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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 |
| 20th March 2009 MajaSteve | Hej Mams - From: Into Malaysia... Vi ar bada friska nu, skont. Vi har fatt reda pa att vi har en interview i Australien den 6 april, sa vi maste planera om lite, for den ar i Brisbane och vi flyger till Cairnes den 1st Aprill. Jobbet ar att jobba pa ett hotel, i en skid resort i Sodra Australien. Vi har oxa fixat fri boende i Singapore genom couchsurfing, ska bli intressant. Halsa Mormor och Morfar fran oss. Stor Kram |
| 20th March 2009 MajaSteve | Hi guys!!!! - From: Into Malaysia... Hi our favourite Netherlanders, great to hear from you! As we said as soon as you're open book us in for a month, you guys will be the best hosts :) you know that Frendz in Boracay is for sale?!?! |
| 19th March 2009 Mamma Kristina | Vår i sverige - From: Into Malaysia... Vi har haft några dagar med sol och värme i Uppsala. Vi kan ana att våren är påväg. Er reseberättelse är alltid lika rolig att läsa varje gång - gröna av avund blir vi dessutom. Vi tar vår tur 60+. Här hemma går renoveringen framåt. Nästa vecka får vi nya badrummet och tvättstugan kaklade. Snickaren har gjort ett mycket bra jobb. Just nu ser platsen där badkaret ska stå ut som ett kar där vi stampar vin! I helgen åker jag till Skellefteå. Erik ska påbörja sin helgkurs för att få förarintyg. Är ni friska nu? Kram till er båda. Ni finns i våra tankar alltid. |
| 18th March 2009 dad | - From: Into Malaysia... Just got in , been to a quiz with Ste -Helen,Jan-Rob from France great blog (again) send longer message tomorrow xxxx |
| 18th March 2009 Audrey & Joop | Ooh still jealous (except for the belly thing) - From: Into Malaysia... I love your story's (make me think back to our great time in Philipinnes). We have never been to that part of Malaysia so I'm really curiuos what you think of it. Do you guys also plan to visit Borneo? Joop and me are getting more serious about our emigration plans every day. We just found out that in april the Philipinnes are also planning to except foreigners to open their own business. In November we are either going to Thailand or the Philly's to look for a guesthouse to take over (or just land to built our thing). Back in Holland spring is starting and we have had a sunny week but it is still very cold (around 8-10C). Joop is really excited about going kitesurfing but he still has to wait a few weeks before the first shops open for lessons here in Holland . Enjoy and looking forward to reading your next adventures. Love and XXX Joop and Audrey |
| 12th March 2009 Sean & Carly | Hows it going? - From: The bucket list: Island Hopping! Hi Guys! Hows Malaysia for you? Hope Rainbow lodge is ok for you? What you been up too? We had an amazing time on the trek with Mr Good- thanks for your tips! We amazed ourselves by the cooking course too-but not sure we could repeat it! We cant belive the suite you got- it looked amazing. Well we have 9 days left so not long to go, enjoy the rest and keep in touch! xx |
| 8th March 2009 dad | part2 - From: The bucket list: Island Hopping! hi kids , hope you are well,by the time you read this you will be in yet another country,have you taken the guitar with you ? We had another nightmare last night at royal Calverley it was shocking everything that could go wrong did go wrong Ithink it was acase of too many cooks spoil the broth so back to drawing board.We got atext from Eric and Christina they went to se BUDDY Ihope they enjoyed it.IHOPE YOU HAVE a great time on the next leg of your journey,you seem to be really in love with Thailand and I am sure you will be back for holidays in the years to come.We are missing you guys but its smashing seeing you enjoying your journeys ,the blogs are fantastic especially the photos .Good luck ,love mum dad and Anna-Marie |
| 6th March 2009 Ingrid | - From: The bucket list: Island Hopping! Always love reading your blog and looking at the lovely pics. Can't believe you're leaving Thailand now when I'm going there. Leaving for Phuket, Kata, on Tuesday night. Me Chris, Östling, Christian, Linda, Millan, Empa, Hjärner and loads more peeps are going. Most of Lindas family. Anyway, such a shame you won't be there. You'll have to give us some good tips on what to do though. Have a lovely time in Malaysia and take care! Miss you both! x x x |
| 5th March 2009 Gunhild og Kristoffer | Vuhu! - From: The bucket list: Island Hopping! Saa herlig at dere ogsaa er ute og reiser! Det er flotte saker, det maa jeg si! Vi var ogsaa paa Koh Tao og Koh Pangan, det var utrolig snorkling og late dager, herlig sted! Droppa Ko Samui, men det ble mer beach i Sor ost asia, saa vi overlevde da det:) Naa koser vi oss i Guatemala, det er veldig anderledes enn Sor ost Asia, men fantastiske tider er det her ogsaa! Vi er saa heldige! Har kjopt billet hjem, lander i Norge 17 april, etter 14 maaneder paa loffen!! Veldig fornoyde med det:) Vi vaska dass i Australia, naer Darwin, stedet heter Jabiru, resorten heter Aurora Kakadu Logde, slaa det opp paa internet og ring sjefen, han heter Peter. Det er en dritt jobb, men vi fikk jobbe mange timer, vaska dass i 7 timer paa dagen, saa hadde vi en vaskejobb for et vaskefirma paa stedet ogsaa, der fikk vi betalt svart, saa det var bra, ogsaa fikk vi jobbe ekstra paa kveldene i baren eller restauranten, saa det ble mye penger paa 3 maaneder! Tjente 18 dollar i timen paa vanlig dag, 25 paa lordag og 30 paa sondag, og bodde billig, saa det var bra, bedre betalt enn mange jobber i Australia!! Er midt inne i Kakadu National Park i Northern Territory, veldig fint sted, men vi hadde ikke bil, saa fikk ikke sett saa mye. Jabiru er et lite drittsted, 1500 innbyggere, men det var gode penger, saa anbefaler det:) Eller provde vi oss som fruktplukkere paa Tasmania, men fikk sparken etter 4 dager, for fruktsesongen har vaert vanskelig detta aaret;) Tasmania var et konge sted, bortsett fra fruktplukkinga;) Vi brant oss forresten med skatten i Australia, man maa vaere der i 6 mnder eller mer for aa faa tilbake penger, og vi var bare 4, saa vi la igjen en del tusen kroner i skattepenger der ja.. Saann er det jo:) Lykke til med jobbing og reising! Vi folger dere fra bloggen:) Kos! Gunhild og Kristoffer:) |
| 5th March 2009 dad | - From: The bucket list: Island Hopping! Another great blog as usual cant wait to see malasia and aussie blogs as you said its amazing how fast the time has gone but you have so much to look forward to. Look North are doing a special on THE MINERS STRIKE ,STEVE was 3 when that was on we were in America . I am just going out for final rehearsals for Colins party 10 songs altogether ,lets hope it gets better than Liverpool! PART 1 over PART 2 tomorrow xxxxxxx |
| 26th February 2009 Kristina and Erik | Happy Birthday - From: B sides, elephant rides and crazy guides... Have a nice birthday Steve. Lots of love from Erik and Kristina |
| 26th February 2009 Auntie Jackie | Happy Birthday - From: B sides, elephant rides and crazy guides... Hi Stephen & Maja Just caught up with the photos on your blog. Lovely to see you having such a great time. Its like watching an episode of Wish you were here ! Hope you are enjoying your birthday. Don't drink too much. No more than usual, that is. Look after yourselves Jackie |
| 23rd February 2009 Alexa n Bob | Wow! - From: B sides, elephant rides and crazy guides... Hey guys.. Love the photos.. so much colour and sunshine. Thailand looks like an amazing place. I hope you're feeling better now Maja. Not much happening with us at the moment..plodding on. Take care, love Alexa n Bob |
| 23rd February 2009 dad | - From: B sides, elephant rides and crazy guides... 1st gig with new band failed miserably 2 guitarists drunk on stage at Liverpool golf club Dirty Old Town may have just about saved us 1st song was Folsom Prison Blues sounded more like OLD MACDONALD HAD A FARM ! |
| 19th February 2009 MajaSteve | Studio!?!? - From: B sides, elephant rides and crazy guides... Sounds good..dont be pressing any records till i get back haha! |
| 18th February 2009 jim and sha | - From: B sides, elephant rides and crazy guides... just read blog again at home really enjoyed it everything seems to get better and better its smashing seeing you having such fun i think you will be seeing thailand again when you get settled we had agreat time in sweden every one made us feel like vips we seemed to do a lot of things in a short time if we have met nicer people than erik and christinas familes and friends i cant recall them i even got 3 free ski lessons from a great swedish coach we sat next to ray clmence onbus back to car park do you remember him steve ex england keeper astrids face lit up when she remembered what that word was allabout what lovley girls even the baby let us cuddle her it was really special to spend a full imtimate evening with the petterssons and auntie birgetta and the food wasnt bad too seriously we had a great time our jamming nights have 2 more musicians 4 guitars 1 singer last night we went to a studio all electric we had agreat night you would love it ithink we go again next week it belongs to a mate of colin ill sign off now skype you at weekend love mum and dad xxxxx |
| 16th February 2009 stina | Hapiness! - From: B sides, elephant rides and crazy guides... First of all: Congratulations to your engagement from all of us Petterssons. We are really happy for both of you. We ourselves are also happy for having Steven properly in the family - specially Astrid is! Your blog pictures shows a lot of hapiness - keep on having the time of your life! This weekend we had the privilege of having Jimmy, Sharon, Erik, Kristina and Birgitta over for dinner. We really enjoyed it. Take care! / Stina med familj |
| 6th February 2009 jim and sha | variety is the spice of life - From: Bangkok Surprise! another great blog or 2 just when we get to thinking we havnt seen 1 for awhile 2 come together you seem to be doing so many differant and exciting things all the photos are fantastic you both look great i cant wait to see photos of the rafting ive always fancied doing that but im not sure about the elephant ride we get the impression thailand will take some beating it will be interesting to see how it compares with australia and new zealand i thought you might feel a bit flat when all the gang went home but you seem okay now maybe we will see mike and kaiser next weekend theyll have a few tales for us cant wait to see erik and christina again your ma has just finished her first week of garden leave and seems bored already its ashame the suns not shining ithink shed love it then cant wait for next blog take care we would be lieing if we said we werent missing you but its lovely to see you enjoying yourselves and seeing and doing things we only see on television xxxxx |
| 5th February 2009 Kristina | - From: Bangkok Surprise! Åh, så många fina bilder och så roligt det är att följa er resa via bloggen. Önskar att jag kunde göra en liknande tur. Jag har just kommit hem från Wales, Cardiff. Det snöade mycket i engelska mått mätt, måndag tom onsdag och skolbarnen fick 3 dagar lov pga snöhinder!! - kanske också föräldrarna. I helgen har vi inget planerat. Det känns bra. Maja, du har fått brev från CSN som bekräftar det du redan vet. I dag har vi ätit en fisk thai soppa, vi tror att den smakade som något ni kan köpa och äta i ett gathörn där ni är. Ha en fortsatt trevlig resa. Vi saknar er mycket. Kram från Kristina |
| 26th January 2009 MajaSteve | hej hej ingrid! - From: Ao Nang II would be great to meet up! Our visa runs out on march 9th but if your in Phuket before then we'll be there!!!! |
| 26th January 2009 Ingrid | - From: Ao Nang II Just realized you prob won't still be there... can't you come back tho? Or stay a little longer...? Plz... |
| 26th January 2009 Ingrid | Sawadee - From: Ao Nang II I'm so happy for you both! Looks like you're having an awesome time in Thailand. How long are you staying there for? Will you be there in march? Meet up in Phuket? Love x x x |
| 24th January 2009 Anna | - From: Ao Nang II I'm in total disbelief at him Maja!!! Did he pick this hiself?????!!!!! Total shock lol. Its lovely though :) dont be losing it on your adventures lol xx |
| 24th January 2009 grandma | congratulations - From: Train tracks and monkey snacks! I am absolutely delighted to hear about your engagement. Wish we could have been there to celebrate with you. You will never forget the time and place Where you were engaged and Maja celebrated her birthday. The photograps are wonderful, it all looks very exotic and just makes you want to be there. I don,t know about the food though, Ithink I would starve. Miss you. Grandma |
| 23rd January 2009 dadandmum | - From: Train tracks and monkey snacks! that was a great blog the best yet the photos were fantastic the best yet many of the landscapes look familier maybe a bond film definately seen them before maybe a holiday programme everbody is over the moon about you two getting engaged fabulous news anna and ma want to see the ring ma is probably jealous cos she never had one happy birthday maja you obviously enjoyed it i am wondering why steve did seem to enjoy the horse riding you seem to like thailand abit more than philly one things certain maja will never forget this birhday when the whole holiday is over it will be really interesting to see which was your fave country i wonder if you will agree or disagree we are all fine at home lookimg forward to sweden thanks for agreat blog love ma and pa xxxx |
| 23rd January 2009 Anna | - From: Train tracks and monkey snacks! Awwww you look like you're having a great time it looks fantastic in Thailand! Very jealous! Congratulations on the engagement! Stephen you sly dog! lol. Nearly had heart attack the other night when I got in and Dad said 'your brothers engaged' haha. We'll have to have a HUGE party when you get back :) we havent had one for ages I'm getting withdrawal symptoms! lol. I need photographic evidence of this ring too! I cant believe he picked one out and proposed properly Maj, you need to fill me in on the situation! lol. Hope the rest of your time in Thailand is just as nice :) Missing you both lots. I hope the next blog isnt of you 2 getting married! The Gavins need to attend that lol x x x |
| 22nd January 2009 Asta | va sa ni? - From: Bye bye Philippines (hello Thailand...) Har ni förlovat er!? Varför har ni inte sagt nåt!? GRATTIS! Vad glad jag blir! Det blir dubbelt grattis då, på födelsedagen och till förlovningen. Och Steve, vill du läsa det här så får du plugga lite hårdare när det gäller svenskan. Saknar er! Love Ingrid |
| 21st January 2009 Erik and Kristina | Congratulations - From: Bye bye Philippines (hello Thailand...) Congratulations on Your engagement Steve and Maja - we are really happy. You are made for each other - a perfect pair. Wishing the two of you one happy life together! Lots of Love from Erik and Kristina |
| 13th January 2009 Audrey & Joop | It was freaking cold last week!!! - From: Bye bye Philippines (hello Thailand...) Hi Maja & Steve! We got back in Holland on monday the 5th: we left Manila with 32C and when we landed it was -15C !!! We were sooo cold. The cold lasted the whole week and everyone was iceskating in Holland. Joop and me not: we turned our home heating on 23C !! But I must say it was pretty, I made som very nice pictures of the snow and frozen trees. Now it is raining again and everything is melted. We have been thinking about you guys a lot: how hot it is where you are and how you are lying on a beach zipping a cocktail or a beer.... aaahh we are so jealous! But: this weekend we are going to a big holiday fair to get inspiration for our next trip in june! Joop really wants to continue with kitesurfing so it will probably be a trip to the carribean. I hope all is well in Krabi, Thailand (sunny and warm??). I just looked at the weather in Thailand and it looks fantastic! I found the name of the tour we did from Phuket, you can find all the info here: www.treetopsjunglesafaris.com For 4 days (3 nights) the price is 7.300 bhat p.p. (all incl). We really enjoyed it. Do not miss Mae Hong son (north): my parents say it is the prettiest part of Thailand! A lot of places to do some rafting and visit the hilltribes (longnecks) Have fun and we will keep in touch! Love, Joop and Audrey |
| 12th January 2009 Mick | mick here - From: Bye bye Philippines (hello Thailand...) Yo guys, just been looking at your photos you lucky bleeders. Hope thailand is as good as philippines looks, everybody here doing fine. We have all taken a sabbatical from the Park for the whole of January, bloody new years resolutions, who needs em. College going great but still cant find a job. Hope your still out their in July i might come and join you if you are! I will post again soon. Mick. x |
| 11th January 2009 Angelica | back in Swede! - From: Bye bye Philippines (hello Thailand...) Hi there! Hope you have a great time in thailand! Saw the pics from the "castel" up on the hill...seems nice!! Had a lock at the pics from boracay today in it was such a nice time! We really ahve to meet up again this summer! and of course we have to meet up with Lempa and Kin too!!! We´re back in Lund, johan has some kind of hang over today and i´ve started packing my things for the next trip t gothenburg and my new life! it´s gonna be great, and even better when johans is comming after me! have a great time in Thai and I hope you´ll have some more sun!!! Take care// angelica and johan |
| 8th January 2009 Karin Arvidsson | Avundsjuka - From: Bye bye Philippines (hello Thailand...) När vi ser bilderna från er, blir vi avundsjuka för här är det - 15 (cirka), och vi går inte ut mer än nödvändigt. Birgitta har varit hemma några dagar och varit mycket flitig med sin släktforskning. Men här är jättevackert med de vita snödrivorna och den ståtliga julgranen och stjärnan som lyser på stugdörren. Hälsningar från Grandma and Grandpa |
| 7th January 2009 dadg | uckgood - From: Bye bye Philippines (hello Thailand...) great to see the photos of you with your new friends you all look to be having a great time it seems ages since you sent a blog dont be to sad about leaving borokay im sure you will be back one day it must be after midnight now where ever you are i will text you tomorrow to see exactly where you are my ma and the twins looked at your blog last week end they said it was great and sent you amessage we go to sweden in afew weeks really looking forward to it we are all o k at home all getting back to normal after christmas i must have put a stone on all round my tummy i have never eaten so much chocolate your ma bought me all sorts of sweet stuff i ate a box of chocolate before i got out of bed i have had enough to last me a life time mums ok lookimg at other jobs already annas got 92 % in her first exam so you 2 are not the only ones in family with brains! great to hear from you good luck in thailand love dad ps you would not believe how long it took me to type this |
| 7th January 2009 Anna | - From: Bye bye Philippines (hello Thailand...) Hey guys! Glad to see you're having a great time yet again! (pretty sick of these updates to be honest its making me quite bitter!) haha! Hope you have a great time in Thailand thats if you've managed to get Stephen out of the red light district Maja! ha! Missing you lots love lil sis x x x |
| 5th January 2009 Maja & Steve | Thank you - From: Merry Christmas / God Jul from Malapascua! Thank you everyone for all the nice comments, me and Steve love reading them. Sorry we haven't done a blog for a long time, but we are having too much fun, to find the time =). We promise a new blog before we set off to Thailand on Wednesday. Love Maja and Steve |
| 4th January 2009 joan engelbrecht | - From: We Love Boracay!!!! boracay indeed is the best beach in the world...i haven seen sand so fina and so white in my lifetime.......ur pictures look like postcards well done |
| 30th December 2008 Kristina | Back at work, why?? - From: Merry Christmas / God Jul from Malapascua! Hi, the corridors are almost empty I wonder why I decided to work during this christmas vacation?? However, we will have Eriks sisters and their families together with us to celebrate New Years Eve. We are invited, this Friday, to Elise and Bengt to continue our Marmaris competition in playing cards. By the way, how is your progress in card playing? We are looking forward to take a game with you. Did Maja enjoy the horse ride? Talk to you tomorrow night. Bye for now. Lots of Love from Kristina |
| 24th December 2008 Grandma | happy christmas - From: Merry Christmas / God Jul from Malapascua! I just love reading your blogs. It's great to be able to see what you are doing. We will all be thinking about you tomorrow when we are having christmas dinner,we will raise a toast to you over the turkey. I wonder what you will be having. Hope that you have a very happy day. Take care of yourselves, miss you loads. love grandma. |
| 24th December 2008 Marc | Ah, Boracay beckons... - From: Merry Christmas / God Jul from Malapascua! Nothing better than celebrating New Year's in Boracay. Be ready for a lot of fireworks on the beach! Hope you guys are having fun. Great blog, btw. |
| 24th December 2008 Mum | Merry Christmas from home - From: Merry Christmas / God Jul from Malapascua! Hello kids, thanks for the update. Sounds like you're having a great time. We're just off to Jayne's for Santa's supper, then going to grams tomorrow for lunch. Anna's out on the pop already. We'll miss you but we'll be thinking about you having the most unusual Christmas Day you've had yet. Take care. Love mum x |
| 24th December 2008 Mormor Karin Morfar Enar | MERRY CHRISTMAS - From: Merry Christmas / God Jul from Malapascua! Nu är vi snart alla samlade. Birgitta kom just och vi har sjungit och hurrat. Ännu roligare hade det varit om ni varit med. Det snöar så sakteliga och blir om det får fortsätta riktigt jullikt. Hemma har vi massor av snö.Grannen därhemma kom med en ståtlig gran och snön ligger som stora bomullssjok över tända ljus. God Jul .ALLT GOTT TILL ER BÅDA I FÖRSKINGRINGEN. MORMOR OCH MORFAR |
| 24th December 2008 Anna | - From: Merry Christmas / God Jul from Malapascua! Hey guys :) Nice to hear from you its been a while!!! Suppose you have been cramming lots of adventures in though :) Glad you're having a good time and that you'll be having xmas with your lil 'frendz' family in Boracay :) Waaaaaay more exciting than Bet's xmas dinner lol. Hope you have a really good Christmas and you manage to get some kind of replica dinner lol. Will let Mum and Dad know that you've posted this as I'm at work at the mo! Xmas bloody eve!! Finishing early and heading out with the girls though :) I slammed the door in Cassie and Clares face last night because I thought they were carol singers! haha! They only came to give me xmas cards lol. Mum and Dad are going to Jane's Santas supper tonight so I'll tell them to add comments whilst they are there then you'll hear a lil something from everyone :) Happy Christmas guys missing you lots and lots. Loadsa love lil sis x x x x x |
| 21st December 2008 Kristina | - From: Dolphins & Banana Pancakes! Förlåt att vi väckte er igår när vi ringde, vi har inte helt kontroll på vilken tid ni har där borta. Här börjar det kännas som juletid. Julgranen står i rummet och väntar på ljus, pumblor mm - Kajsa vill ta hand om det. Erik spelar Carolas julsånger och lugnet börjar infinna sig. Vi saknar er särskilt mycket nu, men ni ser ut att ha det mycket bra där ni är och det glädjer vi oss åt. Mormor. morfar, Kajsa, Micke och Birgitta kommer på tisdag. Då blir det en julafton enligt vår tradition och ni finns där också. Vi ringer på julafton. Stor kram från mams |
| 19th December 2008 dad | - From: Dolphins & Banana Pancakes! the diving photos look fantastic you both look like your really enjoying it it must be the highlight of the holiday so far the food sounds great too it all sounds so mouth watering did you take any photos of the french cottage you stayed in it sounds r eally nice i cant imagine what the jungle was like what about the river was that impressive we miss you both but the blog was agreat idea well worth the trouble setting it up its great to check your progress keep em coming last night we went to the alhambra studio to see leahs latest stage show it was relly good she sang an elaine page really well it was agood night you would have enjoyed it the weather is terrible here at the moment you picked a good time to go soon be christmas hope to hear from you before bye for now x |
| 18th December 2008 Mum | England - From: Dolphins & Banana Pancakes! WOW. The underwater pictures are fantastic. I'm glad you got the chance to do the diving. Have to admit I got a bit tearful - Seeing you both fulfilling your dream makes me so proud. Tonight we're going to see Leah perform at the Alhambra - she was fantastic last time, so can't wait. Carry on enjoying yourselves. I'll go and find a tissue now and get ready! Speak to you soon. Love Mum xxx |
| 16th December 2008 Aidan and Brooke | Hi from Aidan Brooke Wills and Ethan - From: Dolphins & Banana Pancakes! hi guys you look like you are having an awsome time, loving the blog to keep us all jelous! We have all been running around like mad christams shopping etc ! Wouldnt mind been laid on a beech right now with you ! With a cocktail in the hand. Well must go will keep in touch. Love Aidan Brooke and the boys |
| 16th December 2008 Erik | Panglao - From: Dolphins & Banana Pancakes! Hello Maja and Steve I'am getting really jelaous of you eating lobsters, grilled fish so on so on. Kristina and myself relly want to go down to the phillipines to look for our selfs. I belive you could get some asadogrilled pig or sheep down there. It looks like you are having a good time investigating the world. We have looked on a travelprogram this night, it was from the phillipines it also looked fantastic. Missing you for christmas but hope you have a good time on the other side of the world. Fantastic pictures from the divingyrip. Erik |
| 16th December 2008 Anna | - From: Dolphins & Banana Pancakes! Yo yo yo big bruv! :) Missing you lots. Looks like you're having a fabulous time :) soooooo so so so jealous! Just laughing at Dads last comment! LOL! I'm trying to teach him how to use the computer, progress is slow but he'll get there FACT! lol. Got my christmas hamper today from work so sure Mum is gonna be pleased about that! I'll save you something from it like the tea bags... ha! Dad said you're missing a good old cuppa! :) Christmas next week! I'll have an animal skin handbag please I'm sure you can get lots of weird skins over there! haha! Hope to hear from you before christmas! Lots of love your not so lil sis :) x x x x |
| 15th December 2008 grandma | Can I join you - From: ...and back to Paradise! you are very lucky to be escaping the terrible weather we are having here. We had 4 inches of snow last week. I am so pleased that everything seems to be going well for you despite one or two mishaps. We are all very busy here getting ready for christmas. I wonder where you will spend yours? Take care of yourselves. Love Grandma. |
| 11th December 2008 Aidan | - From: ...and back to Paradise! Hey guys glad to hear you are both well and living the high life on ten pound a day ( apart from when you ended up in what sounded like the local nic THE CELL ) Things good over here apart from wills just got over chicken pox and now ethans got it hope its cleared up for crimbo Speak soon Aidan |
| 11th December 2008 MajaSteve | Hej fran Panglao (Philippines) - From: ...and back to Paradise! Hej Birgitta, Va kul att du gillar bloggen. Vi har det jatte bra har, ar just pa en o som heter panglao, de e jatte mysigt, vi har ett rum precis brevid stranden. I morgon ska vi ut och kolla pa delfiner, jag langtar. Din resa later juh oxa bra, Egypten later intresant, har aldrig varit dar, men jag har hort att det ska va bra. Ha en jatte trevlig resa, och en underbar fodelsedag. Du far val ta en bat tur pa nilen. Stor Kram, och fortsatt kolla bloggen. |
| 10th December 2008 Birgitta | - From: ...and back to Paradise! Hello Maja and Steve. Your stories are wonderful and I am impressed by your scuba license and exotic dinners! I am packing because I am leaving early tomorrow morning for my very small walkabout in Luxor. (While packing I am listening to the TV where the King is handing over Nobelprizes). I will stay at nice hotel by the Nile with a pool. There will be no diving because of Crocodiles in the Nile/Birgitta |
| 9th December 2008 Dad | Hi from Shelf - From: ...and back to Paradise! great to hear from you again shame about the cell but you cant have paradise at every place you visit how long you staying in bohol mums trying to get details of her pension she wants to pay off mortgage iwant to have a month in sun so as you can see nothing changes at home where are you planning on finishing diving course was the cinema in english annas gone shopping again suprise we go to see the pogues saturday i will let you know what concert was like see you later missing you both |
| 9th December 2008 Kristina | - From: ...and back to Paradise! Hi, I hope you have recovered from your stomach problems and cold? Are you staying just for 2 days in Cebu? If yes, what will be the next place to visit and where are you staying during Christmas and New Year? In Uppsala it is still warm and now snow at all. We got a photo from Ö-vik this weekend from Lisa and Berndt, they were out cross country skiing and the trees in the forest were covered with snow. That’s the way it should be at this time of the year. This week is loaded with Christmas dinners at work, Erik went out yesterday evening to see Henrik Schyfert. Thursday our department will have a 3 hour curling course - will be challenging experience. However, have a nice week, speak to you soon. Lots of Love Kristina. |
| 9th December 2008 MajaSteve | Thanks all! - From: We Love Boracay!!!! Thanks for your comments, its really good to here from everyone! Chris, no I didn't pay a visit to the girly bars but was offered a "hot dog" service by the massage girls at the beach haha! Keep sending comments, love steve and maja |
| 6th December 2008 olivia and crew | the x factor nites - From: We Love Boracay!!!! Well guys, it sounds fab, we only hope you are not missing the gang too much. The X Factor nites are hotting up now only one week to go to the final, we wonder where you might be by then. Its snowed here twice in the last week so we are alll trying to get into christmas mode, how about you guys what are your plans ? As i write, Olivia is stroking oscar who thinks he rules the house, guess u might see a few more interesting animals {and critters} on your travels,we can only guess because here we have all been gripped by I'm a Celebrity get me out of here.....those huntsmen spiders are horrid, and please don't resort to eating bush tucker no matter how tight the budget gets ! Joe Swash from Eastenders was crowned king of the jungle. From Uncle Chris....while maja had cold and laid up in bed did you visit a girly bar (if so I will tell your mum - Jane) From Auntie Loo... have a fab time we miss you on a saturday afternoon at Betts Mum and Dad are now nearly yelling into their alcohol they miss u so much but are proud as punch at what u are acheiving xxxxxxxxxxxxxx have fun both |
| 4th December 2008 faster stina | - From: We Love Boracay!!!! Hi Maja and Steve. It looks like you are having a great time! Soon there will be no time left taking care of all children. All time is needed for looking at all great photos and reading about great journeys around the world!It´s really fun. The weather here in stockholm combined with your photos really make me longing for a beach and some sun. Today, me and Astrid will be making "pepparkakor". Take care!! Stina, Johan, Ingrid, Greta, Astrid & Märta |
| 2nd December 2008 Astrid | So jealous! - From: We Love Boracay!!!! Oh my god you guys! Thanks a lot for reminding me bout how beautiful the Phils is! Miss it so much and am so jealous! Cant't believe you haven't found Nemo yet! And I'm glad you found a resort that you liked. Was fun to read bout the three tickets at the harbour haha. I felt seasick goin on the boat to Boracay and a boy who sat close to us was sick as well :) Anyway. Keep enjoying! |
| 30th November 2008 Birgitta | - From: We Love Boracay!!!! Hi Maja and Steve. I really like your blog and Boracay looks really lovely. You seem to have found the right place to go to and I will follow next steps in your walkabout closely! We have had snow here in Stockholm but it is already gone/Auntie Birgitta |
| 30th November 2008 Anna | - From: We Love Boracay!!!! Wow that all looks amazing! Glad you're having a good time guys :) Carry on with the search for nemo!! :) Anna xx |
| 28th November 2008 Kristina | 2010 we will be in Boracay - From: Hong Kong Baby!! Hi, Boracay seems to a place you can’t miss in the world. Tonight and this weekend we will have friends from Karlstad visiting us. I will try to convince them about a trip to the Philippines spring 2010, but we need advise of cause from you. Please let us know when about your latest news e.g. how to get the diving certificate. Lots of love Kristina and Erik |
| 26th November 2008 Astrid | Sura killen - From: Last night in Sweden Jag gillar att killen som trängde sig förbi hela tiden står bakom oss på bilden. Saknar er och är avis som fan! Enjoy Boracay and I hope it stops raining! When I was there it rained at night but was clear all day. Don't forget to go snorkling n to get a boat over to the crystal caves. Miss you like I always do! Love x x x |
| 25th November 2008 Mum and Dad | hello - From: Hong Kong Baby!! Hi Maja and Steve, lovely to know you are having a great time in Hong Kong. It sounds fantastic. Can't wait to hear more. All well at home. Love Mum n Dad |
| 25th November 2008 Elizabeth powell | - From: Hong Kong Baby!! Hi Steve and Maja. It all sounds fantastic.You seem to be living a life of luxury. I thought that you were supposed to be roughing it, or maybe that is to come later. How's the finger Steve? Take care. Love Grandma. |
| 25th November 2008 Anna | - From: Hong Kong Baby!! Good to see you're having a great time guys :) Keep off the germaline Maj cant imagine its very good for you even though it may give your teeth a good clean lol Missing you :) xxxxx |
| 23rd November 2008 maria kennedy | - From: Last day at work Hi!, lovely to get a note from your mum telling us about your trip, have a wonderful time and I will be checking on your adventures, lots of love Maria and Pearse |
| 19th November 2008 Astrid | Come back! - From: Super Sweden! Hey! Nice pics of Sweden, but where are the one's of me!? Only kidding (Please do NOT post them!). Wish I could've seen you for more than a few hours. Enjoy your trip, you both deserve it, but don't forget to come back to Sweden afterwards. So nice to see everyone else's notes here! Hope you're all well! Love Astrid |
| 16th November 2008 Alexa | Sounds fun - From: Super Sweden! Cool.. we've just been to Christkindel market in Leeds today.. got to try and feel a bit festive before we go away.. don't think it'll feel like Christmas in the sunshine.. any who cares? Can't wait to get out of England.. i'm getting bad vibes at work now.. it's just jealousy.. ha ha |
| 15th November 2008 olivia | hello from england - From: Super Sweden! Hello stephen and maja were all here watchin Xfactor and gald to see daniel go Lol . hope u are having a great time ur pictures look fabulous hope to hear frm u soon good luck on yah trip love Olivia xxxx |
| 13th November 2008 Kristina | Great - From: Super Sweden! Great to have you at home - wish you could stay forever in Sweden. Lot of Love Kristina & Erik |
| 13th November 2008 Grandma | Holiday warmup - From: Super Sweden! glad to hear that you are enjoying your pre holiday trip in sweden.Never mind about the weather. I am sure there will be lots of sunshine where you are going next. Love grandma |
| 13th November 2008 Anna Gavin | - From: Super Sweden! Looks like you're having a great time guys! Just wait till the 19th when you're off on your real hols!! x x |
| 11th November 2008 aidan | - From: Last day at work You are lucky so and sos Hope you have fun Hope swedens not too cold for u |
| 6th November 2008 Vicky | - From: Last day at work Good luck guys |
