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| 21st March 2008 Mum V | auto what.... - From: Rajasthan Hi Sam Sam and Lucy, What is an auto rickshaw? Sounds fun whatever it is. A bit of a squeeze but gets you round. So you all went on a spending spree as well. I would love to see a fort especailly after you saying how amazing it was and the views were out of this world. India looks a pretty impressive place. I think I will add this to my list of places to visit He! he! Riding camals must have been an experience in it self wow! But how many hours??? oh my goodness that must have been tiring. It sounds like you all had a lot of fun though. Holiday of a life time ...Something you will never forget... lucky girls :) Have a great last few weeks. Try to make the most of it.. relax and enjoy.. See you all soon lots of love Mum V xxxx |
| 19th March 2008 Lee J | Taj Mahal - From: Agra - Mumbai - Goa "...his second wife who died giving birth to her 14th child" -I'm not surprised! The poor woman was obviously shattered! lol That pic of the road in Mumbai is wicked by the way - just the kind of bustling street you'd imagine Michael Palin reporting from! |
| 19th March 2008 Nicola - Sam D's sis | - From: Rajasthan Not long to go now girls!!! I can't wait to see you all, hear all your stories and see your pics :-) |
| 15th March 2008 Amy & Sid | Why Not! - From: Rajasthan Hello Sam, Sam & Lucy Hope your all well, sorry it's taken us so long to get to your blog! Flicked through some of your India photo's and they look amazing, sooo wish we were going, but maybe next time! Cant believe your going home soon, we have 11 weeks left, time is flying by. Anyway when we have some more time we will read the blog properly. Was lovely to meet you all, take care. lots of love Amy and Sid xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 9th March 2008 Mum V | what is happening to the weather? - From: Delhi Hi Girls Could not believe it when I read that it was freezing when u arrived in Dehli... The weather is sooo strange, apparently though, they have been having freak weather. Its such a shame that it is happening while you are out there but at least you managed to keep some of your winter clothes. I am so glad that you enjoyed staying with your friend Samarth and his family. It is soo much better when you have someone to take you to places. They can explain things more clearly. There are some lovely places too. Please thank him and his family for looking after you and making your stay in Dehli a much more pleasant one. I am soo glad you are going back to see him before you go back to England. Not long now... Can't wait to see you. Will have your long awaited roast dinner ready. India looks a lovely place. I think I will put it to the top of my list of places to visit. Luv u loads Mum XXX |
| 9th March 2008 Mum v | - From: Malaysia & Singapore Sooo glad to hear that the people were friendly after moving on from Thailand. You seemed to do and fit in an awfull lot considering the little time you had in Maylasia. The twin towers look impressive, what views wow!. I bet you was soo glad you missed the lift down so that you could have the extra 10 minutes. (Thats something I would do He! He!) Can u imagine your dad though (Sam)He would have been panicking..... I love the night time pic of the view from the KL Tower. Cameron Highlands look like fun too. Lookng forward to your next place of visit Love Mum V xxxxx |
| 9th March 2008 Nanny Doreen | - From: Thailand - Islands Read your blog, found it most interesting. wish I had the guts to have done it when i was young. I hope you treated them poor people as you was poor yourself a liitle while ago :) Its nice to see all the photos of you all enjoying yourselves. Keep up with your washing, see you soon Luv Nanny Doreen xxxx |
| 5th March 2008 Nicola - Sam D's sis | - From: Laos I am loving the tubing - that would def be my cuppa tea - sounds fab and so much fun too :-) I don't envy you sitting squashed on a boat for 7 hours though!! Nic xxxxx |
| 3rd March 2008 Mum Sue | 23 days to go!!! - From: Delhi Hi Sam - So looking forward to seeing you. Can't believe its been a year, so much has happened. Roll on 26th March!! BIG FLUFFY TOWEL WAITING! Love Mum Sue XXX |
| 14th February 2008 mum jean | - From: Delhi loved your photos of india, i knew you would love it there, the people especially are very welcoming and friendly, enjoy the rest of your stay there and keep those photos coming. wish i was there xx |
| 14th February 2008 Amy | Yep - From: Delhi ... the last comment I made was most definitely a hint. xx |
| 11th February 2008 Lee J | hey sis! - From: Malaysia & Singapore tea plantation looked awesome! and the towers are pretty impressing huh?! looking good! xxx |
| 8th February 2008 gary warren | - From: Malaysia & Singapore Hi SLS Glad to see that the queing for the towers paid off the pictures are brilliant, I really liked the night shot from KL. Keep enjoying yourselves . L - Dad |
| 8th February 2008 Lee | - From: Malaysia & Singapore Note to Parent.... Ithink the last line was a hint! Ha Ha |
| 8th February 2008 Amy | hello! - From: Malaysia & Singapore Hey girls, just got your postcard from Malaysia this morning! Looks like you're having fun :) Hope you're all still getting along alright, I know 3 girls travelling together can get tough but make sure you're all looking after each other while you're so far from home! ;) xx |
| 5th February 2008 Joanna | - From: Thailand - Islands Hi Guys, Looks like you are having a fabulous time and you have met up with some cool people. Glad to hear your still dancing the night away Sam! Pictures are great! Take care Love Joanna |
| 3rd February 2008 mum v | elephant trekking - From: Chiang Mai & Bangkok Wow! what can I say girls. We went elephant trekking in Thailand, but we only had 45 mins of sitting in a chair on the elephant .It is something I will never forget mind you... but what you all did by feeding, washing and sitting on the elephants neck must have been a wonderful experience I know you will never be able to forget it What great pics as well. Christmas was quite sad. we all missed you Sam (I know that Sam and Lucy were missed also by their parents) but it was a lovely surprise to get the phone call on christmas day it made us feel a lot better and then we were able to enjoy the rest of the day. It sounds like you had an incredible time and New year Eve meeting up with some English guys, most have been the icing on the cake. Carry on havin a great time. luv u Mum V xxx |
| 3rd February 2008 mum v | Brill hol in Thailand - From: Thailand - Islands Hi Girls ...We had a great time in Thailand and meeting up with you girls made it an extra special holiday. We hope we were able to help you just a little bit. I think you all needed a much needed rest and lazing round our hotel pool, sunbathing, and swimming must have helped I don't knw about you, but we thought the James bond island was a brilliiant trip especially the canoeing, havin a guide paddle us around under the caves made it such a lovely relaxing day. I can't believe how many pictures I had taken, its got to be more then 600....I have had 300 printed the rest I will leave on a CD. I am going to make you all a DVD on the clips I took of our time together. I am very pleased with the footage I managed to get. Hope you will be too. Sooo glad you enjoyed Phi Phi Island. I must admit Maya Beach looks so much better when it is empty. If only we had, had, a little bit longer, we could have gone to Phi Phi and stayed in the island for a few days with you. I was a bit disappointed when I heard that they had beach parties everynight never mind.... I will have to go back again YES! Hope you all have a great time in India love u lots mum V xxxx |
| 28th January 2008 Mum Sue | JUMPER!! - From: Chiang Mai & Bangkok What a terrific memory you will have - riding, feeding and washing Jumper the elephant on Christmas Day. I would love to do something like that! Look after each other girls. Take care and enjoy yourselves. Love Mum Sue XX |
| 19th January 2008 Mum V | Please be careful girls - From: China I was not very happy to read that you went with some Chinese blokes.. I know nothing happened ....but you should be more careful especially in this day and age... anyway I have had my moan... You seemed to be having a good time even though you had trouble getting them to understand you. Glad they were friendly and sounds like you were treated as celebrities. Shame the Country suffers with polution. Can't be very nice having the Country covered in Smog. Not seeing the sun. I am not sure I would enjoy the food either chewey eyeballs and chicken claws with toes nails yuk! Its been an experence, something you won't ever forget. Look forward to your next saga.. Luv Mum V xxx |
| 19th January 2008 Mum V | Anything goes - From: Vietnam It must have been a bit of a nightmare for all of you when you first arrived. Having the locals trying to rip you off but If I know you Sam I am sure you made sure they were not going to get away with it. It must have been scarey but also quite funny at the same time seeing so many motorbikes on the road. Love the pictures of the caves the colours are beautiful. Its sounds like you were celebrities in this part of the Country. Soo glad you enjoyed it. |
| 19th January 2008 Mum V | Shopping, spend spend spend - From: Vietnam Hi Girls, well what can I say... shop until you drop... so glad you enjoyed yourselves in Vietnam. Us woman do like our shopping and having tailor made clothes right near where you are staying and sooo cheap it just makes it soo much better doesn't it. Its seems you had both shops and beach holiday all in one. A well earned rest for all three of you. I was soo pleased to hear that you really enjoyed it. Vietnam is definitely on our list for one of the places to visit for a holiday in the future. Great photos as usual girls. Speak soon luv Mum V xxx |
| 19th January 2008 Mum v | Tuk Tuk - From: Cambodia What away to travel.. on a tuk tuk. They look such fun. Its a shame you had to see the heart breaking horrors that happened to the country, but it is great the way they have coped and are now getting on with their lives. Must have been quite exciting seeing the temples especially the one where Tomb Raider had been filmed. I can see why the locals were laughing at your Laura Croft pose... only joking they probably didn't know who she was. Ha! Ha! Shame you were getting hassled by the beggars but they have to survive somehow. At least you were able to go shopping and its sounds like you did enjoy visiting Cambodia... Can't believe they managed to fit 5 on a bike and then seeing 2 people driving a car wow! they can get away with anything over there ... A Country without rules, sounds good to me. hope to speak to you soon luv Mum V xxx |
| 19th January 2008 Mum V | Tubing - What fun - From: Laos Hi Girls sounds like you had great fun tubing down the rapids and stopping when you felt like a drink or play the little games. The pics are great soo glad you had a good time, shame you had to go back to get your passport stamped, the journey sounded horrific. Your hair looks lovely Sam and Lucy I bet you couldn't wait to get it cut and soo cheap, wish I could get it cut for that price! Its nice to know that you would return to Laos if you ever travelled again. Maybe that could be a place for me and your dad to visit in the future :) Luv Mum xxxx |
| 9th January 2008 Nicola - Sam D's sis | The Memories - From: New Zealand - South Island Sounds like you are having the most amazing time!! You have managed to do so much but gotta say I def preffered the south Island. I think we may have stayed in the Dolphin hostel but not 100% sure!! You got to swim with dolphins too, thats amazing and I can't get over you doing a sky dive!! When I did I had the same feeling too, doesn't help being scared of heights either but was worth it :-) Look after each other and take care xxx |
| 9th January 2008 Nicola - Sam D's sis | Howdy - From: New Zealand - North Island Sorry girls just catching up on all the blogs Wow well done Sam for doing the the skytower bungee - you are bloody brave!! I remember being up there on a very windy day and me being scared of heights was white a s a ghost and feeling rather ill - still an experience. You sound like you are having a fab time and the pictures are great. It refreshes my memory hearing about all the places you have been too!! Although you seem to have seen alot more of the north Island than I did. Did you see the Black swans in Rotorua?? Anyway take care and enjoy Nics xxx |
| 2nd January 2008 Joanna | Cool! - From: Laos Tubing looks like great fun and so relaxing all you need now is a book in one hand and a cocktail in another! Lovely! |
| 29th December 2007 mum jean | - From: Cambodia another great set of photos, what adventures, can't wait for the next instalment. take care all of you xx |
| 8th December 2007 amy | - From: China you girls worry me a little bit... try not to go to strange clubs with strange men next time! china is fascinating- sounds like you saw some incredible things. I'd really like to visit. it's going through such a cultural change right now and there are so many people trying to integrate the old with the new. Enjoy Vietnam- it's supposed to be another amazing country! Amy x |
| 7th December 2007 Mum Sue | - From: China Some interesting photos girls. How could they eat chickens claws!! aagh!!! This is one country I don't think I would bother visiting. Look after each other and be careful. Lots of love Mum Sue XXX |
| 6th December 2007 Mum x | Hong Kong Fooey or pooey - From: Hong Kong Sorry to hear that you were not over keen on the people & that the food was disgusting. If ithe pictures are anything to go by. I don't blame you. Yuk! Shame they were rude to you. I bet it was being in no mans land...We thought we had it bad over here...The pictures are really good. Some brilliant Buddhas. Dad can't wait to see some in Thailand. Boring.....but will go with him anyway :) I hope thw food don't consist of pigs trotters ha! ha! Nan said she would have to have her fish and chips...Shame about the Cantonese show.. still you can remember there beautiful costumes and makeup. Can't wait to see you in Thailand. Not long now. I will bring you all some chocolate. Love u lots Mum V xxxxxx |
| 6th December 2007 Nan Valerie & Grandad Arthur | amazing adventures - From: Brisbane to Cairns Pleased to hear you are having a whale of a time. We can't believe you managed to jump out of a plane and do a bungee. Jump. Just the thought of the heights scares us. Well done! The nearest we have been in height is the monseret in Salou (Spain) I (Nan) didn't have a nightmare on the day but the next day I had bad visions of what I had been through. Must be the old age coming on...Reading about the dingos ...we don't know how you could have held yourself we would have wet ourselves. We love reading all your adventures and the pictures are fantastic. Looking forward to your next amazing instalment. Love you lots ,miss not seeing you when we see your mum, but we know that this is a trip of a lifetime and you will always have fond memoreis that you will treasure for the rest of your life. Like to wish you a merry christmas and bestwishes for the new year lots of love from Nanny Valerie & Grandad Arthur xxxx |
| 6th December 2007 mum v | whoose been taking the piss - From: Brisbane to Cairns Sorry girls but I couldn't stop laughing when I read about the so called sleep walker weeing all over poor Lucy's clothes. That is just soo unbelievable. Then hearing about the bus windows being smashed and a nutty girl on it... Then reading about you coming across a Dingo while going to the toiet. How did u manage to keep calm by crossing your arms and staring it out? I think I would have been crossing my legs and probably scream.. ..Then reading more problems when the tide came in and you couldn't leave the campsite and when you did you got stuck in the sand. Also Sam losing her bikini bottoms...You certainly have made me laugh reading this. You will all be able to look back at this and giggle at all these events. On a good note I bet it was great having Lucy join you and being able to pat the cute little Koala bears. Just reminds me of my little Koala teddy bear. Can't wait for your next adventure :) Lots of luv Mum xxxxx |
| 6th December 2007 mum v | down under - From: Sydney - Brisbane Hi Girls! What a brilliant time you have been having. I would love to see all what you have seen. Glad you both enjoyed Sydneys opera house. You will have some great memories. It must have been lovely meeting up with your brother Lee and sharing some of the best experiences ever. The beaches look out of this world. Just like what dreams are made of... Its a shame about the first hostel you stayed in. The people must have thought their luck had changed when you two arrived. cleaning and shopping as well as sorting out the breakfasts for them.I am glad u managed to find a nice place to stay in when you moved on and enjoyed the food. Theres nothing worse then not enjoying your food. What an adventure canoeing surfing...looking forward to the next instalment. love Mum V xxx |
| 4th December 2007 mum jean | - From: Hong Kong hi girls, hope you're all having a wicked time, the pics are amazing, wish i was there! luve mum jean xx |
| 13th November 2007 Mum J | White Heaven! - From: Brisbane to Cairns Ithink Whitehaven Beach should be renamed White Heaven Beach!! Sooo beautiful !! Take care girls. Love Mum J XXX |
| 8th November 2007 Mum J | Beautiful Country! - From: Sydney - Brisbane Hi Sam and Sam What a wonderful time you are having. Really good photos again girls! It just makes me want to go to all these places. I would have loved to see the koalas in the hospital, they're so cute. Bring one home please! Really glad Lee came out to see you and so good to know you're both doing fine. Look after each other. Lots of love Mum J XXXX |
| 18th October 2007 Vincent & Jeanine | Hello from the Netherlands - From: New Zealand - South Island Ladies, Good to see you're both well,. Sam D, as I said to you in London, you won't miss Tower a bit and you'll have the time of your life exploring the globe. Very nice to keep us up to date with pictures and stories. Offcoures, when you're back in Europe, see you in Amsterdam!!! Vincent & Jeanine Hilversum, The Netherlands |
| 17th October 2007 Mum J | Awesome!! - From: New Zealand - South Island Hi Sam and Sam What a fantastic time you must be having - swimming with the dolphins in their natural habitat, skiing, skydiving - no wonder you both have such huge smiles in every photo!! It looks such a clean country too. Photos are superb girls - only wish I was there!! Look after each other. Love you lots Mum J XXXX |
| 16th October 2007 mum | more walking - From: Arequipa and the Colca Canyon You poor girls. It seems you are forever walking and climbing. But look on the bright side - You will both be the fittest girls ever when you arrive back in England. :) You know me I don't walk anywhere...I am soo glad you managed to find a place that was similar t a hotel and have a hot shower. I could't imagine what it must be like for you both in and out of hostels with hardly any mod cons... You really have done some travelling as well. All them bus journeys crammed with hot sweaty people I do feel for you but hey! What I would do to swop places :) looking forward to your next installment. Everyone said hi and hope you are having a great time. Love you lots Mum V xxxxxxxxxxx |
| 16th October 2007 mum | - From: New Zealand - North Island Hello Sam & Sam I'm glad to hear you were both getting free food hopefully this is helping you with your money...Sam you are such a dare devil ,that must have been an amazing experience but oh so frightening jumping off the sky tower. I agree with your Mum though.. be careful :) I'm glad you finally got to see some penquins, ahh they look sooo cute. Was you able to touch them? I do envy you all these wonderful things you have been doing and seeing.... I am not so sure about going through dark caves in the freezing cold but it must have been lovely seeing all the bright lights from the glow worms. eerie but exciting....I can't imagine digging holes on a beach and getting hot water, I would think it is very good for the skin. I remember when we went to Turkey we went to a place that had mud baths and that smelt like rotten eggs too, but I remember my skin feeling very soft afterwards...so who knows...Great pics! carry on enjoying yourselves. love u lots mum V xxxxxxx |
| 16th October 2007 mum | sky divers - From: New Zealand - South Island Hi girls wow! what can I say - New Zealand - I can't believe how much you managed to do there. Skiing, snowboardng, swimming with the dolphins, long walks up mountains and glaziers and the amazing sky dive. They must have been incredible experiences especially jumping out an aeroplane at a fantastic speed. oh my goodness! the thought of it scares me..... I know I could never do it. so I am so so proud of you both. I love all your pictures. That must have been great going to a bar where everything is made of ice. I can see you were both wearing coats. Was it really cold ? Did you both warm up once you started to dance? I was pleased to hear that you met up with some people and was sharing your experiences with. I hope they were able to help you plan your next journey. Its good to swap tales and get helpful hints. can't wait to see your next adventure. I'm loving it! loving it! loving it!speak soon Mum V xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 13th October 2007 sue finch | - From: New Zealand - South Island Hi Sam you look like you are havung a whale of a time I hope that you didn't scare those poor dolphins when you were leaning over the boat no wonder they were swimming fast!!!!! How was New Zealand? a teacher that I have been working with lives there and has been showing me photo's of where you have been it looks really magical. bet you were scared of the sky dive ou dont even like spiders over here so I really admire you. Where are you know? will you be in Oz for long, as one of my friends are over there and would love to meet you if you tell me where you are perhaps you could meet up! have a great time I know that you already are but take care we really miss you over here loads and loads of love Auntie Sue x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x |
| 9th October 2007 Sam and Sam | Monkey - From: Ica and Nazca We admit it is hard to see some of them. If you click on the pic to enlarge it and look at the bottom left hand corner very hard you can just make it out. Good Luck spotting it! xx |
| 8th October 2007 Joanna | Madness - From: New Zealand - North Island You are absolutely mad Sam jumping from that Skytower! Very brave. I love the penguins, i am so jealous. Bet the seeing the glow worms was good, i remeber having a glow worm toy when i was little! Great pictures! Take care of yourselves. Joanna xx |
| 30th September 2007 Mum J | Stunning!! - From: New Zealand - North Island It looks stunning there, a really clean country. How lucky are you two! But please Sam - no more jumping from Skytowers! Love to you both, take care. Mum J XX |
| 21st September 2007 Nicola - Sam D's sis | Hello travellers :-) - From: Ica and Nazca How lucky are you, that sandboarding looks and sounds amazing. I agree with the monkey pic, I have also studied it for a while and can't really make it out - very clever though. You are getting to see some fantastci things girls - South America is not on my list of places to go!!! You sound like you are having a great time. Sam was great to speak to you last week, missing you very much. Write some more bloggs girls mwah xxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
| 15th September 2007 Mum J | Shall I sell your car Sam? - From: Arequipa and the Colca Canyon You girls just never stop do you!! You both won't need cars when you return, just a pair of boots and a long stick. Loved the photos. Take care, love Mum J XXX |
| 9th September 2007 Joanna | Monkey - From: Ica and Nazca I have been looking at that Monkey picture for 5 minutes and still can't make it out! The sandboarding looks fantastic guys. Glad you are having a great time. Love Joanna xx |
| 28th August 2007 mum v | monkey business - From: La Paz and Copacabana Felt for you both when I was reading about your farewell to Patrick, Maya and Ingrid. You seemed to having great fun altogether..but I wouldn't worry you are bound to find some more friends soon. Loved the pic's of the monkey. They are sooo mischeviouse aren't they? They get up to so many tricks. Some of your photos are brilliant,especially the crazy clouds at sunset.. it just doesn't look real does it?I am glad you finally got a meal that you really enjoyed chill con carne with spices. I had to laugh when I read about the 2 minute taxi ride...you have some great memories.. looking forward to the next one. bye for now luv mum vanessa x |
| 28th August 2007 mum v | dynamic girls - From: Potosi So sorry for the late comment I am finally catching up with your emails and have decided to look at your blogg. Sorry to hear that the website lost them all and you had to re-enter them. All that hard work... anyway what can I say this trip must have been unbelievable... going down mines (must say you both look the part) love the yellow outfit and mask and then being given dynamite as well (they must have been mad letting you two hold a lighted one at that ha! ha! only joking. but what an experience...and then to go to hotsprings wow! Can't wait for the next explosive story.. lots of love mum vanessa x |
| 15th August 2007 Mum V | Love your twirling skirts - From: Puno and Lake Titicaca Hi girls you look like you are both having a great time in your twirling skirts. I cannot imagine what you are going through seeing our other people live... so so poor but they are happy. It sounds like you had a good time even though you struggled with the language. Wow floating islands! that must have been an experience. Its strange how the children knew their way in the dark. I bet you were both scared.. Glad you was able to get some chinese food after the other stuff you had eaten. lv mum xxx |
| 15th August 2007 mum v | wow you did it - From: Cusco & The Inca Trail Hi Girls wow what an amazing adventure. It must have been a wonderful experience reaching the top knowing what you had to do and go through. I was soooo worried about the pair of you. I had heard so many bad stories. I was extremely pleased when you told me you had done it. Whats this about big willy and little willy... strange names????? Glad you paid extra to get the Porters to do all your carrying I would have done the same. you should be sooo pleased with yourselves. Great pics as usual! luv mum xxxx |
| 11th August 2007 Mum J | Ugh......shrivelled llama foetuses!! - From: La Paz and Copacabana God...what strange things the Bolivian people eat, thank goodness you found The Hard Rock Cafe! (I never would have believed you'd find one in Bolivia). I love the photo of you with monkey Sam, you look so happy and I know you're both having an amazing time. Look after each other, love you lots Mum J XXXX |
| 11th August 2007 Mum J | Long Live The Hippies!! - From: Cusco & The Inca Trail Hi Girls How fantastic the amazing Inca Trail sounds! I want to go there too!! The two of you should be so proud of yourselves in achieving this adventure so far, and the way in which you have wrote it - I feel like i'm on it with you. Keep on enjoying it and look after each other. Love you loads Mum J XXX |
| 31st July 2007 Joanna | - From: Puno and Lake Titicaca Hi Sams, I love the outfit and Sam D looks like she is going to take off in hers! It looks like a beautiful island and so remote. Sounds like you have been seeing a lot of sun sets and walking lots. Glad your both enjoying yourselfs. Take care. Love Joanna xx |
| 29th June 2007 Mum J | Oh My God!! - From: Potosi Another brilliant write-up Girls!! I'm so glad I found out about you holding the dynamite after you'd done it Sam! Trust you two to get lost down a mine - really had a good laugh at this. I think you two should write a book about your adventures and mishaps! Take care Girls - Love you lots. Mum J XXXX |
| 29th June 2007 Joanna | Miners - From: Potosi Well who would of thought you two going into a mine! The man next to sam when she has dynamite looks a bit scared! Glad you got a good reward of using the hotsprings afterwards. Nice to see you are visisting lots of different places and you have other friends you are travelling with. Take care of yourselves and have fun. Lots of love Joanna xxx |
| 28th June 2007 Nicola - Sam D's sis | Hello travellers :-) - From: Pucon Just catching up with the blog as been abit busy at work but girls you sound like your having a great time. Will be the best experience of your life I am sure!! The climb sounded like hard work but I bet you loved the sliding down, I know I would of :-) Loving the pics too, especially that sunset, must have been amazing to see! You seem to ahve a little gang going which is always good too. If only I could win the lottery and come and join you!! Well girls have lots of fun and stay in contact and look after each other Nic xxxxxxxxx |
| 23rd June 2007 Nanny Doreen & Grandad Bill | Interesting Reading - From: Salt Planes Dear Sam It was lovely to here from you. Mum has made a folder of your blogg and we read it. It was very interesting with all the things you have done. I hope you are cleaning your shoes and changing your knickers ha! ha! I know I am in advance but have a nice birthday and don't get too drunk as you are like me - 2 wine gums and your anybodies. Grandad and me are fine and can't wait to see you again. When you cme home we will make you your favourite home made burgers. Well I'll say Bye bye. Love always Nanny Doreen & Grandad Bill xxxxxxxxxxx |
| 14th June 2007 Mum V | brill photos - From: Salt Planes Whoose idea to do your pictures like that? They are absolutely great Girls. They look soooo real. How did u manage to jump like that or is it fake???? Can't wait to show your grandparents. I am sure they will find them funny like me. So sorry to hear about all your mishaps. Being locked out, then being locked in must have been quite truamatic for you both, but at least you managed to laugh about it. and get to your destination in time. You have had quite a few experiences... I can't imagine what it would be like to go through a sand storm and a snow storm in the same day, all good memories though isn't it? All I can say is wow! Speak to you soon luv Mum V. Dad sends his love too xxxxxx |
| 14th June 2007 Mum v | wierd weather in Salta - From: Salta It seems really strange you talkin about the weather being hot & sunny then changing to freezing, even snowing. Are you both keeping fit? Climbing them 1070 steps must have killed your legs still it is good training for your Inca Trail at the end of this week. I'm so pleased that you are meeting up with friends and having a good time. Chillin out, having pizza and watchin movies just like home. Must say you are not missing much back here....Every one says hi and awaiting the next entry...love Mum V xx |
| 14th June 2007 mum v | yummy chocolate - From: Bariloche and Mendoza Well girls what can I say, you both must have been in your element.... lots and lots of chocolate shops yummy! Glad you were able to rest and have some free time. I think I can talk for everyone when I say that we are all loving your blog so you can do as many entries as you like. I don't think we will ever get bored. Bring on the next one yes! |
| 13th June 2007 Marian Carslake | Hi to you both - From: Salt Planes Wow, despite having "problems" getting in and, it seems, getting out of your rooms, it sounds as though you are having an absolute ball! Really enjoy reading all about your experiences and seeing the super photos. Your days must be an absolute whirl. One minute you are in bikinis enjoying the sunshine and the next you're wrapped up snug and cosy trying to keep warm! Georgraphy was never one of my strong points but I am certainly learning heaps now! Take care and love to both. Marianx |
| 13th June 2007 Mum J | Hi Sam and Sam - From: Salt Planes Hi Girls. The photos are fantastic! Good to talk to you last night Sam and to hear about your latest adventures. It must have been really nice experience to stay with a host family, to try their traditional dress, eat their food etc. You have made some good friends while on your travels which must have made it even better! Look after each other and we love you lots. Mum J XXXXX |
| 13th June 2007 Joanna | - From: Salt Planes Hiya Sams, Your pictures look great how did you get the jumping effect so good?! Glad to see your having a great time and you have managed to go cinema and live a bit of normality too! The salt planes are they made out of salt that we eat? Well keep enjoying yourself, speak to you soon. |
| 13th June 2007 Lee Sullivan | Salt Planes - From: Salt Planes Excellent photo's, brightened up my morning, hope your both well, i can't believe your nearly 3 months in allready. |
| 7th June 2007 Amy | mmmmmmm chocolate! - From: Bariloche and Mendoza Hey girls! glad to see you're enjoying yourselves! Everything looks awesome and I hope you're having as incredible time as you seem to be. Sorry it's taken me so long to say hi- Lee's rubbish. ;) (ok he's not really, he took me to Venice for my birthday and most rubbish people won't do that). Sam J, we just got your postcard! The one from Argentina. Had too much wine to read it, but can't wait to read it when i've sobered up :) Take care and enjoy yourselves- i'm super jealous! Lots of love, Amy xxx |
| 31st May 2007 Mum V | lucky girls - From: End of the world!! Hi girls 33 hours on a bus oh my goodness! I bet it was worth it though...I'm glad you are making friends and enjoying yourselves. I bet you couldn't believe your eyes when u went in the pub and see all them men. I can understand you wanting to get out quick though. I bet they were all staring....Proper Snow! How lucky can you get... we never get it over here and if we do its not very deep. Hope you made the most of it and had great snow ball fights with your new friends you made. Wheres the pic of the snowman? One question - was there a reason why the bar was called invisible bar.....strange name....was it hard to see?...Ha ha ..Hope your ankle is better now Sam. You need to rest cos you have lots more walking to do before this journey is over. Loving every moment of your holiday.. Can't wait to read the next episode love u lots. Mum Vanessa xxxxxx |
| 31st May 2007 Mum Vanessa | Pukon - amazing - From: Pucon You girls are unbelievable It must have taken you hours to input all this footage on your blogg. Again great photos, the sunset above the clouds is awesome. It must have been a wonderful experience climbing the volcano, seeing hot lava as well as being in the cold snow. Love the photo of you sliding down on your bum. Great seeing you and Sam with friends really enjoying yourselves. Even though it was a little scarey. Everyone says hi. loving your blogg. They are hoping to write soon. Carry on enjoying yourselves. Luv Mum V xxx |
| 31st May 2007 Mum Vanessa | smelly cows poo! - From: Torres Del Paine and the Navimag I couldn't stop laughing when I read about your boat trip. No wonder you was sick. Can't imagine the pong you was getting from being right next to them cows. Dad said at least you had fresh milk on your trip. Glad you was moved though. Otherwise poor Sam J and all your friends would have been ill too. Again absolutely amazing pictures! |
| 31st May 2007 Mum Vanessa | brrrr wow! - From: Brrrrrrrrr!!!! What can I say.....The pictures are amazing. blue ice wow! can't imagine what it must be like, but it is really making me want to join you. You both look swedish in your little bobble hats and scarfs. I know it must have been very cold, but you certainly look like you had great fun. I was a bit worried when I read about the dogs scarey...I'm glad you escaped with out any bites :) Love the photos of you both with the glacier in the background. A definite centre piece for a bedroom wall. I am enjoying every bit of your journey. Luv mum V xxx |
| 31st May 2007 Leeeeeeeeeee J | longest day? - From: Pucon that was one hell of a climb/ hike/ mission! Must have been such a long day, but i bet you slept well. I'm still not too sure how a volcano can be covered in ice - it thought they were meant to be like 1000 degrees?! Either way, it was an incredible thing to do - well done both of you! Love, Lee x |
| 31st May 2007 Joanna | Cool! - From: Pucon Looks like you are having a fantastic time and doing some amazing things, I think you are both very brave! Having to share a boat with a load of cows from the prevoius blog must of been different too! I am glad you have met up with some people, must make the travelling interesting and fun! Take care of yourselves. Joanna xx |
| 30th May 2007 Lee | - From: Brrrrrrrrr!!!! Now that looks good!, Whisky and glacial ice...life is good. |
| 23rd May 2007 Mum J | Snow Whites - From: End of the world!! Hello Snow Whites!! Fantastic photos again girls. Such a contrast from Brazil! It must be lovely to have so much snow that you could dive in it - wheres the snowman? It was so good to see you on the webcam Sam, its a shame every hostel doesn't have them, still good to hear your voice though on the headset. Look after yourselves Love you loads Mum J XXXX |
| 16th May 2007 L to the E to the E to the J | haha! - From: Burn baby burn! can't believe you nearly set the place on fire with your socks! lol - glad you didn't though! I'm back from Mexico now and very brown :P -your pics still look so amazing, each blog is a different kind of scenery and i love them all! Take care & speak soon, Lee x |
| 14th May 2007 Aunt Sandra | Hello - From: Burn baby burn! Hi Sam d, I too have been really enjoying reading your blogs and admiring the lovely pictures. I've been printing them out and taking them to Nannie Val and Grandad Arthur each time as well. They have also enjoyed reading them. It all sounds amazing, especially all the wildlife you are seeing. I don't envy the long bus journeys though, that must be hard going at times. Belated birthday wishes to you Sam. I hope you had a lovely day. You both seem to be doing really well, keep it up and take care. Love from your Aunt Sandra xx |
| 11th May 2007 Auntie Sue | Hi form home - From: Burn baby burn! Hi girls just read your next blog it looks amazing you will both remember this journey forever.... The sights that you are seeing are soooo picturesque! Where are you off to nexr? Have you got a tan yet Sam or r u still red? I cant believe that you are having snow, still we are having loads of rain at the moment so snap.. Saw Grandad yesterday and he is looking good he sends his love nanny doreen was really chuffd to hear from you so if you get time try and send her a little postcard or something from somewhere nice. speak to you both soon take care and be careful Sarah and Vicoria say Hi James sends his love john says to have a good time and enjoy yourself. loads and loads of love Auntie Sue and the gang x x x x x x x x |
| 11th May 2007 Auntie Sue and the gang | Hello - From: Buenos Aires Hi Sam glad to hear that yu are still having a great time I cant believe that you havent seen all those anomals before your mum was always taking you to the zoo and trying to leave you there!! Some of the animals must have been like looking in the mirror! ha ha ha ha !! kepp enjoying yourselves and take care love as always Auntie Sue James Victoria and Sarah x x x x x x xx |
| 1st May 2007 sam d mum | Great Reading Girls!!!! - From: Iguazu Falls Hi Sam and Sam I have been sooo amazed at reading what you both have been up to. I couldn't imagine myself in your position, but oh how I would love to join you right now. I have given your details to everyone they are all following your great journey. Your blog is brilliant. How you find the time in between all them long 18 hour bus journeys I will never know. but at least you are both getting to rest on them.....Maybe sore bums....We went to sarahs football do on Sunday, she played brilliantly and also scored a goal. When you get back I will have to take you to watch her. Everyone says hi. (A special big hello from your Dad, Paul, Emma and Brad) They all love what you are doing. Always asking how you both are. We have a bank holiday Monday off next week yippee! If only I could have a year off like you..... Never mind thats life ....You seem to be coping well with all the different places, people and food. You have some great footage. I love the pics of the waterfalls. wow! what an experience being able to go under them. Can you imagine me with all them butterflies flying aroung me. I think you would hear me scream all the way back to England. I know your next stop is at the end of the world ....spooky....Can't wait to hear your comments. Don't forget to take plenty of photos. Its been great being able to contact you on a regular basis. I really enjoyed talking to you on the internet. We must try with the camera link next time. We can all have a laugh at what we look like or me (jealous) because you are both tanned and I am still white. I better end now. You know what I am like when I get started. I will write non stop for England....Don't worry about anything just enjoy yourselves. Remember keep together at all times and keep in touch on a regular basis. Love you lots mum Vanessa xxxx |
| 1st May 2007 anonymous | - From: Iguazu Falls hi sam and sam! emma here...thought we'd drop a little message :) Yes me and paul are still together - sadly! No i'm only joking! Hope u are both having an amazing time, it really does look great- I'm so jealous!! Hope u are catching a nice tan, to make me even more jealous when u return! Well, better go. See you very soon. Miss you...Emma (pauls gf- incase u have forgotten me already!) xxxxxx paul here...hi sissy & sam. im missing u already. wouldn't of thought it though. i haven't got anyone to argue with anymore apart from DAD who just has a go at me all the time about toothpaste lids and leaving the light on. AND im still with that girl. you know? EMMA. Still strong and should be getting married soon. so hopefully u'l be back by the time we do. jks. Have you met any geezers? Be safe.... Ok? Well betta go il write to you when i need an arguement. Take care sissy & sam. love Paul (your bro) |
| 30th April 2007 Dorr | - From: Iguazu Falls Wouldn't need a lot of room in that backpack |
| 30th April 2007 lucy | wow - From: Iguazu Falls hey sam and sam, looks like you are having the best time ever im sooooo jealous missing u loads and the pictures are amazing |
| 26th April 2007 Auntie Sue | - From: Iguazu Falls hi girls The falls look amazing wish I were there it looks fantastic..... takke loads of photos for your memories although they will last you a lifetime.... loads of love Auntie sue x x x x x x |
| 26th April 2007 Auntie Sue xx | - From: Ilha Grande & Paraty Hi Sam Great to hear from you. It looks like you are still having a great time, the beaches look fantastic. Bet you never find a job when all you do it party eat on floating resturants and hang about like beach bums. how utterly boring it must be !! Its much better going to work eveyday in the rain feeling tired and bored ha ha you dont know what you are missing......... Have you got a sun tan yet Sam? enjoy yourselves take care love you loads Auntie sue and the gang x x x x x x x |
| 26th April 2007 Mum J | Iguazu Falls - From: Iguazu Falls Absolutely amazing photos Girls, makes me want to go there. Any room in the backpack!! |
| 26th April 2007 Lee J | innit? - From: Iguazu Falls "We arrived at our Hostel in Puerto Iguazu, The Hostel Inn it..." Inn it! hahaha (well i found it funny...) |
| 25th April 2007 Lee J | view from hostel... - From: Ilha Grande & Paraty ... at Ilha Grande looks amazing! xx |
| 25th April 2007 Joanna | - From: Ilha Grande & Paraty I am loving the blog, keep up the good work! The view from the hostel looks like paradise to me, i am not jealous at all!! :) xx |
| 21st April 2007 Mark W | Hello! - From: Flabbagasted Hi Sam (and Sam) - just thought I would say hi. Looks like you are having a great time out there, I' sooo jealous. Enjoy! Great photography by the way. Take care. Love Mark |
| 13th April 2007 Lee J | great stuff! - From: Flabbagasted I'm just off to work so just a short one.... seems like you are loving it, glad you are making friends woth other travellers too. I would have loved to see some rainforest! Send me any photos you wanna back up, take care both of you! Love Lee x |
| 7th April 2007 Annette | When can we all come and join you!!! - From: Welcome to Rio! Hi Sam Have looked at your Blog site and am really jealous! Can we all come and join you! What an interesting start to your journey - i liked your comparison of London as a village compared to Rio. Will check your site reguarly for more amusing tales. Take care. |
| 6th April 2007 jean, lucys mum | - From: Welcome to Rio! well sam you certainly look like you are both having a ball, even tho you probably have sore feet. take care, and i look forward to the next instalment. xx |
| 6th April 2007 Mal | Wow - From: Welcome to Rio! Hi Sam(s) I love this site, being able to 'share' your trip - how cool is that? So what happened to the last few weeks before you left? I thought I'd be round to give you a going away pressie but you're already there! Sounds like you are already having an 'experience of a lifetime'. Really wish I'd done something like that - maybe in my next life or when I retire. You can give me some tips. Love the photos - you have some really, really good ones there - thought you'd copied them from a travel magazine! Can I make a little suggestion though? Don't forget that you have a flash and you should have a setting that let's you choose when you can use it - even in the daylight. If someone is against a very bright background then the chances are they will look very dark/in shadow when you take the pic. Just turn on the flash and that should sort it. Hope you don't mind me making the suggestion but you've got some lovely photos and they will give you both such great memories in the future it'd be a shame to spoil some for the sake of turning on the flash button. Looking forward to hearing your next news. Can't tell you how envious I am of you both. Have loads and loads of fun girls. Mal xx |
| 3rd April 2007 Auntie Sue | love from home - From: Welcome to Rio! Hi Sam and Sam Glad to hear that you arrived safely hope that you havn't scared too many locals yet !! How is your new hostel are you still in the same one Hope tha tyou have found somewhere decent to eat afer your burger that was probably dog you should keep an eye on the local stray dogs if you dont see one for a couple of days it probably means that you have eaten it.. Victoris hurt her fingers in school last weekand we sspent 5 hours up the casualty but she enjoyed all the sympathy that she got wearing her sling.. The photos you snt were great it looks like a nice place and the views that you had were amazing all that in your first week.... Dont forget to e,mail regularly and let us know what you are up to and also s=end more photos my e.mail address is finchysue@yahoo.co.uk i dont think that you have it on your list Sarah and Victoria say hello John says to enjoy yourself but bee careful dont forget t stay together even if it is to have a wee wee speak to you soon load and loads of love to you both love Auntie Suex x x x x x x x |
| 3rd April 2007 Amy | YAY! - From: Welcome to Rio! You made it ok :) I'm jealous- this had made me want to go travelling as well! xx |
| 3rd April 2007 Lee J | nice one! - From: Welcome to Rio! start trying out your portugese! ;) xx |
| 3rd April 2007 Joanna | Wow! - From: Welcome to Rio! Your pictures are amazing and its looks so beautiful especially the views. I love the picture of the monkeys, did you get to feed any of the monkeys yourselves? |
