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| 28th October 2009 Ma | Nearly over - From: Elephant Island Hi kids, nice to get another blog. Glad everything turned out ok with the 'police' and your passports. That's the type of type of thing we really worry about - anyway alls well that ends well! Can't wait to see you - bet you'll have mixed emotions. Think it will be nice for you to be home, but bet you get itchy feet again after a while. We've got a few people coming round Saturday night - Anna's annual Holloween Party - think Anna has found you some outfits but you are probably experts at putting something together from your time at the ski hotel. I've just ordered an electric heater for the gazebo - should be a great night. See you in a couple of days. Enjoy your last couple of days. Mum xxx |
| 8th October 2009 MajaSteve | Hi Ma n Pa - From: Cheerio Possums We're flying to Vietnam on Tuesday morning, just a short hour and a half to Hanoi, the capital in the north of the country. We'll probably stay there for most of the 2 weeks with a few mini trips to Sapa and Ha Long Bay. See you in 3 weeks! |
| 7th October 2009 Ma n Pa | - From: Cheerio Possums great photos and blog kids. the pop concert looked fantastic, must have been great being vip's for a day. Cant believe you will be home in just over 3 weeks. Really glad you had a nice time at the ski resort. We'll probably be up all night talking about it when you get home. The photo of the view from Pru's house is my fav photo. We were meant to go to a soul concert tonight but its been cancelled because David Guest has flu! but mum thinks its because he's only sold half of the tickets. Let us know when you are going to Vietman and whereyou will be so that I can follow you on the map. I know you mentioned Laos but its a massive country. Is that your last blog (probably). Cant wait to see you. Looking forward to 3 weeks on Friday. Love Dad xx |
| 6th October 2009 Teena | - From: Home among the Gumtrees! Hi guys - really enjoyed reading your blog (helped with the boredom of being the only one here at Ski Rider today). Take care on your travels and keep in touch. |
| 5th October 2009 Anna | - From: Cheerio Possums Oh my god, I actually nearly shed a tear at that ending! Maja you'd be a good writer, could you do me a novel please :) Good to hear you had a fab time and made some great friends :) not long till you're back home and we're all beefing our eyes out cause we havent seen you forever and a day (more like devo'd you've come back) only kidding :) lol hope you have a great time on the last leg of your journey, see you in 25 days! Best save some of those fancy dress outfits for my halloween party! x x x |
| 5th October 2009 Danny Hill | Sounds amazing! - From: Home among the Gumtrees! I bet you're not missing Bradford :) |
| 4th October 2009 Ingrid | Lovely - From: Home among the Gumtrees! photos and stories as always. Are you ever coming back? I know I wouldn't. ;) Miss you! x x x |
| 19th September 2009 dad | - From: Home among the Gumtrees! nice to read your blog its been a long time But we seem to text a lot lately, cant wait to see you both the photos are great fantastic see you soon xxxxx |
| 17th September 2009 Karin Arvidsson | Thank you for your letter! - From: Home among the Gumtrees! I was so glad to hear from you. I think I know rather much about the world,due to my old job,but now I understand I know very little.I thought Australia was desert and more desert.All the animals you see.The wombats for example.Never heard of those animals. Enar and I are rather well. The operation of the thingEnar had in the corner of the eye went well. This week they have taken all the 17 stiches,so I can hardly see there is a transplantation.It has been a lovely autumn and we pick and give away a lot df mushroms as we cannot eat all of them.Enar is on the golf -course but nowadays they use gof-car.His partner 89 years old! Enar and I wish you both all the best. Grand Ma Karin |
| 8th September 2009 Leif Ericsson | - From: Lazing on a sunny afternoon! Hej Om ni inte kommer ihåg mig så är jag Eriks kompis. Min dotter Moa är på väg ut i världen på i stort samma resa som ni har varit på. Jag har tipsat henne om er utsökta blogg. Hon kanske kan få några bra tips. Lycka till Leif |
| 27th June 2009 Birgitta | - From: Lazing on a sunny afternoon! Well, a lot of information about many things on your blog! How is your work? I will be going to Brussels on Sunday afternoon for a three day meeting Mon-Wed. The exiciting thing is that on Wednesday the 1 July Sweden takes over the Presidency of the European Union. I am lucky to have the opportunity to be i Brussels that special day! Summer is here and it is lovely. It is really warm and sunny with some 25 degrees in Stockholm, but I saw that todays national record was Skellefteå with 31!/Birgitta |
| 25th June 2009 Kajsa | - From: Lazing on a sunny afternoon! Hey you guys. I guess you have heard about Mike´s job offering. We had to go to USA to see were the job were located. We are now back in Sweden from our trip to the states. Chicago was a lovely city, Middelbury though was very small. I hope maby that we can skype this weekend. If you have got internet ofcourse. I hope that your jobs goes well. A lot of hugs from me. Miss you! |
| 22nd June 2009 Karin Arvidsson | Summer is here! - From: Lazing on a sunny afternoon! At last we have got something like summer.Enar has been on the golf-course today.He came home soaking wet through a hail-shower.But here it was warm and sunny. Everything is green and we have lots of flowers.Birgitta has been here during midsummer.We have met some relatives she never met before and looked at houses where her ancestors lived once upon a time.Best wishes from Grandma |
| 21st June 2009 dad | - From: Lazing on a sunny afternoon! believe it or not, mum and I are watching karate kid , then one of the photos has shadow karate ! Great photos All the best with jobs xxxxx |
| 15th June 2009 MajaSteve | Hello Mum, Dad and Ingrid.. - From: New Zealand: South Island Ingrid is Astrid by the way if your wondering :) Your comments always give us a good chuckle..hoppas du bra och du far en mike bra sommar!..not sure ive spelt that right haha. its defo all about the small things..have fun, we're missing you Iselidh! Mum and Dad, great to hear from you and we're missing you too but we've had a full day back in Christchurch and are both feeling much better for it after our "interesting" Fiji experience, cold and chest infection fully cleared up now and even the stomachs better...at long last! :) It was really nice to speak to you this morning, since then we've booked into the Glebe, Sydney the place where we stayed before, will be nice going back there for a few days before the next big adventure begins...really looking forward to the Ski Season!!!! Just looked back at the last blog for the first time, wow those photo's are amazing! Speak soon, Steve x |
| 12th June 2009 dad | - From: New Zealand: South Island great blog,great photos,breathtaking views thanks kids,really enjoyed it. How are you both ? Holiday time nearly over for you two ,soon it will be time to work for you. I hope you enjoy FIJI ,I really envy you (AGAIN). Everything is good at home, ma is getting into job I am still at bakery and ANNA is going to Mexico in 10 days time .So maybe we will get a bit of peace and quiet for 2 weeks. Any chance of any photos from FIJI Good luck with new jobs I'm sure you'll be okay missing you love dad xxxxxx |
| 9th June 2009 Ma | WOW - From: New Zealand: South Island Hi kids, thanks for the update. The photo's are out of this world - such extreme landscapes. Just a shame it's so cold. Steve, you may need an inhaler in the extreme weather or when you are climbing? May be worth asking the doctor. Hope you are feeling a bit better now that you're in the sun again. Enjoy your week before you start work like the rest of us! Lots of love, mum xx |
| 8th June 2009 Ingrid again | P.S. - From: New Zealand: South Island Have you never played frisbee golf in Uppsala? Chris n his friends are obsessed with it so I bet he'll be jealous once he sees these pics. x x x |
| 8th June 2009 Ingrid | Sick - From: New Zealand: South Island You guys make me sick! But I still love you so you're forgiven... :) Wish I could be there! Don't forget how lucky you are! Most of us will never experience half of everything you've seen on your journey. Enjoy! Luckily the summer is here so at least we have something to be happy about for a couple of months now... It's the little things eh... Miss you! x x x |
| 31st May 2009 Krister Lergård | Grattis! - From: New Zealand: WOW WOW WOW! Hej på er, hörde av Erik o Kicki att ni har förlovat er. Ett stort grattis till er båda! Vilken härlig, fantastiskt resa ni verkar vara på och vilka fina bilder. Kul att följa er på färden! Kram/Krister |
| 29th May 2009 Dad | - From: New Zealand: WOW WOW WOW! Hi kids, thanks for another great blog, fabulous photos again! You both look great again! It must be really weird when the weather is cold and you are standing on hot water under the sand, you really seem to be enjoying New Zealand. What is the next blog going to be??? Is it Fiji?! I'm glad you're going to Fiji before you start work, I was going to suggest having a few days in a really posh hotel before the job started but this weeks holiday should be fantastic, good luck! Everything is good at home, the weather is lovely for a change. We missed the Man Utd game because of the quiz. It was nice to see Stephen and Helen again, we havent seen them for over a month and they were asking all sorts of questions about you two. Mum is having her 1st weeks holiday after only working for 2 and a half weeks! In 6 weeks she starts her 6 weeks holiday! Thats all for now, hope your tour of the south island is going well, I wonder which you prefer north or south. Bye for now. Missing you. Love Mum, Dad, Anna and Oscar (Anna is as daft as ever but at least she hasnt mentioned a new car for a while) xxxx |
| 28th May 2009 Kristina | Mams - From: The Magical Mystery Tour Hej! Så bra att Maja blivit frisk och att det blir en ny semesterresa i er resa - ni måste ju vila (tina) upp er efter några veckor i kylan. Jag har jobbat väldigt mycket de senaste dagarna men nu ser det ut att lätta. Kan vi Skypa i helgen? Har du tittat på studier.nu - var det något intressant. Kram till er båda från Kristina |
| 23rd May 2009 Grandma | wow and wow again - From: New Zealand: WOW WOW WOW! What amazing pictures. It really makes you realise what a great big world it is out there and how little of it we have seen. I am so glad that you took this opportunity to see and experience all the wonderful sights and different cultures so far removed from our own. It makes me wonder if you will ever be able to settle down again. Take good care of yourselves. Love Grandma |
| 18th May 2009 Kristina | Vi längtar efter er - From: The Magical Mystery Tour Hej! Intressant att läsa och titta på bilderna i er blogg. De syns verkligen på era kläder att det går mot vinter där ni är. Åh vad roligt det vara att höra din röst i lördags Maja. Vi saknar er båda. Vi har haft en intensiv arbetshelg. Jag planterade blommor, städade och räfsade bort gamla löv mm. Erik fixade deklarationerna (hade begärt uppskov av skatteverket för de skulle ha varit inne förra veckan) räfsade och tvättade altan och balkong räcket med högtyckstvätt - nu väntar målning. Vi är lediga torsdag och fredag denna vecka. På fredag träffar vi mormor, morfar, Birgitta, Kajsa och Micke i Stockholm. Vi hoppas på vackert väder då. Kram mams |
| 10th May 2009 anonymous | - From: The Magical Mystery Tour Another fab blog plus fantastic photos we really appreciate all your hard work . Aussie looks great but now you have wet our appetites with nz so now we cant wait to see some photos of there. The camper van sounds amazing. You 2 look great in the photos. Everythings ok at home mums started her job and will be running the school in no time I am pretty busy so mum is happy again. Good luck in nz these 4 weeks will fly by so make the most of every minute, see you soon love dad xxxxx |
| 5th May 2009 Ma | Hello from Shelf - From: The Magical Mystery Tour Hi, another brilliant blog. Can't wait to hear what New Zealand is like. Good luck, Mum x |
| 30th April 2009 Alexa and Bob | You'll love NZ - From: And then there was Sydney! Australia seems nice guys. Sounds a good idea heading off to NZ now though. I think you'll really enjoy it and find it very relaxing. Wish i was coming too. I'll try and get some info to you on email. Having probs with internet at home, so will have to get something to you whilst i'm at work. xxxx |
| 26th April 2009 dad | - From: And then there was Sydney! I bet you are in your camperwagon now as I am typing my BLOG,The photos are fantastic from Sydney .The harbour especially,I remember seeing Billy Connelly on the bridge, fantastic,I really envy you ,there are also some lovely photos of you two , you both look really great, I think I said this in the last blog. Here is some different news from home, Katy has won the northern section of a 'FIGHT RACISM IN FOOTBALL' and goes thru to the last 8 nationwide, she had to write an essay and did it without anyone knowing , she got presented on the Valley Parade pitch with a scvroll from the FA with The England managers signature. Then after the game she went hunting autographs and MARK BOWER signed his shirt and gave her it! GOOD LUCK ,thanks again for yet another fab blog xxxx |
| 26th April 2009 Birgitta | - From: And then there was Sydney! Hej Maja o Steve. Det var länge sedan jag läste er blog. Trodde att ni hade lagt ned den, men det var kanske bara tillfälligt. Det är härligt att läsa om era fantastiska äventyr och så jätteroligt att ni har fått jobb på skidort! Fina foton och ni ser väldigt hälsosamma ut. Det verkar som att ni under resandet också blir bekanta med många olika sorters matkulturer. Det är ju också spännande men med erfarenheten från Egypten (montezumas hämd i 1 vecka efter hemkomsten) så undrar jag ju vad magarna säger! Jag jobbar på som vanligt och nu börjar det dra ihop sig för ordförandeskap i EU för Sverige. Det inträffar vid halvårsskiftet så det blir förmodligen ett intensivt halvår. Tack för det fina vykortet. Jag vill gärna ha fler! |
| 26th April 2009 karin arvdsson | WE ARE ENVIOUS - From: And then there was Sydney! We are envious of you. We think you have a wonderful time seeing lots of interesting things.But things are not so bad here spring has come with a wonderful sun and the snow is disappearing a little every day. Yesterday we went to buy flowers outdoor flowers:we keep them in the green-house for the first weeks.We have nice neighbours.They help us with a lot of things, changing tyres,coming with fresh asparagus soup and so on.I have troubles with my eyes, small troubles, so I have to finish my comment and wish you all the best;both of you!Grandma Karin |
| 24th April 2009 grandma | Well done. - From: And then there was Sydney! Well done for getting the jobs. I bet you will meet some very interesting people. You seem to be packing an awful lot into your trip. We all get really excited when we get the blogs, they are very well written.You will have to help me rewrite my diaries from Iraq when you get back.I am so pleased that everything is going well for you. Take care. Love Grandma. |
| 24th April 2009 MajaSteve | Congratulations on the new job, thats great news!!!! - From: And then there was Sydney! Well done mum, we're both really happy for you. P.S the blogs are a joint effort haha! |
| 24th April 2009 Ma | Jealous - From: And then there was Sydney! Wow - the blog is great as usual. You should think about writing a book Maja. Australia looks fab and I'm glad you're making the most of it. Shame it's so far away cos it's a place i'd like to visit. You both look soooo well. Must've got something in my eye when I was looking at you both - they wouldn't stop watering! Be careful in NZ - I know you want to do some crazy, scarey things, but you need to be fit for your new jobs. Going out to lunch today with mum, Leah and Linda to celebrate my new job. Won't be as exotic as the food you've been eating but will be nice as we're going to Wendy's cafe (Jane's sister) - fab home cooked nosh! Speak soon, Love Mum xxx |
| 18th April 2009 Karin Arvidsson | snow and snow again here in skelleftea - From: News Update We like the pictures you sent us from a beautiful landscape with green trees and eternal summer.Yesterday it was snowing here .horizontal because of the storm and it is so cold that the snow does not disappear.But our crocus is blooming behind the snow .Of cause we are glad that you have got a job and send you all the best wishes. Karin and Enar |
| 18th April 2009 MajaSteve | Oh we knew haha - From: Down Under Thought it would be a nice present for you! x |
| 17th April 2009 Ma | Congratulations - From: News Update Well done you two - I'm sooo pleased for you. It would have been a shame to have to come home earlier than you wanted to. Another fantastic experience for you to try. I'm sure you'll do a great job. You'll have to give me some interview tips! Love Mum xx |
| 15th April 2009 Anna Gav | - From: Down Under Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesus thats a long blog! Like I havent heard enough of your holiday! There is only you 2 that could pick up a souvenir made of elephant turd and not know about it! Lol and shithead is an awesome game! Very jealous you've been to see Steve's memorial, brings back memories of wrestling plastic crocodiles in Mexico..... 9 weeks on Monday I can reminisce! Wooooop! Glad you're having a good time. Sneak Oscar some of those steaks back, I know he's not a dog but he's the size of a small to average shetland pony these days! He'd love it! Hope to see a blog on Sydney soon.... pronounced Syd-ey-ney at our house! See you soon. Miss you x x x |
| 14th April 2009 Ma | Hi from Shelf - From: Down Under Hi kids, fabulous blog - Australia looks amazing. Hope you can earn some dosh and spend a bit more time there. I've played shithead on the train going to London with the managers from work - it's a good game isn't it. Went to Helen and Steve's on Easter Sunday. Clare n Barry brought 'lamb henry's' slow cooked in their aga - mmm the lamb melted in your mouth - you would have loved it. Bet you get to eat some nice food in Aussie. Good luck with the job hunt. xxx |
| 13th April 2009 DAD | BEST BLOG SO FAR - From: Down Under What a fantastic blog! Aussie looks fantastic, You both look fabulous,apart from when you were playing scrabble!The VW camper looks great,seeing that has really put ideas in my head.Good luck with the interviews,I'm sure you will hear something.I need to get my map out again now to find SYDNEY, off the top of my head i think it is east coast maybe a bit further south,I will check the map when I finish this. I am watching LIVERPOOL tomorrow try to beat CHELSEA tomorrow ,Jonothan was really upset last week ,I was trying to convince him it was only half time but I could n't cheer him up so I said I would watch second leg with him. Thanks for a great blog ,you both look really fit and tanned and well and happy.It's a tonic seeing you.xxxxxxx |
| 13th April 2009 Kristina mfl | påsk - From: Window shopping in KL and 10 minutes in Singapore! Hej! Hoppas ni har det bra där borta. Jag är som sagt i Skellefteå. Det är en solig påsk med väldigt mycket snö. Igår var vi ute på en biltur i mor och fars fotspår. Idag ska vi grilla korv ute i snödrivan vid lilla stugan. Jag har fått igång skype här upp nu så vi kan pratas vid. Kram till er båda från oss alla. |
| 9th April 2009 David & Ann | good times.... - From: Into Malaysia... Hows it going you two, we fly to Perth on the 11th so let us know your whereabouts, just climbed Mt Kinablu and so recovering..... Ann did great to say she had her back trouble when with you guys... The rucksack is safely in Wales by the way, heard from Will & Megan..they said they saw you that morning...sorry to hear you had Deli belly Steve!! Speak soon D&A |
| 3rd April 2009 MajaSteve | Almost there! - From: Window shopping in KL and 10 minutes in Singapore! Hi Ma, been driving like mad the last 3 days but only about 100 miles to go! We're in Harvey Bay now, short trip to Noosa tomorrow for a surfing lesson then Brisbane on Sunday where we'll stay for a few days.... |
| 31st March 2009 Ma | Hello from Shelf - From: Window shopping in KL and 10 minutes in Singapore! Hiya, fab pictures as usual. Nice hair cut Maja, you look fantastic. You both look so well. Blimey what about your near miss - I did something similar when I went on a holiday to Jersey with the girls. It's really scarey isn't it. So glad luck was on your side and you made it to Australia which sounds great from what you've seen so far. Good luck with the long journey ahead - BE CAREFUL! xx |
| 27th March 2009 Kristina | Oj vilken morgon - From: Cameron Highlands Hej! Vilken cirkus det måste ha varit i morse när ni upptäckte att er resa till Australien avgick från Singapore samma kväll och 3 dagar tidgare än ni trodde. Det verkar ju trots allt som ni klarat pärsen och är framme på flygplatsen tack och lov. Vi ser fram emot att följa er resa i Australien. Var rädda om er. Stor kram från Erik och Kristina |
| 27th March 2009 MajaSteve | Haha..thanks Dad! - From: Cameron Highlands Dont worry we'll be on the main roads all the way, dont fancy any crocadile dundee business! The Brits had to surrender cos they were all geared up for an attack from the sea to the south and the japs came by surprise via Malaysia from the north behind them...guns all facing the wrong way! Here endeth the lesson haha |
| 26th March 2009 DAD | - From: Cameron Highlands Hi M&S (again), got cut off there,maybe you are only allowed so many words? Thanks for birthday call ,what agreat suprise ,enjoy your last few days in east asia and good luck in Aussie.xxxx |
| 26th March 2009 DAD | - From: Cameron Highlands Hi M&S, another great blog(couch surfing?) and great photos again,that's probably the last blog till you get to Australia. You seemed to really enjoy the Highlands I know you said it was cooler but it looked lovely and sunny,maybe that was what you liked (being comfy after too hot for weeks). It will be interesting when you finish travelling to see which place you'd visit if you had the choice for a 2 or 3 week holiday? At the moment I' d say James bond's beach or Borocay, or maybe somewhere in Aussie or NZ you've yet to visit. You can tell me to keep my nose out but stick to the coastal roads on your long journey to your job interviews ,don't go discovering the outback! Your post card from LANGKAWI has just landed showing the white eagle (fantastic). I hope you enjoy MALAKAY & SINGAPORE (SINGA was the scene of the biggest British surrender in the history of the army 130,000 lay down their weopons against the Japanese army in WW20 |
| 24th March 2009 Mum | Hi from Shelf - From: Cameron Highlands WOW - some of the best photos yet. Malaysia looks fabulous and you two look great. Glad everythings ok. Thank you for the Moonpig card Stephen - it was a real surprise, especially as I'd already got one from you! Good luck with the travelling. Love Mum x |
| 23rd March 2009 dad | - From: Into Malaysia... Thanks for phone call,Great photos!xxxxxx |
| 20th March 2009 Mum n Dad | Hello from Ma n Pa - From: Into Malaysia... Hi kids,I'm having a bit of bother with lap top this is third attempt,hope you are both well ,everythings well at home now that the suns shining ,its the first bit of sunshine since you've been gone!Hows it going in tea bag town? Must be a shock to you if its a lot cooler than what you have been used to,I can't imagine having too much sunshine but I suppose you must do eventually.Mum had agreat interview with the fire brigade but should have heard something today so she doesn't think she's got the job now which would be a shame,because she really fancied it. Who are the Dutch couple you met they sound really nice.Have you bought some new undies yet ,you've only just left Thailand and you're already planning another months holiday there.Chelsea v Liverpool again in Europe 5 seasons on trot you might be watching it in Australia ,that would be something! Can't wait to see the eagle photos text me as soon as youi send them see you soon xxxxxxxxxx |
