe, I am sure you will find a decent job soon as long as you are together you can climb any mountain as Great Grandad would have said ---love G/Mumxxx |
| 14th March 2007 MumF | Melbourne news - From: Still in Melbourne Great photos and lovely to speak to you on the phone last night.We were beginning to think you'd forgotten about us. I hope you manage to get some work fixed up soon although I don't suppose it will be too long before you start moving on. It was nice to see some more photographs, you're looking good Chris. Keep happy and stay in touch. Love you loads Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 12th March 2007 Vic (Caroline's Dad) | - From: Still in Melbourne I'll lay 6/4 that you didn't blow any of those candles out! |
| 9th March 2007 MumF | Melbourne - From: Still in Melbourne Hello, it was good to see you have added another blog at long last. Thanks for your emails and text, I'm pleased your parcel arrived safely. I am sorry to hear that your job didn't work out, but I'm not surprised you didn't stick to it - I didn't think it was your sort of thing. What are your next plans, how much longer have you got at Melbourne before you move on. I suppose you will be worried about your money getting low so good luck on the job search. Everything is pretty much the same at home. Hope you manage to get on the computer soon . Give us a ring if you are. Love you lots. Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 9th March 2007 Nat and Steve | Let's chat! - From: Still in Melbourne Hi guys! All this looks fab. Have you got a land line we can call you on? Let us know and we'll arrange a time you'll be around to call cos we'd love to catch up. Keep having fun! Nat and Steve.xxx |
| 9th March 2007 Tricia | Home - From: Still in Melbourne How lovely to hear from you - and we got the reminder this time! The weather should cool down soon. I am sure you will be able to get a job - have you tried the agencies in the centre of town. What about asking Pierre or Pam's friend if he can help? Hope you get something soon. Weather here is lovely - sunny and cool. Tons of love to you both |
| 1st March 2007 MumF | Whats the news? - From: It's good to be a POM!!! Hello you two. Hope things are going ok. Have you heard anything about a job yet? How did the interviews go? It was good to speak to you the other day Chris, you are looking well. Thanks for the card by the way. I think its about time you put another entry onto your blog, the news seems to have dried up!!! Hope your parcel arrives ok. I found a letter on my desk that I wrote that was meant to go in your parcel-sorry. Let us have some more news and get some more photos on the blog hey!!! Speak to you soon. Look after each other. Lots of love always Jan xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 21st February 2007 Tricia | Cricket - From: It's good to be a POM!!! What about winning then!!! Good on yer poms. Can't believe it - you had better both remember that feeling - it might be the only time you have it. Your little flat looks lovely. Like the possom too - back at school now after such a lovely week in Tenerife. Nearly as brown as Ingrid. Tons of love - GOOD LUCK WITH THE JOB HUNTING!!!! |
| 21st February 2007 Tricia | Melbourne - From: MELBOURNE!!! Really interesting photos of Melbourne - I don't think I really spent much time there at all. Thanks for birthday card - arrived on the day unlike ours. Good luck with job hunting - tons of love to you from Mum |
| 12th February 2007 Rach | - From: It's good to be a POM!!! Oi Oi you flaming galah!! glad its going well, photos are looking good! you started to sound like an aussie yet? miss you two little possoms x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x |
| 12th February 2007 Mum F | Up the Poms!!! - From: It's good to be a POM!!! Hi me again, great lot of photos. It was good to see the cricket I can just imagine how sporting the aussies were when they lost. Your little place looks cosy and with its own tennis court, swimming pool, BBQ and very own possum what more could you ask for !!!! I'm pleased to here you have finally decided to have a look for some work and sure with your talents you should both pick up a job easily. It must be hard trying to get used to the heat especially every day. but after the cold weather we've had recently it sounds quite appealing. Off to London Wednesday then Friday, should be good. Thanks for keeping in touch. Look after yourselves. Love you lots Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 11th February 2007 Mum F | - From: Two Weeks Rest Hello again. Great photos of the wildlife. The animals don't look too bad either!!!!!!!!! hope you are both ok and still enjoying your experiences. Have you seen any kangaroos yet? Thanks for keeping in touch. Love Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 11th February 2007 Mum F | - From: MELBOURNE!!! Hello Chris and Caroline, thanks for the latest blog. The photos are really great and I am pleased that you have found somewhere to stay and are enjoying Melbourne. I hope the job search is going well and you manage to get fixed up soon. With your charm I'm sure it won't be long before you find something. It was good to speak to you the other night, glad all is well. Try to take some photos of where you are staying. Keep safe and look forward to seeing/speaking to you soon. Loads of love Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 6th February 2007 Dad F | You made it! - From: MELBOURNE!!! Well Done. Both of you have made it. Now you have a base to work from. The pictures look great. I know the word - work - doesn't sound great but you might have a good time and meet some interesting people along the way. Can you email your address when you have it so we can send something to you. Hope you don't get too hot and that you get to watch some cricket event hough England might not be in it. Things are ticking along here not much excitement though. As the weather gets warmer and brighter we seem to have more time to do things. Looking forward to half term and we hope to give Rachael a little help to look around London if possible. Keep in touch with everybody and keep the pictures coming. - Excellent - Dad F |
| 5th February 2007 Tricia | - From: Touchdown in Sydney! Bondi looks a nightmare but love the funny bird - what was it did you find out? |
| 5th February 2007 Tricia | - From: Quiet streets and museums, Melaka this looks really beautifully quiet - you must have been pleased to get some peace for a while! |
| 3rd February 2007 Andrew Kane | Gaday mate hows the barby : ) - From: Touchdown in Sydney! Hi guys sori i've not messaged you for a while been busy but thats not stoped me from checking you're blog from time to time it's been great , Hope you both are still doing well you both look in good health keep it up guys and enjoy, Well im feeling in the Oz mood just having a few fosters beers CHEERS to you both, I bet thats you're best larger being just like you're surname chris anyways take care andrew & steph xxxx |
| 31st January 2007 pip | hello from norwich. - From: Touchdown in Sydney! well well WELL , you have made me even more jealous. Sydney look's absolutely gorgeous - i want to come and visit you NOW, i want to learn to surf as well - i think i'd be a natural.. I spent last weekend at sally and neil's - and went on a shoot on their farm on friday!! it was so much fun - i bought some pheasants back for mum to cook!! hohoho, I spent the whole weekend with olivia and her friends - all of whom were really nice, lot's of alcohol was consumed, and delicious food courtesy of sally!! was lovely. Caroline, are they new chanel sunglasses?? or fake ones i hope. Anyway, love you both long time. speak soon , katie xxxx |
| 31st January 2007 Tricia | - From: Touchdown in Sydney! Lovely to see those photos of Sydney - did not know you had added anything - did not get the normal notification. Anyway - very envious - the harbour looks a bit choppy though - tons of love - Mum |
| 29th January 2007 mark | gosh - From: Touchdown in Sydney! OH i forgot to say we stayed in the MAze and "wake up" hostels in sydney. you going up the gold coast next?? thats when the fun begins! ;) BYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE |
| 29th January 2007 Mark | gosh! - From: Touchdown in Sydney! Hey guys, what u would do to be in sydney right now!!!!!! man alive! well i dont have to much to report. life is good here really. workin alot! trying to get ready for the house. bought a sofa!!! pretty neat huh!! been thinking alot about africa recently. just feel as though someone is calling me there. ;) will see what happens. miss my big headed buddy foster alot!! miss your dry wit! i hope your having a great time. when are you back??? eva??? kara sends here love. she comes on here all the time. i hope i reconise you when you return! |
| 27th January 2007 Grandmum Grandad | AUSSIE - From: Touchdown in Sydney! Hi Chris and Caroline, You are well seasoned travellers now with so many experiences behind you. Australia is a huge country with so many different climates, as you know we have been to Sydney did you visit the Blue Mountains, when we were at Bondi Beach it was quite cold, Grandad loves Darwin but too hot for me. Its great to know that everything is going along well for both. what a lifetime experience it is for you both I wish we could have done it at your age enjoy every moment. We think of you often and love you loads, love Grandmum, Grandad. |
| 22nd January 2007 Mum F | Oz - From: Touchdown in Sydney! Hello again. Thanks for the latest installment. It was good to see the photos of Oz, finally showing that you got there at last. Your photos are great and you are beginning to look quite tanned on them!! It is hard seeing the lovely blue skies and clear waters when we are all shivering at home!! It was good to talk to you both on the phone and on messenger yesterday. I hope you enjoy your week house sitting. have you managed to see any koalas or kangaroos yet? Don't do too much in those high temperatures and don't forget slip, slap, slop!!! Speak to you soon. Look after each other. Love Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 21st January 2007 MumF | Singapore - From: A quick stopover in Singapore Hi there thanks for your latest blog. It sounds as though you enjoyed Singapore. It must have been torture for you Caroline with all those shops and I can imagine how much you will have enjoyed it Chris!!! did you manage to go in to the Raffles hotel and sample a Singapore Sling? I hope you manage to get a new camera because your photographs have been fantastic to see. I hope you are enjoying Oz. Look forward to your next installment. Love you loads Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 14th January 2007 Mum F | OZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 - From: Kuala Lumpur, Five Star Hotel, New Year!! Hi you two. Glad to hear that you are doing ok and are settling into the Aussie way of life. Hope you have managed to find some nicer digs without having to break the bank. What are your first impressions of Sydney then, is it what you expected? I hope you manage to get a new camera to take some photos whilst you are there. Have you got any idea how long you will be there for and where you are going to be moving on to? Let us know your movements and try to update your blog. Missing you loads. Love Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 3rd January 2007 Dad F | re New Years Eve - From: Kuala Lumpur, Five Star Hotel, New Year!! Hi Chris and Caroline Looks like you had a great time over Christmas and New Year. Wish we were out there with you. Finally beginning to realise that the celebrations are over for this year. We stayed away right until the day back to work. Rachael has gone down to London - Wed to meet people her own age!! Hope we can speak on the Internet again soon. Thanks for the great pictures and comments. Dad F |
| 3rd January 2007 Mum F | Christmas in Penang - From: Penang, Malaysia Thanks for the Penang blog. It was nice to see some familiar sights. I can remember visiting the Kek Lok Si temple and how lovely it was. I can imagine that Penang will have changed quite a bit since we were last there, it sounds like its becoming more westernised!! I'm glad you enjoyed the hawkers too!! What was the weather like over the holiday, you look quite suntanned on your photographs and on msn. It was funny to hear you were quite close to the mosque and were woken up by the early calls to prayer!! I remember it well! Keep up the good work on the blog, great to hear your adventures. Love always Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 3rd January 2007 Mum F | New year - From: Kuala Lumpur, Five Star Hotel, New Year!! Hello again, thanks for the latest blog. The pictures look amazing and it sounds like you have had a good Christmas and are continuing to cram lots of things in. The hotel in KL looks lovely and you certainly seem to be living the high life. No doubt you will soon be moving on to Singapore ready for your move to Sydney. What date do you actually leave and have you fixed up anywhere to stay yet? We had a good Christmas with the family despite missing you and are back at dreary school today. Thanks for keeping in touch, it was good to speak to you over the holiday. Love you loads, Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 3rd January 2007 Tricia | New Year - From: Kuala Lumpur, Five Star Hotel, New Year!! What a lovely time you have had in KL. Glad to hear that you have got to Melaka anyway - sorry about the bus ride - how long was it? Dad has posted off your stuff to Maureens - have you kept in contact with Maureen and Pierrette in Oz - so that they know when you will be arriving? Mum very pleased with your photos again and I have printed these off - it is great for her to be able to see where you are. Tons of love to you both - Mum G |
| 3rd January 2007 Jo | Happy New Year - From: Penang, Malaysia Hi Chris & Caroline, hope you had a great Christmas in Penang, the pictures brought back tonnes of memories of my stay there, and made me wish I could have been there too! We had a nice Christmas it was lovely to see Rach & your mum and dad, we had a good laugh on Boxing Day and on New Years Eve - your mum & I enjoyed a glass or 3 of Champayne!!!! Have a safe journey to Oz and we look forward to your next installment, take care love Jo & Damo xxxx |
| 3rd January 2007 Dad (G) | - From: HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!! Have sent some mail to Maureen's address in Australia over Christmas. Today I despatched a parcel which should arrive at, more or less, the same time that you arrive in New South Wales. Hope you had a great New Year's Eve and look forward to our next chat on the skype! Meanwhile (for Chris), Chelsea dropped another two points tonight, drawing at Villa Park. Who knows?, even Liverpool might catch them! |
| 1st January 2007 Grandma Foster | - From: HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!! Happy New Year Chris and Caroline! Lovely to see all your photos. Carry on having a great time. All our love Grandma and Grandad Foster (at Richard & Laura's) xxxxxx. |
| 29th December 2006 Tricia | Christmas - From: HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!! Had a great time at Pete and Heathers and little Jack was really sweet - did you get the photos? Your hotel in KL looks very sumptuous I am VERY JEALOUS!! Shame it is so far away. Have sent you the website of hotel we are staying at over David's 18th birthday night - his main and only request was that we were not there!!! We are going Mexican on New Years Eve - Katie is singing. Lovely to have Jane here as well - miss you like mad. Can't wait to see you again now and get a hug. Keep having a great time you two - love you very much Mum xxxxxxxxx |
| 27th December 2006 Dad F | - From: HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!! Hi Chris and Caroline You have made it look really Christmassy. Well Done! Everybody here seems to have been sick or ill over Christmas. Too many bugs! At Mums Mum and Dad at the mo. Waiting for their return from Debb's. Really looking forward to going the sales today with Wendy Jo and others. Hope you have had a god Christmas so far. If you are online today 27 Dec give my mobile a buzz. Should be around most of the day! Dad |
| 27th December 2006 MUM F | What a croc! - From: Tourism Central, Langkawi Keep away from Crocodiles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| 27th December 2006 MUM F | Happy Christmas from Home - From: HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!! Hello Chris and Caroline, HAPPY MALAYSIAN CHRISTMAS TO YO. Hope you had a good day. It was lovely to speak to you and I hope you enjoyed your meal at the Park Royal - did you have turkey and Christmas pud?? We had a good day but it wasn't the same without you with us. We have moved on from Paulas and saw the Kane gang yesterday. Have you decided to move to Georgetown and what about Borneo, are you going to manage to fit in a trip? I liked your Christmas tree and I recognised the pillow cases!!!! glad they came in handy. I love your new set of photographs, no beaches are going to compare to the lovely ones you visited in Thailand are they. You both look as if you have caught the sun, keep putting on the sun cream especially at this time of the year. Thanks for keeping up the blog. Your travel blog map is beginning to take shape. Look after each other and I hope your journey to KL is a good one. Enjoy the hotel. Looking forward to speaking to you later . Love and miss you loads and loads MUMxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 24th December 2006 Mark&Debbie | Merry Xmas! - From: Tourism Central, Langkawi Enjoy your Christmas in Penang - the thought brings back memories from when we spent Xmas there a few years ago. You may remember the Poker stall which serves some brialliant food - beats turkey and sprouts any day!Anyway have a lovely time and we look forward to hearing about your latest experiences. Love Debbie, Mark, Matthew & Katie |
| 24th December 2006 g/dad | Ali,sPlace - From: Tourism Central, Langkawi Hi Travellers I hope you found Ali,s Place acceptable. Joe seemed a n ok guy and I will give him a ring to make sure he is looking after you. Have you found the Poker resteraunt yet? It's the cheapest & best hawker food in town espesially the Chaek Wah Chau(3rm)It is situated some 100yds from golden sands hotel amongst hawker stalls. Let me know how you are enjoying Penang and let me know your plans forOz so I can possibly help you on that Phase. Best of Luck wish I was there with you and have a very merry christmas. Love G/Dad G#Mumxxx |
| 23rd December 2006 Rob | WoW! - From: Tourism Central, Langkawi Wow - more great photos - love the photos of the rainforest - and the bottom two with the waterfall - great!!! Hope you both have a great Christmas - it will be one to remember I'm sure!! Look forward to reading more of your adventures in the new year! All the best for 2007. Rob |
| 23rd December 2006 Mum F | Langhawi experience - From: Tourism Central, Langkawi Hello, me again. Thanks for your latest blog. Lovely photographs and some more fantastic experiences for you to remember. I'm glad you managed to see some monkeys Chris I know you would have liked that!!! The weather doesn't look that good there but can't be as bad as here. By now you will be on your way to Penang. I hope your journey goes well. you are certainly adding to your list of places visited. Have you decided when you are going to Borneo? I know it is somewhere you want to go. Hope to hear from you when you get to Penang. Thinking of you always and missing you loads. Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 22nd December 2006 Dad F | - From: Paradise, Peacefulness, Parties and Puke, Gulf Coast, Thailand Hi Chris and Caroline. Just about getting ready for the Christmas slog!! Hope you enjoy your stay in Malaysia and remember to book something nice in KL with the money we gave you. It was great to speak to you on the Internet even though the quality was a little poor. Still worth the effort. The weather here has been awful with planes grounded because of fog. Let us know where you are over Christmas so we can keep in touch. Have a nice relaxing Christmas. Dad F |
| 22nd December 2006 Mum F | On to Langhawi - From: Paradise, Peacefulness, Parties and Puke, Gulf Coast, Thailand Hello Chris and Caroline, I hope you are both well and have recovered from your gruelling journey to Langhawi. Well you said you would reach Malaysia by Christmas and you have. I hope that you are enjoying Langhawi and I am pleased you have found some nice people to stay with. The weather has been awful at home over the last few days, frost and dense fog!! bet you're not missing that. The countdown to Christmas is in full swing. We are off to Paula's Christmas Eve then going to see Wendy and Jo on Boxing Day. Rachael finishes work today. Wishing you were here with us we miss you terribly and hope you have a lovely Christmas. Make sure you get on the webcam. Let us know how you are getting on in Malaysia. Love you loads Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 18th December 2006 Mum F | latest news - From: Paradise, Peacefulness, Parties and Puke, Gulf Coast, Thailand Hi there, fantastic blog, I love the latest photographs and feel very envious of you both, especially as its freezing cold here!! What are the chances of meeting two Thurstonians in Thailand, I bet you couldn't believe it. It was really great to speak to you at the weekend and still sounds like you are having a great time. Won't mention anything about the moon party except to say I'm glad you survived!!! The beaches look fantastic and it must have been a wonderful experience to snorkel with turtles. I hope your trip to Langawi goes ok and you don't have too much waiting around for buses. Keep the blog going. Missing you loads, Christmas won't be the same. Love always Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 16th December 2006 Tricia | - From: Paradise, Peacefulness, Parties and Puke, Gulf Coast, Thailand Looking forward to speaking to you tomorrow darling - have now got the camera and mike rigged up so should be able to speak as well which will help!! Are watching the final of the X factor at the moment. Not too sure about the full moon party - sounds a bit extreme! tons of love to both of you |
| 14th December 2006 Rach | Helloooo there! - From: Paradise, Peacefulness, Parties and Puke, Gulf Coast, Thailand Hello you two, great to see some more info on your adventures. I cannie believe you bumped into rory, amazing! what are the chances hey?! i'm glad you went to the full moon party, quite a few friends have said how good it is! it's getting very cold here, not long till xmas now, things are getting manic! am looking forward to the break off work but things won't be the same without you two here too! Miss you, lots of love rach xxxx |
| 14th December 2006 Dad F | - From: Paradise, Peacefulness, Parties and Puke, Gulf Coast, Thailand Hi CHris in school doing play and the bell just gone. Will reply more later. Dad Can't believe you met Ben |
| 14th December 2006 Rob | Hi - From: Paradise, Peacefulness, Parties and Puke, Gulf Coast, Thailand Sounds like you are havnig a brilliant time still - I'm really enjoying seeing all the photos and reading your adventures. Making me very envious - I think I need to do some travelling! Planning New York for March and Iceland for July at the moment though - so have things in the pipeline! Sorry I haven't replied to your e-mail yet - had a hectic half term having come back ill from Kenya and then straight back into teaching - but nearly Christmas - yey! Only a few more days still end of school!!! Keep the journal entries coming!! All the best! Rob |
| 14th December 2006 Pam(Aunty) | Cambodia pics - From: Temples of Angkor, Cambodia Hi to you both,it all looks so woderful-lots of lovely memories for you both.We've been to NZ and Aussie and now returned having had a wonderful time.Sorry to have missed you!!! Look forward to the next pics.Lol Pam |
| 8th December 2006 Mum F | hello again - From: Bangkok, Thailand hi both, hope you are well and enjoying the beaches in Thailand. Have you managed to do any scuba diving yet? How was the moon party? Lets have an update on the blog. Hope you are both ok . Love you loads. Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 6th December 2006 me again! | d'oh - From: Bangkok, Thailand i should have read your blog first!!!!!! you did go to a show! i dare say you will never be the same again, and that brazilias will never be as fun as you first thought! peace out |
| 6th December 2006 markie mark | Dude - From: Bangkok, Thailand hey guys. so glad you went to thailand. we loved the grand palace so wonderful! your pics take me back. miss ya loads. i hope you go to see a chickboy show! their so funny and chris you'll love all those sexy men! hope to hear from you soon markie mark & kara |
| 4th December 2006 Andrew Kane | - From: Bangkok, Thailand Hello again it's good to see that you both are still having the most amazing time on you're adventure, I must say you both are looking very well the pix are brill i'm well gutted im nt there with you anyway will make do with the lovely british waether yep rain and very windy and cold, I'm off to benidorm on the 8th dec for a few days to cellebrate stephs 21st birthday(My partner) her mum & dad live there it's brill as we can get some cheap holidays lol, Take care both of you have a fantastic christmas x x Andrew & Stephanie x x |
| 1st December 2006 Tricia | Diving - From: Bangkok, Thailand Glad to know you are both ok and having a lovely time - hope you are enjoying the beach and snorkelling - tons of love from Mum |
| 28th November 2006 Mum F | Cambodia - From: Temples of Angkor, Cambodia What a fantastic blog the photos are unbelievable-they look like something off Jumangii. It looks very quiet was there anyone else there? Lovely to see you on the webcam at the weekend. I hope your trip to the coast goes well and you don't encounter too many difficulties. Let us know when you arrive so we know where you are. Have a great time and keep safe. Love you loads Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 28th November 2006 Rachy | Beautiful - From: Temples of Angkor, Cambodia Hello there! nice to see some new photos, they are some of my favourite yet, the temples look really interesting and a bit spooky at night I imagine!! was great to see you on the webcam, miss you millions rach x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x |
| 28th November 2006 Dad F | - From: Temples of Angkor, Cambodia Hi Chris & Caroline. It was great to speak to you both on the internet. Amazing when you are so far away but seemed so near. The pictures look interesting. What is the history behind them? Hope you have recovered from the stomach upset. Keep in touch. Dad F |
| 28th November 2006 leskane | Penang retreat - From: Temples of Angkor, Cambodia Hi Kids! Just completed two and a half intrepid weeks touring the wonders of Penang restaurants and bars, occasionally bumping into the odd German tourist ourselves ---in the hotel pool.!! Done the usual touristy thing for Ian&Julie ie penang Hill, Bottanical Gardens, Komtar etc. Still managed adaily session in the gym. Have scoured Ferringhi Beach area for suitable accommodation and eventually discovered Ali,sFerringi guest house& resteraunt it is situated some200yds from Park Royal and 20yrds from the beach. We visited it a couple of timesand chosen the best room with a verander looking out to sea I'm sure you will like it G/mum &I did . I have booked you in for 6 days for now commencing 23/12 .Give me a ring before too long & have pen hand ready for a few admin tips. Bye for now take care stay alert and enjoy your expression of freedom. Love G/Dad &G/Mumxxx |
| 28th November 2006 Tricia | Angkor - From: Temples of Angkor, Cambodia Those temples look unbelievable. Are those tree roots coming down over the road - they are enormous!!! The sunset is beautiful. Lovely to speak to you on Sunday darling. Take care and tons of love from Mum |
| 24th November 2006 pip | hellllo from rammmmmsey - From: Bangkok, Thailand hello to you both!! been a while since i commented on your wonderful travel blog. It sounds like your having a wonderful time still, u lucky things!! the roof top swimming pool sounds pretty ideal to me, the closest i'm getting to that is a pavement top puddle, in the midst of the wonderul rain that england is supplying as with - but nevermind!!! Not a lot to report from me. I did another fashion show for tony&guy and they've asked me to go to london next month which is quite cool, other than that i just have coursework coming out of my ear holes. love and miss u lots - katie xxxx |
| 23rd November 2006 Tricia | Bangkok - From: Bangkok, Thailand All the statues look very strange - some scary and some very golden - what are they trying to prove? Why do they just have statues everywhere? Anyway - lovely to see your pics again and I have just sent an email so tons of love to you both Mum |
| 23rd November 2006 Rach, fosters little sis | Hi hello!! - From: Bangkok, Thailand Hello you two!! its nice to hear from you again! the pictures look amazing of the temples, all that gold! caroline i love the hair! fighting for the gingers out there! love it! chris have you had a haircut too?! i love seeing all of the pictures of bangkok and stuff but i would love to see a few more of you two, i wanna see how the tan is developling! miss you both madly!! ten weeks today since you left sunny england! can't believe how fast its going! take care lots and lots of english love rach xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 23rd November 2006 Rob Chambers | WoW! - From: Bangkok, Thailand WoW! More stunning photos - love all the temples etc... This looks great! I have only seen the Buddhist temples from the New York Trip! Great to continue reading about your adventures! Keep Enjoying! Rob |
| 23rd November 2006 Vic (Dad G) | Impeccable Timing - From: Bangkok, Thailand At the very moment of the arrival here of miserable winter weather, bloody cold, pissing rain, England being stuffed in the Test Match, your Bangkok pictures arrived to make me even more envious of the wonderful time you are both suffering in that awful hot sunshine and surroundings! The only wild life we've seen recently was last night at Peterborough dog track - from behind a glass screen. We were in the trackside restaurant with Katie and David while the little doggies were outside squelching through the puddles. Good fun though. (for us). The scary statue picture is very good. Which one is Caroline? Will send you an email shortly with our latest news. Lots of love from all. Dad |
| 22nd November 2006 Mum F | Whats new??? - From: Sri Lanka Hello Chris and Caroline, how are things going? Thanks for your last email, but whats happened to yor travel blog- we haven't had a update for a while. Let us know where you are and what you are up to when you can. How was your bus trip to Cambodia and have you managed to find anywhere decent to stay? You said you may be going to Vietnam so have you been able to get your visa. Things are busy at home/school in the lead up to Christmas and the weather has been pretty lousy.We have had quite a few photos from Grandad in Penang- they seem to be having a good time and have visited some of the places that we went to whilst we were there. Hope you are both keeping well and are still enjoying yourselves. keep safe and get in touch as soon as you can. Love and miss you loads and loads Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 18th November 2006 Dad F | - From: Sri Lanka Hi Chris & Caroline. Hope you are bothe well? Getting near Christmas or its seems that way. Lights switch on in Ipswich this weekend. Rach off to London again!! Just about to go shopping - Christmas stuff. Send an email if you get chance. Dad F. |
| 18th November 2006 Mum F | Bankok News??? - From: Sri Lanka Hi there how are things going, whats the news from Bankok? We're waiting to hear all about it. I bet you have found it quite different from India- a lot busier. What are your plans? How is the weather- grandad says it is quite hot in Penang at the moment and we've had a few pictures from them. I bet you've been enjoying the thai food. Things much the same at home- Rach off to London again this weekend- weather lousy, wet and windy. Give us a call when you get a chance so we know you're ok and lets have another blog soon. Love and missing you loads Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 12th November 2006 Mum F | onward journey - From: Sri Lanka hi Chris and Caroline, hope you are both well and have had a good last few days in Sri Lanka. By the time you read this you will be just about ready to set off to Thailand. No doubt you are looking forward to the next leg of your travels and although quite different I am sure that Thailand will live up to your expectations. It was lovely to finally talk to you on the phone. I was sorry to hear that Caroline's phone is broken, which explains why we never had a reply to the calls and messages. Have you managed to book somewhere for your first night in Bankok? If you haven't managed to get a guidebook the airport might be a good bet. Let us know when you get there and what your movements are. Weather sunny here but quite cold still. Liverpool hammered by Arsenal today 3-0. Have a safe journey, look after yourselves and we look forward to hearing about your next adventures. Keep on your guard. Missing you loads and loads. Love always Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 10th November 2006 Sally Broughton | 10 November 2006 - From: Sri Lanka Hi Caroline and Chris. What a time you are having - we are all veryy envious here in Norfolk. Fantastic adventure and such beautiful places. You seem to have packed an enormous amount in!! Mum called round last night and left her handbag here so had to return - think she is getting abit forgetful in her old age!! lots of love Sally, Neill and Olivia x |
| 10th November 2006 Tricia | Baby elephant - From: Sri Lanka Don't believe how small that elephant is - how old was it - amazing that the mum didn't mind too - you be careful darling. tons of love Mum |
| 10th November 2006 Rob Chambers | Wicked! - From: Sri Lanka WoW! More fantastic pictures - Sri Lanka looks brilliant and sounds like you are continuing to thoroughly enjoy your tour!! Thank you for the postcard - much appreciated! Will be up on my wall! Kenya was fantastic thank you! Had a little trip to Nairobi hospital so came home a day late - but just wanted to check out the medical services!!! Had a fantastic trip though - just as good as last time! Anyway - look forward to reading more about your travels! Enjoy! Rob |
| 9th November 2006 Mum F | Sri Lanka news - From: Sri Lanka Hello Chris and Caroline. Just read your email and latest blog. Really good to hear from you. The pictures look absolutely fantastic- and it sounds as though Sri Lanka has lived up to your expectations. You were determined to get to the elephant orphanage weren't you. Were you able to see them in the water? So you are off to Thailand in a few days, what are your plans whilst you are there? Have a great last few days and a safe onward journey, remember keep safe and look after each other. Love you loads Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ps Grandmum and grandad stayed in a hotel called The Mount Lavinia in Sri Lanka I think. |
| 9th November 2006 Dad F | - From: Sri Lanka Hi you two. Fantastic info about your trip in Sri Lanka. Chris how did get on in the Dambulla caves? The elephants looked fantastic! Glad to hear you are coping with the heavy handed selling tactics. Sounds like you won't want to come home. Thanks for keeping us all interested on your travels. Keep writing. Dad F |
| 9th November 2006 Tricia | Sri Lanka - From: Sri Lanka How lovely to speak to you yesterday darling. Glad you are having such a wonderful time and will speak to you at the weekend. What an experience seeing all those elephants in the wild. I'm glad they didn't ask me to carry a sack of bricks up to the top of Sigiriya!! tons of love to you both, Mum |
| 9th November 2006 Pete | - From: Sri Lanka Hi C+C - looks great and brings back fond memories of our family trip to Nicky + Sunils wedding, a few years ago now. And the infamous trip to Sigirya Caroline!. I remember giving all my Bic pens to a bunch of school kids. If you see them can you get one back for me, I'm running a bit low. Thanks. Pete |
| 8th November 2006 Pam(Aunty) | Where after SriLanka?? - From: Farewell to India Surprise,surprise-even that distance doesn't get you completely free of aunties!!Sounds like you are having a wonderful trip with Chris.Mark and I are off to NZ on 15th Nov till 28th Nov and Aus 29th Nov till 10th Dec.Slim chance you may be there somewhere??What fun if you were.E-mail add is pam@grinsted.co.uk Hope you carry on having an amazing time.Lol Pam |
| 6th November 2006 Mum F | Whats happening in Sri Lanka - From: Farewell to India Hi Chris and Caroline, just wondering what you've been up to as we haven't heard from you since you arrived in Sri Lanka. I bet you've already managed to get to the elephant orphanage- thats in Kandy isn't it. I hope the weather has picked up for you. Is it very different to India? Let us know your arrangements whilst you are there and when you are moving on to Thailand. Have you got a phone yet Chris? Missing you very much. Keep up with the blog. Lots of love always Mumxxxxxxxxxx |
| 31st October 2006 Tricia | Sri Lanka coming up - From: Farewell to India Lovely pictures again - you both seem so relaxed and happy. Glad you have had such an amazing time in India and hope that carries on with Sri Lanka - I have heard from Nick and no that they have kept in touch so no doubt will speak to you on the phone from there next. Tons of love to you both, Mum/Tricia |
| 31st October 2006 Mum F | Sri Lanka here we come! - From: Farewell to India Chris and Caroline, thanks for your latest blog, the pictures are fantastic as usual and as the nights close in at home we are all feeling very envious. you certainly have had a wonderful timein India and I'm glad it has exceeded your expectations. I'm not surprised you will be going back- and who knows we may be able to join you!! I hope your visit to Sri Lanka goes well, no doubt you'll be wanting to go to the elephant orphanage. Thanks for keeping us up to date with your adventures, keep up the good work. Have a safe journey and let us know when you arrive. Love you loads and loads, Mum xxxxxxxxx Ps like the beard Chris!! |
| 31st October 2006 katie (pip) | hahahaaaaaaaahahahhahahaaa(etcetc.) - From: Farewell to India ahhhhhhhhhhh i am laughing quite loudly in the middle of the library at uni. caroline, your hair is simply wonderous, you look very happy with the fact that chris is photographing it as well!!! oh well, sure it wont last long.. It all looks so beautiful, so pleased your still having such a fun, toadtastic time - that toad looks huggggggge!!! Keep posting your lovely journal, even though i'm green with envy it really is great to hear what your doing! not much to report from me, actually nothing really - apart from job at m&s is rubbish, and i have far too much uni work. Missing you lots , lots of love pip xxxx |
| 31st October 2006 Vic | - From: Kerala Backwaters Well, as your India adventure draws to a close with all it's wonderful memories, all you've both got to look forward to now is more sunshine and spectacular sights in Sri Lanka. Bet you must be feeling really cheesed off! I've printed off most of your reports and photos and made them up into a file for Gran and she avidly reads every word of them. I'm seeing her on Wednesday with the latest sheaf ready for stuffing into the ring binder. Don't forget to visit the Beach Wadiya Restaurant! And please do check to see how our adopted crabs and turtles are doing - and give them my best wishes! |
| 29th October 2006 Tricia | King Prawns - From: Kerala Backwaters Well - Dad had just been up the shop to try and get some bigger prawns for the prawn creole - looks like he was looking in the wrong place. Chris that prawn looked ENORMOUS!!! Your pictures look great - what an experience going on that houseboat thing and the food looks lovely. You have already made the most amazing journey and seen so many fantastic things - well done to you both but Chris majorly for organising everything and looking at everything so that you can make the most of it - as you have done. All your photos have been so exciting to see and have brought your adventures alive to us over here. Before you went to India I was incredibly ignorant of all the different terrain and history and enormity of the country itself. I am sure I am still but at least I feel I know a bit and definitely want to travel there myself to see. Nick is due back in Sri Lanka today - Sunday - so no doubt you will be in contact. Tons of love to you both - Mum |
| 29th October 2006 Grandmum Grandad | Kerala - From: Kerala Backwaters Hi Chris and Caroline you certainly are having a fantastic time and seeing so much of how the local people really live away from the tourist areas. I am sure all the little children playing along the river banks are just as happy without all the trappings of the west. The pictures give a good insight into all your adventures lucky kids, hopefully we will see you in AUSSIE love Grandmum and Grandad.xxx |
| 28th October 2006 Dad F | - From: Kerala Backwaters Hi Chris and Caroline. Fantastic pictures. Looks like you are eating a bit of rice!!! What great scenery along the river. You both look a little red. Have a great time on the river. Liverpool beat Ast Villa 3-1 Man Utd beat Bolton 4-0 Rooney scored 3 on his 21st birthday. Thanks for all the pics wish we were there with you. Dad F |
| 28th October 2006 Mum F | Backwaters of Kerala - From: Kerala Backwaters Hello Chris and Caroline, just come home and read your latest blog and it sounds fantastic. I knew you would have a lovely time there as all the reports I have read have said the same as you. The pictures are lovely and you've had yet another wonderful new experience. I have just arrived home from the North West. Had a nice time seeing everyone and being spoilt as usual at home. We have talked a lot about your adventures this week and everyone is very interested in what you are doing. Grandad and grandmum are off to Penang in 2 weeks so let us know your arrangements for Christmas before they go if you can. Weather hasn't been very good for half term which is typical, back to school on Monday -yah boo sucks!! Hope you are both keeping well and are looking forward to the next leg of your journey. Keep up the good work with your blog. Missing you terribly. All my love Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ps Liverpool beat Reading in a 4-3 thriller midweek in the Carling Cup and play Birmingham away in the next round. Still 14th in league though!! |
| 28th October 2006 kochuthresiamma P. J. | response from a keralie - From: Kerala - The beginning of the end read with interest your visit to kerala. wonder if the kathakali make up artist told you about the make up material- it is very specially prepared and is not only safe but also very good for the skin. regarding massage experience, i am surpirised at " everything off". the client is always given a piece of fabric to wear around the waist- massage is never ever done with "everything off". my blog: pareltank.blogspot.com |
| 27th October 2006 Tricia | VERKELA - From: Kerala - The beginning of the end Lovely to hear from you and your hotel sounds beautiful. Very jealous. Will look forward to seeing you new photos. Weather here is dire - it would be nice to see the sun. David has had a haircut (very little haircut) and is going for an interview at John Lewis on Saturday - fingers crossed. Take care both of you - don't get too close to those lovely little flea ridden dogs. tons of love Mum |
| 27th October 2006 Mum F | more home news - From: Kerala - The beginning of the end Hello you two, hope things are going well and you are still having a good time. Last we heard from you you were on the backwaters in Kerala, how is it going? I have read some other reports and it looks really good. Not too long now till you head off to Sri Lanka, have you booked your flight yet? Still up in the North West but will be heading home tomorrow. Let us know how you are getting on when you have a minute. You need to get a phone sorted out Chris so we are able to contact you. Look forward to hearing from you soon. Take care, keep safe and have fun. Love you loads Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 25th October 2006 Mum F | home news - From: Kerala - The beginning of the end Hi Chris and Caroline how are you enjoying Kerala? I am up in the North West at the moment been to visit the gang. Went to Liverpool had a visit to the Albert Dock then on a 'Ferry across the Mersey' yesterday hoping to book a visit to Ireland. May go to see Liverpool in the Carling Cup whilst I'm here but the way they're playing at the moment I don't know if it will be worth it. Hope you're both well , did you get my email Chris? Well you are nearing the end of your visit to India and you seem to have really enjoyed it. You certainly have crammed a lot in and have covered a good many miles. Have you got your timescales sorted out for the next leg of your journey? Let us know when you intend to be in Peneng if you want my Dad to sort out your accommodation. Look forward to hearing from you. Keep the blog going. Six weeks since you left. Seems like ages. Love and miss you loads and loads Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 24th October 2006 rachy | Wowzer!! - From: Kerala - The beginning of the end Hello you too! the pictures are looking fantastic, especially the costumes they look great! i bet it was amazing to see them close up! very jealous! your travels so far have been very interesting, i bet your sad india has come to a close so quickly but bring on the next adventures thats all i can say! not much has happened this end i went to the waterfront to see hot chip chris, pretty good! i've been put permanently in with the babies at work now! still enjoying it but still plan to move to london after xmas! got a bit of sad news the other day, as of this friday my car will no longer be in use...she's too old! anyway missing you madly, love you lots rach xxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 23rd October 2006 David Gibbons | - From: Kerala - The beginning of the end You guys are both soo lucky to be doing this!!! sounds and looks like your having loads of fun!. Its great finding out what you guys are getting up to and that your still with us :) haha. lotssa love Dave carry on having loads of fun out there for us all! |
| 23rd October 2006 Tricia | - From: Kerala - The beginning of the end Your pictures are really lovely again - the colour is so vibrant. Not so sure about the massage - still at least you have done it I suppose. The massage I had at Center Parcs was only for my head and neck and that was bad enough!! Have seen Gran and she was well - very much enjoying the photos still. We are on half term HURRAY. Time to get so much done. Dad and I are going to Tenerife for a week in February and I have just booked it - we are going to stay near those giant black cliffs Caro - Los Gigantes. Tons of love to both of you. I know Nick is keeping in touch about the next step - so will speak soon. Mum |
| 22nd October 2006 PH+j | - From: Kerala - The beginning of the end Hi C+C, we're enjoying the pics. Thankfully none of the nudie massage. Heather's off to Denmark tomorrow to give a talk at a seminar so she's stressing. I'm keeping put of the way. Jack 'helped' me put a mirror up in the bathroom. Pie for tea. Hmmmm. LOL PH+jx |
| 22nd October 2006 alexande kane | hi chris and caroline - From: Kerala - The beginning of the end it is uncle les is son alex just saying hello to chris and caroline hope u are having a good time out there and hope u are feeing fine and i am seeing my girlfreind and i am ingajed to her and hope u have more fun out there and the potos are cool from alexander kane xxxxxxxxxx |
| 21st October 2006 Andrew Kane | Hello you 2 - From: Arambol beach, Goa Hello again, You 2 are realy getting to some fantastic places, goa looks fab the pix are brill and the huts on the beach look fantastic we are so gutted we are not there, Tell you what chris the mud bath sertainly scrubed you up he he, Was listerning to the radio today and they played the chicken song by spitting image and it reminded me of you cose you played that song non stop remember (Hold a chicken in the air stick a deckchair up you're nose) bet you drove you're mum & dad mad with that song, Take care look forward to you're next update Andrew & Stephanie x x x x x x x |
| 21st October 2006 Dad Foster | Great photos - From: Kerala - The beginning of the end Hi Chris and Caroline. Thanks for the great photos. That must have been a real treat for you. We have just got to half term. Can you let me know if you want me to send the phone? You must have been tired after the long train journey. What are the conditions like on the trains? Hope to hear from you soon. Have a great time. Dad F |
| 21st October 2006 katie | - From: Kerala - The beginning of the end looks like your adventure is only getting more exciting. Looks gorgeous, I would usually be jealous of a full body massage, but that one does sound rather peculiar. Anyway, not much to report from me. missing you. love pip. x |
| 21st October 2006 Mum F | Kerala photos - From: Kerala - The beginning of the end hello Chris and Caroline I have just read through your latest blog and what a fantastic collection of photos. The buildings look beautiful and I bet you really enjoyed watching the artists perform. I am not surprised you found the massage a bit scary I can just see your face Chris. What is your hotel like? I bet it seems strange sleeping in the hotel room after being in the bamboo hut for a week. You certainly are looking well and enjoying yourself. Thanks for the blog. Keep up the good work. I sent you an email yesterday but for some reason it never went, so I hope it has this time. Keep in touch and look after yourselves. Tons of Love MumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxXX |
| 20th October 2006 Mum F | Oh no not me again! - From: Arambol beach, Goa Hello you two me again. Hope things are going well for you and that where you are now is living up to your expectations. You look like you have caught the sun on your photographs - makes us all feel very jealous. Finished for half term today thank goodness. Have you managed to get a train sorted out yet? Dad has managed to get your new sim card for your phone so we need somewhere to send it on to you. Look forward to speaking to you soon. Love you loads Mumxxxxxxxxx |
| 20th October 2006 grandad | prawns - From: Arambol beach, Goa nice foto but who,s the prawn? on count down now myself will BLOG you from penang in about 3 /4 weeks, were they have real prawns! confirm your Penang dates before I go. I,d stay clean shaven if I was you in case you get picked up by the fuzz.stay happy stay safe stay alert, love grandad&granmumxxx |
| 19th October 2006 Nat and Steve | Fabulous! - From: Arambol beach, Goa Hi guys! So wonderful to see what you're getting up to. And you both look so well in the photos - the sun and the delicious food must be doing you both the world of good! Certainly better than the huge bags we've got under our eyes waiting for half term! Keep sending pics - so exciting! Loadsa love.x |
| 19th October 2006 Mum F | Arambol beach - From: Arambol beach, Goa Hi Chris and Caroline, it was great to receive your latest blog. The pictures are fantastic so I'm not surprised you don't want to leave. I cannot believe how cheap it has been for you. I was sorry to hear that you have had your phone stolen Chris but that can easily be replaced, just make sure you keep on your guard in future. What's all this about you trekking through a forest, is that safe? the mud bath looked good though. Keep the pictures coming they are a brilliant record of your travels. I hope you manage to get to Kerala. 5 weeks today since we left you at Heathrow and what a lot you've crammed in. Keep safe and make sure you continue to keep in regular contact. Love and miss you loads Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 19th October 2006 Jo & Damo | Still on the Goa - From: Arambol beach, Goa Hi Chris & Caroline, the pics of Goa look absolutely beautiful and the sunsets/sunrises amazing it's no wonder you don't want to leave. The two of you look like proper seasoned backpackers now! I like the beard Chris, just don't let it get out of hand - we don't want you coming back looking like Jesus!! Look forward to reading and seeing your next installment - Have fun & take care lots of love Jo & Damo xxxxxxxx |
| 19th October 2006 Rob C | WoW! - From: Arambol beach, Goa More fantastic pictures - the beach looks stunning - you must be having a great time! Certainly picture postcard stuff! Off to Kenya tomorrow for some adventures of my own. Look forward to catching up with your next set of pictures when I get back! Keep enjoying! Rob |
| 18th October 2006 Tricia | Arambol - From: Arambol beach, Goa How beautiful that place looks. It was really lovely to speak to you and the line was so clear. I have printed off the photos to show to Gran and to put some up on my wall to remind me in my office that there is a beautiful world outside - can't wait to go travelling again! The mud bath sounds great and Chris looks very green! Sorry to hear about the phone Chris - it is always so horrible to get something taken from you like that. Brilliant photos showing the hut and cannot believe it was that cheap to stay there - why is everybody going to all these resorts in Spain? Really brilliant to talk to you darling. I do miss you a lot and it is just great to see all the places you are visiting through your photos. Chris you look very cool in your Indian open neck shirt - rather film starish! Keep hold of him Caro - tons of love to you both - Mum |
| 17th October 2006 Tricia | Sun and sand - From: Sea and Sand in GOA Hope you two are still having a lovely time - the beaches look very empty and rather beautiful. What is the weather like? We are still relatively warm - about 17C - not as hot as you probably. Katie has gone to Uni today and is staying with Em thank back tomorrow. Pete and Heather and jack are all well. tons of love to you - I will ring on Friday Caro - love you - Mum |
| 15th October 2006 Jeremy & Paula | Hi Chris and Caroline - From: Jaisalmer - the land of the camels Hi you two. Mum and dad F told us about the site when we met up with them last week. Really interesting - but just struggling to determine which was Chris and which was the camel - mind you if Caroline kisses the wrong one it may turn into a handsome (Indian) prince !!! |
| 15th October 2006 Mum F | Still on the Goa - From: Sea and Sand in GOA Hello again, it was fantastic to talk to you on the phone today and we are so pleased that you are having such a wonderful time. You are certainly enjoying India now after some reservations before you left and I bet you will be sorry to leave. You still have so many other wonderful places to visit ahead of you though which I am sure you will enjoy just as much. Chris I'm glad that the food is living up to your expectations, I know how you love a curry!!! The prince of India won't feel the same when you get back now you've experienced the real thing! Thanks for making the effort to keep in touch and update your blog. It makes you being away easier if we know you're ok and keeping in touch. 1 more week to half term thank goodness, not that we will be living it up like you both are on some tropical beach- never mind we can dream. Love you loads and loads and missing you very much. Tons of love Mum F xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ps keep safe. |
| 15th October 2006 Tricia | - From: Sea and Sand in GOA How are you two? Have just spoken to Nick on the internet and they are looking forward to seeing you at the beginning of November. Have you any ideas what you would like to do - Sigiriya - beach, elephant orphanage? Well - Dad was really pleased to speak to you on Friday - I will try again next week on Friday at 4.30 - I will ring you Caro - tons of love to you both |
| 14th October 2006 Pete, Heather + jack | - From: Sea and Sand in GOA Hi Caroline + Chris thanks for your postcard. We're sat here with KT looking at your pics - looks amazing and it sounds like you're having a great time. Bring us back a curry. Just had dad over for lunch and KT is staying over tonight and babysitting Jack so heather and I can go out for dinner. Jack's just been given an early christmas present - a trike - so he's a bit hyper at the moment. KTs got her work cut out tonight (hee hee). Say hi to Nicky, Sunil and Sam in Sri Lanka when you get there. Bon bon. PH+j (and KT) xxxx |
| 14th October 2006 Natand Steve! | Lucky buggers! - From: Sea and Sand in GOA Hi guys! Looks like you're having an amazing time and I think your greatest achievement so far is avoiding the Delhi belly!! The hand gel is obviously doing the trick although you'll prob find you become a bit neurotic about it! Just keep having a fabulous time and letting us all know what you're up to - it's great to hear from you both. Loadsa love and hugs Nat and Steve.xxx |
| 13th October 2006 Markie A | Dudes - From: Sea and Sand in GOA Im sitting at work stressed, tired and overworked and im finding that your website ISNT helping things! Dude it looks amazing. esp your beard! im impressed! No news my end accept i put my pelvis out of joint tother day! couldnt move for 24hrs until it was back in place! quite funny looking back on it! Keep in touch and speak soon on msn i hope! |
| 13th October 2006 Gemma | Hi - From: Last day in Jaipur Hi i have been reading all about your adventures, it sounds like and looks like you are having a great time. well i am in week 3 of my masters now and i have so so much work, but i am really enjoying it. sorry i did not get a chanch to say good bye to you before you left. I will write again soon. love you lots x x x x x |
| 13th October 2006 Debbie & Mark | Hello! - From: Sea and Sand in GOA Sounds like you are having a fantastic time and witnessing some beautiful sights. We really look forward to reading the blog site to read updates on your latest adventures, the pictures are fantastic. Don't rush home just yet - wait until the fog goes and the sun comes out !! Take care and love to you both xx |
| 13th October 2006 Grandmum Grandad | Foggy Day - From: Sea and Sand in GOA Hello Chris and Caroline its a really foggy here today a big contrast to the weather in Goa you certainly are packing a lot in how exciting it is for you, as you know we have seen many similar sights and you never know what to expect next so many different cultures and ways of life. People are so open and often very funny , but theres never a dull moment for you is there,? so glad all is going well for you both, you have a long way to go yet and many more experiences ahead of you so enjoy every moment and keep happy love you .Grandmum Grandad xxx |
| 13th October 2006 Rob (C) | Cool Photos! - From: Sea and Sand in GOA Sounds like you are having a fantastic time - am enjoying reading the tales of your adventures! Great photos!!! Off to Kenya on Thursday for my own mini adventure - look forward to catching up with your news when I get back. Rob |
| 12th October 2006 Vic (Caroline's Dad) | - From: Mumbai madness Thank you for another great batch of pictures. Hope you aren't going too close to the water though! Thank you also for my birthday card which arrived at the weekend. Perfect timing! Hopefully you'll be back home (just) in time for the next one! Love from all of us DAD |
| 11th October 2006 Mum F | All systems are Goa - From: Sea and Sand in GOA Hello Chris and Caroline. Thanks for your recent blog updates it was great to hear from you and what a fantastic place Goa looks. I'm pleased to hear that the weather has picked up a bit and also that you are beginning to fend of the local con artists. Tomorrow it will be four weeks since you left (yes I'm counting!!) It doesn't seem possible you seem to have crammed so much in, it's no wonder everyone feels so envious of you. The beaches look so appealling especially as we are having so much rain and thunderstorms at home at the moment. Chris have you had your Indian head massage yet and how are you coping with the mozzies? Anyway look after yourselves and keep the news coming. Love and miss you loads Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 11th October 2006 Rach, fosters little sis | Hey up!! - From: Sea and Sand in GOA Hello there chris and caroline!! i'm happy to hear its all still going well! the pictures look very exciting, i like the ones of mumbai, completely different to over here!! i can'y believe you've done so much already! how you gettin on resisting the shopping caroline?? i'd def be finding it hard! not much to report this end, ooh but i went to nottingham last weekend - lots of fun, sad but memorable! did you get the message of toni chris? after a very long night out she wanted to send you her regards!! anyway enough from me! nice to hear form you lots of love rach x x x x |
| 11th October 2006 Tricia | - From: Sea and Sand in GOA Just come home and had a bit more time to look at your pictures of Goa and Mumbai. Goa looks lovely and at least you might have time to do a bit of sunbathing. Really good to see that picture of the street you are staying on as well Chris - it is easier to understand when you see that. The streets are just like that in Colombo in loads of places. Anyway - missing you very much and tell me when I can call you on the phone Caro - tons of love - Mum |
| 11th October 2006 Dad Foster | Thanks for message and pics - From: Mumbai madness Hi Chris and Caroline. You sound a little tired but excited. Some of the buildings look fantastic. What was the university like? You are obviously coping with being ripped off now. Keep it up! Everybody OK here looking forward to reading your next chapter about Goa. Dad F |
| 11th October 2006 Tricia | - From: Sea and Sand in GOA Goa looks beautiful - you lucky things. Wish we could have bit of sun and sand. Dad and I went up the coast at the weekend for his birthday and we actually had two good sunny days! Have a lovely time - tons of love Mum |
| 11th October 2006 Tricia | - From: Udaipur How lovely to hear from you again darling - did the phone run out of money? Shall I ring again on Friday - just let me know if I should - text me if you can. The photos of Mumbai look a bit smoggy? Nicky has emailed you direct Caro - about your plans for Sri Lanka. Richard and Hil are in Crete now - lucky things. All going well here and everybody is well. Hope you are both enjoying everything still - tons of love - Mum |
| 11th October 2006 Joanne | Hi there you jet setters - From: Mumbai madness Hi Chris & Caroline, hope you're both ok. Its's great to hear from you & all about your adventures, we've been wondering how you've been getting on as we've not heard from you for a while, mind you it must be hard sometimes trying to find a internet cafe. Sounds like your having a fab time, you make your messages really interesting to read, I particularly liked when you asked the waiter about the toilet!! Enjoy your time in Goa, I believe its a great place to visit. Take care lots of lover Jo & Damoxxxxxxxx |
| 11th October 2006 katie | - From: Mumbai madness looks so wonderful! missing you lot's, your blog is brilliant. love pip. xxx |
| 11th October 2006 Mum F | still on the Goa - From: Udaipur Hi you two. good to speak to you over the weekend. We are pleased to hear that things are going well and you're having a good time. I hope you are finding Goa ok. the reports are good. I hope the weather picks up a bit for you. Hey its been a while since you put something on the blog so come on everyone is waiting for the next installment. It was good to get you on the computer on Sunday, we kept a copy of your conversation for Rach to read when she got back from Nottingham. She is off to the Waterfront in Norwich on Thursday to see a band. Keep safe and look forward to hearing from you soon. Love you loads Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 10th October 2006 Eeles | Well jealous - From: Jodhpur - The Blue City Alright! glad its all going well mate. The pictures look amazing, i'm v jealous! How long are you in India for? THe picture of the three monkeys is hilarious! your imput i'm guessing foster?! Back here things are as usual. Jock, Hood and Mel are in their new flat now - its well nice. We go out pretty much every weekend and get hammered - especially Hood! i'm such a lightweight since uni! He ended up pulling amy the other day, i wasn't there but he's well annoyed with himself! they've gotta go on a date on wed! hahahaha Liverpool are stumbling a bit. We keep losing away (3 games) but pummeling everyne at home! still Chelsea and united have slipped up a few times too so were not out of it. Anyway best go. Take care mate, all the best , oh and Helen says hi to you both too! Eeles |
| 7th October 2006 Mum F | On the Goa again - From: Udaipur Hello it's me again. It was lovely to speak to you this morning and I'm glad you're ok and you have managed to move out of Mumbai. How have the train trips been you haven't said? Well you have travelled quite a few miles already and have really managed to see plenty of India. Chris what did you say the name of the place that you are really looking forward to going to, I couldn't recognise it on the map. Dad checked your account and all seems ok but let us know if you have any more problems. Have you had a shave yet Chris??? Grandad is slowly recovering which is good news. Half term in a few weeks thank goodness. I will be off to see everyone. Keep the blogs coming its nice to keep up with your news. Missing you very much. Keep safe and look after each other. Loads of love Mum xxxxxxxxx Don't forget to let us know when you will be getting to Penang. |
| 6th October 2006 Mum F | Mumbai - From: Udaipur Hello you two, hope things are going well. I am sorry to hear that your experiences in Mumbai haven't lived up to your expectations. I had read a couple of reports similar to yours about what it is like. I hope by the time you get this message that you will have moved on. Where are you off to next and what are you plans for the rest of your time in India? Try to let us know where you are and what you are doing. The weather is awful here at the moment, lots of rain. Rach is off to Nottingham for the weekend and this week she was in Norwich and even went to the Prince of India for a meal, (Keeping up the family tradition!!). Hope you are both well. Look forward to hearing from you soon. Miss and love you loads Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 6th October 2006 Andrew kane | - From: Udaipur Hello again, Everything seems to be going realy quick for you both, The pix are beautifull and the things you have done already are fantastic, Will look forward to you're next lot of pix and hearing about you're next adventure take care Love Andrew & Stephanie x x x |
| 5th October 2006 Tricia | - From: Udaipur That should read you on a camel Caroline - message to Dr Wroe. Lovely pictures again Chris - thank you. I shall take the photo of Caroline to Gran - she is becoming quite a celebrity with all these photos of interesting things!! Vic and I are going to the coast - weather dutifully has turned horrendous - thunder, lightning - no just a lot of rain. Never mind - it might be better on Saturday and Sunday. Speak to you tomorrow - tons of love - Mum |
| 4th October 2006 Tricia | - From: Udaipur Lovely to hear how you are getting on - shame they would not let you touch the horses Caroline - suppose they were after the money? When are you going to Bombay? Well - this week seems to have flown by. I have sent Dr Wroe a letter thanking him, paying him and enclosing photos of you on a Caroline - he should put it up on his wall! tons of love to you both Mum |
| 1st October 2006 les kane | Blue City. - From: Jodhpur - The Blue City Hi kids What are you doin' in a blue city after the years I have spent talkin about 'Annie' Rd? Made up when you spent time in the red fort, so I hope you at least wore your red T shirts. Sounds like you are begining to appreciate the wonders of travel and the art of 'sussing' the right places to go, method of travel etc. It will get better as you go along your exciting treck. Keep the information flowing, so many of your family and friends are living the dream withyou. Its only a month off now until we set off with Ian& Julie (all being well)for our own sampling of oriental delights when we return to Penanang where I will finalise your Xmas arrangements.Bye for now, stay safe and when you run out of money let me know, and I'll give you a few tips on begging. Love Grandad & Grandmum |
| 1st October 2006 Mum F | Next stop Udaipur - From: Udaipur Good to hear from you, we were waiting to hear how you are getting on and I'm glad that you managed to find somewhere to stay. Have you been to any backpacker hostels yet? You sound like the seasoned travellers now and are obviously becoming acclimatized. We are all so envious of you both you really will have some wonderful memories. We really appreciate your blogs though its like we are experiencing it all with you so keep them coming. How long are you in Udaipur and where is your next port of call? Weather awful here -wind, rain, hail, thunder. Work tomorrow, great....Hope you are well and are looking after yourselves. Missing you loads Love always Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 1st October 2006 Tricia | - From: Udaipur Lovely to speak to you on Friday darling and you sound as if you are having a really great time. We have tried to ring again but the phone will not let us get through. Hope you had a great dinner by candelight. I will ring again on Friday at 4.30 darling - tons and tons of love. We have just been to Peterborough job hunting (well not me but Katie and David) - I will get them to write comments too!! love you - Mum |
| 1st October 2006 Tricia | - From: Udaipur Lovely to speak to you on Friday darling and you sound as if you are having a really great time. We have tried to ring again but the phone will not let us get through. Hope you had a great dinner by candelight. I will ring again on Friday at 4.30 darling - tons and tons of love. We have just been to Peterborough job hunting (well not me but Katie and David) - I will get them to write comments too!! love you - Mum |
| 1st October 2006 katie | oooo get you! - From: Udaipur ohhh how the other half live!! i hope you have a lovely romantic evening at your dinner, it sounds wonderful.. Have laughed lots and all your pictures of camels, and enjoying to hear about all your adventures. I think dad is going to try and call you this evening, so i'll try and get a little word if i can, i know it's dreadfully expensive. Nothing much to report this end, my life is boring. Take some pictures of the romantic candlelight place so i can be even more jealous. Miss you, Love pip xx |
| 1st October 2006 Dad Foster | Sounds like your are more comfortable with the heat! - From: Jodhpur - The Blue City Hi you two. Thanks for all the information. Lets us know what the festival of the horse is like. Chris - suppose you have had the football results Liverpool and Ipswich lost. Going to watch Ipswich v West Brom on Saturday. Keep safe lots of love Dad Foster |
| 1st October 2006 Rob | Hello! - From: Jodhpur - The Blue City Sounds like you are having a wicked time - its great to keep track and share your adventures! Look forward to seeing more pictures - the camel ones were great - your mum and I keep chatting about the updates we have read! |
| 1st October 2006 Vic | - From: Jodhpur - The Blue City Sorry I missed you on the 'phone yesterday. Hadn't realised until Mum told me that you are using a different number - so was fruitlessly persisting via your normal mobile number. Will try again Sunday afternoon at 3.30pm UK time! |
| 1st October 2006 Mum F | Udaipur here we come!!! - From: Jaisalmer - the land of the camels Hello Chris and Caroline. I hope your journey went ok and you weren't too uncomfortable and managed to find somewhere to stay without too much trouble. I have been reading some other reports on updaipur and it seems a nice place. The lake hotel is where they filmed the Bond film Octopussy and is only affordable by the rich and famous. You seemed to have done a bit of travelling but in terms of India you haven,t gone that far, it must be a vast country. Have you planned each stop or are you deciding as you go along? If you plan to be in Sri Lanka on 1st Nov you will be able to see plenty of India so I'm glad you are enjoying it. We look forward to your next blog, lots of people are reading them. Hope you have got over your sickness Caroline- it was inevitable wasn't it. Let us know how you are getting on. Love and kisses Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ps Bolton 2 L'pool 0, yah, boo sucks!!! |
| 29th September 2006 Mum F | On the road again - From: Jaisalmer - the land of the camels Hello you two, me again. Good to speak to you tonight and thanks for the email. It is great to hear that you are having such a wonderful time. So many people are now asking what you are up to and wanting updates on your adventures. It is really good keeping in touch on your travelblog and its good to know that you are enjoying receiving the messages from everyone at home. I was pleased to hear that you are managing your money well, it is amazing how cheap things are. You have crammed so much in to a short space of time I was worried you would be running out of money. Its lovely to hear that the people are so friendly it must make such a difference to your stay. Enjoy the sunshine because at the moment here we are having heavy rain and thunderstorms. I hope your journey goes well and you enjoy Indias most romantic city. Let us know when you arrive. Love and miss you loads and loads Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx X |
| 28th September 2006 Mum F | Latest news - From: Jaisalmer - the land of the camels Hello again good to hear from you, thanks for the text and it was a lovely surprise to receive your postcard. I hope your journey to Jodhpur was good. Have you decided how long you will be there? The photos of your elephant experience were lovely and Caroline you looked good at the dancing. I could just imagine you putting up resistence when they asked you to dance Chris. I hope your money is lasting ok and you're not going to run out too quickly. Have you met up with any other backpackers yet? Keep the news coming, its re-assuring to know we can keep in contact with you. Miss and love you loads, MumxxxxxPs Liverpool 3 Galatasary 2 |
| 28th September 2006 Rach, fosters little sis | Alice the camel had five humps!! - From: Jaisalmer - the land of the camels Hello!! nice to hear from you again! thanks for the postcard! the pictures look amazing, i'm so glad to hear you are having such a fabulous time. Everyone is asking about you back here and I just love to brag about what you've been doing, with a hint of jealousy of course! not much to report this end, job is going ok - the kids are so cute! ooh chris I went to see that Talledega Nights film yesterday, quite funny not as much as I'd hoped though! Also goin to see hot chip at the waterfront in a couple of weeks! anyway enough of me! look forward to hearing from u soon, take care, miss u both, lots of love rach xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 26th September 2006 Tricia | Travel - From: Jaisalmer - the land of the camels Having not got India as top of my list for travelling it is now there - I would love to go both to the desert and see the Taj Mahal. Isn't India enormous - I have just looked on a map and Jaipur and Jaisalmer are both in the same state right up north 550 km apart they reckon which I can't make into miles - about 350? Anyway to take 12 hours it must be a way!! Tons of love to both of you - write pls Caroline and ring when you can. |
| 26th September 2006 Tricia | Questions on camels - From: Jaisalmer - the land of the camels What an amazing trek that sounds. What was the story about Peter and the camel please? How did you get on the camels. Who won the race?? How did you manage to get the camel to stop Chris - or did it just run out of puff. You must have had the most amazing time - glad you stayed on the camel rather than going back by jeep and sleeping under the stars in the middle of the desert is incredible. Well done both of you - do hope you are not doing a repeat on Sri Lanka on the burning darling? Tons of love and respect!!! xxxxxxxxxxx |
| 26th September 2006 Tricia | Questions on camels - From: Jaisalmer - the land of the camels What an amazing trek that sounds. What was the story about Peter and the camel please? How did you get on the camels. Who won the race?? How did you manage to get the camel to stop Chris - or did it just run out of puff. You must have had the most amazing time - glad you stayed on the camel rather than going back by jeep and sleeping under the stars in the middle of the desert is incredible. Well done both of you - do hope you are not doing a repeat on Sri Lanka on the burning darling? Tons of love and respect!!! xxxxxxxxxxx |
| 26th September 2006 Mum F | safari so goodie!!!! - From: Jaisalmer - the land of the camels Hi Chris and Caroline, thanks for the latest installment, its really great to keep up with what your doing so keep the reports coming. The photos are brill, what a fantastic time you have had so far in such a short time. The camel trek sounds to have been a great experience, but I bet it will be a few days before you can sit down without it hurting. Chris whats with the beard, don't they have razors in India??? It was good to speak to you yesterday and know that everythings ok, I hope your sunburn is healing. We weren't wrong when we said take a factor 60 were we!!! Where are you off to next, let us know. Enjoy each day and look after each other. Loads of love Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ps. missing you loads |
| 26th September 2006 katie | wow - From: Jaisalmer - the land of the camels hello you travelling twosome!! what can I say, it looks incredible. All the hard bits inbetween must make what you get at the end of it even more amazing!! I'm so jealous - caroline i want a camel remember!!! your blog is brilliant, it's lovely to see and hear what you are both doing so often. i'm back at uni now (boo) it's fresher's week, and i'm suffering today!! i went to my nine o clock seminar!!! i think i was still drunk... Going to some dinner party tonight with my old manager which should be quite nice - i'm having lobster!!! can't waiiiiit!:) look forward to hearing the next installment of your adventure!! miss and love you lotttts & lots. love pip. xxx |
| 26th September 2006 Mark & Kara | DUDESSSS! - From: Countdown to take off Hey guys! Can't believe you've gone! IM SO PROUD sob sob! Anyway have an amazing time, will log on all the time so make sure you keep us posted. Miss you already dude! Mark & Kara Ps went ten pin bowling on Friday and got 169! 6 strikes! Just thought you'd like to know. |
| 25th September 2006 Andrew Kane | Heello there : ) - From: Last day in Jaipur Hi chris and caroline , Hope you're both well and enjoying you're journey , It sounds like you are having an amazing time , The pix are fantastic , Will have to meet up when you get back and catch up , I'm with stephanie my partner and living in barnsley south yorkshire so when you get back you and caroline will be more than welcome to stay, Enjoy the rest of you're journey take care and stay safe Andrew & Stephanie x x |
| 24th September 2006 Mum F | Camel trek - From: Last day in Jaipur Hello its me again. I hope your camel trek is going well. I have read a few reports from other travellers about their experiences in Jalsalmer and they sound great. I'm sure you'll have a good time and it should be a bit calmer than where you have been already. I have text you a few times but don't know if you've received them, is your phone working Chris? Everyone is enjoying your reports and keeping up with your travels the photos have been great. Have you decided on your next stop? Have you stayed in any backpacker hostels yet or met any fellow travellers? Things pretty much the same here work, work and more work. Bet your not missing it one bit. Look after yourselves and keep safe. I look forward to hearing how your train journey went and how you got on with the camels!! Love you loads Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx PS Chris Liverpool beat Spurs 3-0 xxxxxxxxxxx |
| 23rd September 2006 Rach, fosters little sis | Hello there!! - From: Last day in Jaipur Hello Chris and Caroline, it sounds to me like you have done some completely amazing things already and its only been just over a week!! the pictures look brilliant and its great that even though your so far away we can still see you!! i bet you couldn't belive your luck when you came across the monkeys! i new it would be easy to make new friends, heh! well i'm glad to hear everything is going well and your having lots of fun. I'll look forward to seeing the next lot of pictures! word of warning. camels like to head butt you, or is it just me?? Missing you loads lots of love rach xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx p.s. chris don't forget to shave!!!!! |
| 22nd September 2006 Mum F | On the move!!!! - From: Last day in Jaipur Hello to you both. It was good to hear from you and sounds like you are having a great time. You should be in for a good time at Jaisalmer, Amy at school has been there and been on the camel trek and said it was fab. You never said whether you had your elephant rides that you'd planned. I hope that the air conditioning on your train ride lives up to your expectations!!! Watch out for the creepy crawlies when you sleep outdoors. Everything ok at home but missing you terribly. Loads of love mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 22nd September 2006 Vic | - From: Last day in Jaipur Be careful sleeping on the sand. You never know when the tide might come in! Pamela and Mark will be in Australia mid-November for about a month. Not being sure when you plan to be there, but will EMail you their contact details. Will also send Maureen's numbers. She lives near Newcastle (NSW) and will be pleased to put you up if you intend heading that way. Meanwhile, stick to bottled water - even when cleaning your teeth! Love from all to both of you! |
| 22nd September 2006 Tricia | Jaipur - From: TAJ MAHAL!!!! Lovely to read your progress - how incredible to sleep in the desert. Are you going to ride the camels as well - you will have to take loads of photos. Do hope you are both ok you are certainly having the most incredible adventure!! All is well back here - tons of love to you both |
| 21st September 2006 Tricia | Missing you - From: TAJ MAHAL!!!! Well - exactly a week since you flew off - does not seem possible. Your pictures are fantastic - what a tremendous experience for you both. Hope you are feeling better now darling? I have printed off some of your photos to show Gran because I can't think of a way of getting her to a computer! Rob has been following the photos as well and I showed Laurie and Ingrid today - lucky you, the Taj Mahal looks unbelievably beautiful. Shelly had all those henna tattoos as well. Well - I have to say I am missing you a lot but it is so lucky that we can keep in touch with your progress with the photos and comments. Tons of love to you both |
| 21st September 2006 Vic | Monkey pics - From: monkeys!!! Which one was the Gibbon? Did he recognise you? Lots of love Dad G. |
| 20th September 2006 Rob | Awesome! - From: TAJ MAHAL!!!! Fantastic photographs! Cool! |
| 20th September 2006 David Foster | re monkeys - From: monkeys!!! Hi Chris and Caroline. Got the pics of the monkeys. Looks like you are having a great time. You both look great and the monkeys. When are you moving on. I sent an email to your hotmail from John Coxon. Look forward to your next blog message!! Love Dad |
| 20th September 2006 les kane | Taj - From: TAJ MAHAL!!!! Great pics of Taj I remember the colour Changes By the way Gran mum &I were on that bench first 20 yrs ago in fact if you look under neath its got :scouse rule: Bye Grandad |
| 20th September 2006 les kane | monkeys - From: monkeys!!! great shots of the monkeys bet you felt at home, Chris next snaps you take please wear your bandana---so I can recognise you Take care ,love Grandad Glad to see all is well with you both keep smiling stay safe love Granmum |
| 20th September 2006 katie | wowwwwwwwwwwwwww!! - From: TAJ MAHAL!!!! WOW!!! i can't belieeeeve how beautiful that looks!!! i'm so very jealous... i'm very impressed with the giant chris - we tried to do the same thing with the leaning tower of pisa, but didn't look half as good as that one!!! SO please to hear you're getting on so well. A text to mum said something about caroline being sick on her phone???! what's that all about?? Everything very boring this end, going back to uni on monday, dreading it! :( keep us posted! lots of love to u both , xxxxx |
| 20th September 2006 Mum F | story so far... - From: Pictures So Far... Hi Chris and Caroline, it was great to speak to you the other day and hear about your adventures so far. Now that your Delhi experience is over I hope that you get less hassle in Jaipur. I hope that you are feeling better Caroline, it was inevitable that one of you would experience the dreaded Delhi belly!!!! What are your plans after your next stop and have you decided how you are going to travel. Thought you might like to know Chris that Chelsea beat Liverpool 1-0 (Nothing changes!) Keep in touch, we look forward to your next installment and if you can put in some pics it would be great. Look forward to hearing from you. Keep safe. Love you loads. Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 19th September 2006 Big bad uncle Ian | Error of judgement - From: Pictures So Far... Chris - I thought to myself my god this kid is getting around the world like lightening, he's already been to St.Tropez, Monte Carlo & Portofino then I realised I was looking at photos of an EasyCruise advert! Love from Ian |
| 19th September 2006 Big bad uncle Ian | Hi out there - From: Pictures So Far... Hi Chris Looks like you're having a blast! Any symptoms of Delhi Belly yet? What the hell is Sydney Opera house doing in Delhi? Let us know what your next movements are on your voyage. PS - we'll hold the UK economy in tact for you while you're off galavanting! Take care and be safe. Love from Ian, Julie & the girls |
| 18th September 2006 les kane | Sore Head - From: Pictures So Far... P.S liked your snaps hope your heads get better Grandad |
| 18th September 2006 Les Kane | penang - From: Pictures So Far... hi chris&carolline great to see you getting out and about following my footsteps around India, magical place, hard to take it all in. To-day I contacted my hotel in Penang and penciled in 6 days over Xmas for you. I have negotiated reasonable price but have to finalise with manager when I arrive. Soon as you have e.t.a. let me know. God Bless stay alert & enjoy. Bye Grandad |
| 18th September 2006 Vic (Caroline's Dad) | You're turning purple - From: Pictures So Far... Terrific pictures thank you. You are both obviously making the most of your time. Caroline, you can turn purple free of charge if you stay in the sun long enough - instead of paying someone to paint it on for you! Lovely to see you looking so happy though! Looking forward to your next bulletin! |
| 17th September 2006 Tricia | India - From: The Delhi Experience!! Have just seen your pictures - they look fantastic - not so sure about the tattoos Caroline - how long do they last for??!! David thinks about six months. Where are you going next? Let us know what you are going to see - great to see the Parks and the Sikhs Temple. What was in the Red Fort?? Lovely to read your comments both of you and see the photos. tons of love to both of you - |
| 17th September 2006 Mum F | First photos - From: Pictures So Far... Great to see your first photos thanks for sending them. It makes us feel that we are there with you. The places you have been so far look very impressive, and you've made some new friends too!!! Its difficult to see what the weather is like from the pictures but you look to be coping with it. Hope its not too hot. Thinking of you always. Much love Mum Fxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 17th September 2006 Rob | WoW! - From: Pictures So Far... Wow! Stunning photographs - thanks for posting them! Looks like you are having a great time already, look forward to following your further adventures! When are you off to the Taj Mahal? Enjoy! |
| 16th September 2006 Mum F | Great News!!! - From: The Delhi Experience!! Thrilled to hear from you. It sounds absolutely fantastic and you've only been there a day!!! Can't tell you how good it was to hear news from you. The tour that you are doing sounds brill, make sure you take plenty of photos. Where will you be staying?? Hope you are managing with your bag Caroline and that the mosquitos aren't bothering you too much. Love and miss you loads. Make sure you are using the Factor 35!! Much love Mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 16th September 2006 katie | you luccccky things.. - From: The Delhi Experience!! lovely to hear that you're both there and safe! it does sound rather crazy!! sound's amazing though... make sure you take pictures on the elephant ride!!! and keep looking after eachother. Love and miss you both lots&lots&lots - pip xxxxxxxxxx |
| 16th September 2006 Mum F | Bon Voyage - From: we're off! Well you finally did it, you are now on your way for your year of adventure. It was very hard to say goodbye at the airport but we are pleased to hear that you have arrived safely at your first destination. I imagine you were very tired but relieved to have successfully run the gauntlet at the airport. I hope its not too hot for you and you are managing to carry your bags!!! Keep safe take lots of photos and keep in touch. Love you loads Mum F xxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 15th September 2006 Rach, fosters little sis | Missing you already!!! - From: we're off! Hello Chris and Caroline, I can't believe it, you've finally set off on your exciting adventures!! Well after all your careful planning and organising your off on your travels and although very sad it was lovely sending you both off together at the airport. Oh what an amazing life changing experience it will be! I look forward to hearing about it every step of the way! Im glad you've got there safely, here's the next year! take care lots of love Rach x x x x x x x |
| 14th September 2006 anonymous | - From: we're off! helllo you two! i'm not sure when you will read this.. i've just arrived home from saying goodbye to you both at the airport!! Going to miss you both lots and lots - but you're going to have the most amazing time!!! you'll be reading this in INDIA! i can't believe it! Me and mum managed to turn the wrong way onto the motorway when leaving heathrow and ended up in central london.... that was FUN!!! anyway , update this when you can, looking forward to hearing each stage of your adventures....! :) lots of love , katie aka. PIP |
| 14th September 2006 Vic (Dad) | - From: we're off! Caroline, make sure Chris packs his cricket gear. He might be needed in Australia judging by the crocks selected for the Ashes tour! |
| 14th September 2006 Smave (carolines lil bro) | TAKE ME WITH YOU!!! - From: Countdown to take off Hope you have a great time!!!! I certainly would if I was in you position!! looking forward to hearing from both of you through the mirical that is a travel blog!!! only 21hours 55mins now!!! and at this moment in time ...caroline has had one to many to drink and is out having a sing along with the other sister... help!! Going to miss you both lots anyways have a great time!!!!! |
| 13th September 2006 Rob | Good luck and Enjoy! - From: Countdown to take off Have a great time - look forward to seeing your photos! |
| 13th September 2006 Tricia | Caroline's Mum - From: Countdown to take off Have a marvellous time - I know you will. Keep in touch with this site and we will look forward to seeing you back here in twelve months with all the tales to tell. Take care of each other and God bless. tons of love |
| 13th September 2006 The Farrells | Bon Voyage!!! - From: Countdown to take off All the very best as you begin your trip of a lifetime. Enjoy every minute of it and saviour all the very many experiences you will have. You will both return with many happy memories I am sure. Look after yourselves and one another - Caroline we are yet to meet but have heard a lot of nice things about you!! Enjoy yourselves and take care. Love Debbie Mark Matthew and Katie xxxx PS We look forward to reading about your progress on your Blog over the coming months! |
| 13th September 2006 wendy woo | lucky buggers (i mean bloggers..) - From: Countdown to take off All the best on the start of your new adventure. I can't tell you how envious I am of you setting off to see that big wide world out there. Looking forward to each installment along the way. Good on the both of you for having the balls to get on and do it, well done! |
| 13th September 2006 Joanne | - From: Countdown to take off Hi Chris & Caroline, just wanted to wish you both well on this exciting journey you have ahead of you. What a great idea to have this blog site set up, it'll be great to track your movements and whereabouts. We can all feel we're travelling and sharing the experiences with you (oh what a great idea any room for another?!!!!). Have a safe journey and look after each other. Lots & lots of Love Jo & Damianxxxxxxx |
| 12th September 2006 Mum | Countdown - From: Countdown to take off Well I never thought you would actually do it and now the time is so close I confess to feeling a bit nervous. I know you both are about to embark on the experience of a lifetime. So many adventures ahead of you. Savour every moment, look after each other and don't forget to keep in touch with your old mum at home every now and then. Keep safe, don't take any chances and have a wonderful time. You are very precious and I love you very much. Bon Voyage xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx MUMxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 12th September 2006 Joan Kane | Bon Voyage Chris/Caroline - From: Countdown to take off Im sure you both will be a little nervous , but what an adventure lies ahead. As long as you have each other all will be well. I wish I was your age because I know just how exciting travel can be.What a great idea in your'BLOG' know we can track you on your journey We will miss you loads and love you loads. Love Grandmum. |
| 12th September 2006 Les Kane | here we go - From: Countdown to take off Every journey of a 1000 miles starts with the first step (chinese proverb) your first step is taken together into an exciting adventure. However far your long journey may take you, savour and enjoy the experiences come back older, wiser and together. Godspeed, godbless Grandad. PS. You know my philosophy respect everybody but trust no one! |
| 12th September 2006 Vic | Thursday - From: Countdown to take off You'll need a decent kip after flying that far. Makes your arms tired! |
| 12th September 2006 anonymous | - From: Countdown to take off hellllllllllllo chrip and teence. i am accompanying you to the airport - and i can actually see caroline at this very moment , but i just thought i'd say GOOD LUCK! i'm so very jealous - the amount of jealousy cannot be put into words!! you're going to have the time of your lives , just look after each other!!! lots of love katie xxxx |
| 10th September 2006 anonymous | Good Luck - From: Countdown to take off Good luck both of you - see you on thursday at Heathrow Chris!! Tricia |