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| 20th March 2008 Rob | Nice - From: Pacific Paradise I miss Rarotonga a lot! Did you manage to do a walk up to the top of the mountains? I remember going out on a Kayak in to the lagoon and hearing this weird trcikling noise, I looked down and hundreds of tiny fish were skimming just under the surface and then diving under the kayak and popping back up the other side. Good times. |
| 14th February 2008 rachel | sounds fab - From: Pacific Paradise but i'm rather jealous. London was sunny for a few days but we are back to proper English weather now. I could do with a few days of tropical relaxation I think. So we are planning a trip to Italy in June which is the nearest we can afford! missing you both. e-mail me some pictures. xxxx |
| 7th February 2008 MUM M | Sleepless in Seatle - From: Yellow Cabs and Bright Lights Seeing the night lights on the New York Syline reminds me of the film Sleepless in Seatle.... did you display any romantic gestures Alex? What a shame it was not Feb 14th Anne! |
| 7th February 2008 MUM M | When in Japan! - From: Washington DC Think you could have stood a bit further away from the camera, we can still see you! |
| 6th February 2008 Dad M | Safe Journey - From: Washington DC Have a safe journey tomorrow - bring some sunshine with you because it's p***ing down here! |
| 3rd February 2008 Dad | Upside Down Dad - From: Yellow Cabs and Bright Lights Great piccies of New York: they take me straight back- I love the black & white view of downtown NYC. Your blog is as always a joy to read and you do well to keep it up. Really looking forward to seeing you in Brisbane two weeks today. Love you. Keep safe, Dad xx |
| 1st February 2008 Mum G | Spectacular photographs... - From: Yellow Cabs and Bright Lights of what seems to have been an amazing trip. Lots of love, Mum (G). |
| 15th September 2007 Laura | market - From: The end of the line... Bangkok All the way to Bangkok and you did not hit the real markets? Khao San is ok, but nothing like the weekend market or china town. Lots of great bargains there. |
| 23rd August 2007 mum murphy | tea at the palace - From: Cambodia So many palaces to visit like you we experienced an amazing gastronomical delight in Jodhpur palace just like the Ritz in London. So posh and a waiter each to wait upon you, imcluding in toilet where the boys were set upon by an attendant who produced soap, towels lavender water all at the drop of a hat, he even helped dry their hands. Now that was service! |
| 23rd August 2007 Dad (Kevin) | Call that brown water? - From: Mekong Delta We can probably match you for dirty water - the only difference here in India is that people bottle it to take home from the Ganges after they have washed, peed, done the washing, tipped the trash, burned the dead and let the buffalo have wash and a sh** too. All in all a highly intoxicating experience! Love you M& D & Boys xx |
| 18th August 2007 Lauren | Hmm! - From: Hue- the turning point Wow you have me both excited and worried...so how do you get visas before you arrive in Vietnam?! |
| 15th August 2007 rachel | sounds like morocco - From: Contender for: The Craziest Place on Earth your descriptions of 1-4 people on mopeds with all manner of luggage sounds just like morocco (where the street lights seemed purely decorative as were the roundabouts) sounds like an interesting experience though. can't wait to see you both on your return. xxx all our love, from M as well, |
| 30th July 2007 anonymous | - From: Broome Broome...(you had to be there)... Hey. Seems like a million years since I was stood upon that very sand, but your entry brought it all back. xxx |
| 18th July 2007 Rachel | nice hat and umbrella combo - From: Great Ocean Road glad to see all is well. As of Sunday no-one drowned in the sailing trip to France. Martin and I are home safely and Alexandra was due to follow Tuesday. all our love and counting the days til we all go surfing in Sept as well!! xxx |
| 7th July 2007 Kevin | What are you talking about? - From: Sydney The Opera House architect Jorn Utzon would be delighted to hear your critique of his masterpiece! The original design for the shell roofs was in fact unbuildable and he had to work with the engineer Ove Arup to realise his concept. So it just goes to prove the theory that architects don't know anything! Love the night pic. Hang loose Dad x |
| 3rd July 2007 Lauren | lol! - From: Sydney Hahaha I can just imagine Anne's bartering! See you Thus. I arrive at airport 1pm |
| 24th June 2007 Mum | I have been dreading it! - From: It's huge...! I suppose I should not be surprised you have been threatening to have dreadlocks for ages I guess it is the whole 'gap look' Oh dear Anne what shall we do with him? He will just have to get it out of his system..... hopefully before he retuns to the UK!!! I shall be waiting with the scissors! Live the moment Alex the clock is ticking. Mum x x x xx |
| 19th June 2007 Duke of Tadley | - From: Newcastle...with the ship on the beach! Very sorry to hear about yet more problems with the van! Bloody Ford build quality eh. I dunno. Anyway, have fun! |
| 18th June 2007 Kevin | Van Wanted - From: Newcastle...with the ship on the beach! Potential Australian migrant seeks van in October, all reasonable sets of wheels considered. mail to baldmadvanman@hotmale.com. I have 10 Lithuanian Litas as offer of exchange (can't change it for any hard currency, so thought you might be interested as it's worth about £1). Hope to hear soon. |
| 7th June 2007 Mum G | Great new van! - From: Almost leaving Brisbane! It looks splendid now to match new engine. Surely a catch for a retired nostalgic couple? You were lucky to have all that help, all the while being cosseted with home comforts by the tremendous Ann-Marie and Mark. |
| 5th June 2007 Kevsta | Can You Find Him? - From: ... and on to kirra ... Mmmmm, yes, it's a bit like 'Where's Wally?' without the scarves. He's definitely the one in the water with the surfboard. |
| 3rd June 2007 Anne-marie & Mark | - From: Brisbane Its been great having you both here and we have enjoyed showing you the 'real' side of life in Brissy. [Hilary will know what I mean!] BOYS BOYS BOYS! Today we laid new carpet in 3 rooms so 'the van' now has a funky look in the front area thanks to Cam & Sebs bedrooms! Enjoy the rest of the trip and see you before you leave in August? |
| 18th May 2007 Lauren on the move | :) - From: Fraser in the rain! Sounds awesome. I have heard so much about this from all the people I have met in NZ (practically everyone has just come from Oz) and I can't wait to do it myself. Glad you're both having lots of fun...Anne you're so brown! (If it's any comfort Alex you're significantly browner than I am - haha!) Love and hugs xxLaurenxx |
| 9th May 2007 Kevin | Wife-Beater? - From: Trip up the Rainforest Hey! Is there an orange stripe on the other side of the wife-beater vest to prove you're a third generation paddy? Sooo cool. |
| 25th April 2007 allie | its finally happened - From: Are you for SCUBA...? When you wrote me a letter adress I hate you stinky poo, I finally know how you feel. I actually haTE you. xxx |
| 24th April 2007 Phil the Jealous Bassist | Hey! - From: Current digs That is one superfly livin'wagon! You planning on pimping it out murphy..? I bloody hope so and you'd better send me the pics or ELSE! Peace out homeboy |
| 24th April 2007 sheila murphy/grandma | trip to the rain forest - From: Trip up the Rainforest Hi to you both, it would appear to us that you are having a really great time,well done! when we saw the camper van it reminded us of our second home, it wasn't much bigger!(a 16foot caravan). Enjoying reading all your news, so glad I invested in this new toy. look forward to more news in the near future, keep well, fondest love Grandma & Spuddie xxx |
| 19th April 2007 Mum and Dad (L+T) | Not so retro - From: Current digs ...if you are our age! Looks really good so happy travelling. |
| 16th April 2007 Lauren | Chocolate - From: Obscene Easter Hahaha! Nice one Alex x p.s I knew that you had written that entry, not Anne, before I scrolled down to see your pic! |
| 15th April 2007 Mum | Save any for me? - From: Obscene Easter I want some of that chocolate glad the Easter bunny found you - your Easter egg awaits you.xx |
| 15th April 2007 Hilary & Kevin | From Cairo - From: Down Under Hi! Good to see you looking so well. We are at Cairo airport ready to leave - put it on your list it's FAB!! |
| 31st March 2007 Phil The Jealous Bassist | DAMN YOU MURPHY! - From: Finally... Hey bro! Glad one of us has managed a jump! Good to see you're still alive and kickin mate, Leanne said you've spoken to her, get onto some form of messenger when you get to hers and say hi! Much love to the pair of ya's. xphilx |
| 31st March 2007 mum murphy | hair - From: Glacier Country Glad to see that you have not got dreadlocks and that your hair is still long and free!! |
| 28th March 2007 Richard | Who's Fox Glacier? - From: Glacier Country I thought his name was Alex. My mistake. Got your postcard today - that bus - MASTERPIECE! All's well here - ticking along quite nicely. Having my birthday week off - heading back down to Wales. Also - I NOW HAVE SKYPE on my new (Vista) laptop. Get me! Enjoy! |
| 28th March 2007 Rachel | - From: Glacier Country those pictures are fab. they look like they're from an advert or catalogue. hope sandflies aren't too annoying. missing you. have got sykpe now so maybe give me a call? xx |
| 26th March 2007 mum murphy | Fantastic - From: Finally... Loving all the photos and thrilled to see you made the sky dive after the slow start. Do you think I could do it? I wouldn't mind giving it a go. Best start saving!! Looking forward to seeing the video version. Mum X |
| 25th March 2007 Richard | Glad all's getting better - From: Windy Wellie Good to see you're enjoying NZ more now. Can I just say Pembrokeshire rules ok! Enjoying life here - same old stuff. |
| 24th March 2007 Lauren | Bikini - From: Windy Wellie Hahaha! Yes Anne I completely understand the bikini dilemma - so my Q is, what it is like?! I will need a picture! Hi to Alex too - glad you're having fun! I loved the look of your last entry kayaking! xxxx |
| 22nd March 2007 Betony and Chris | Sour grapes - From: Not quite skydiving Hello, you two, finally reading your blog in cold England, keeping us much entertained. Thanks for the pc from Ohope it all looks very familiar, Sorry to hear about ann's accident, hope all is well now. Sounds like you are having great fun while we are working very hard!!.Glad NZ was odd now you know why I,m here. Oh and happy birthday Alex, although belated. Well keep watching, reading and longing. Cheers Betony and Chris |
| 20th March 2007 Kevin | Great Weblog! - From: Not quite skydiving Loved reading the updated weblog. We are so glad you have made the effort to upkeep the info & everyone loves looking at it - especially Grandma! Fab pix of course. Enjoy South Island. Love Dad x ps really enjoyed Skype on Sunday evening. |
| 20th March 2007 Elli | - From: Not quite skydiving hey guys. sounds like you're having such a wicked time. hope u managed to get a sky dive!! im writing to say a happy belated birthday to al for the 5th. im crap for not getting it to u in time!! one word-dissertation!! g sends his love. Love elli x x x p.s. hope anne's back is better now |
| 15th March 2007 Rachel | sky diving - From: Geothermals and Maori good luck! glad all is looking up. give my love to the Smith Stevens. Rxx |
| 12th March 2007 Lauren | :) - From: Sky City Thanks for the tip! Sounds awesome! I'm getting both excited and really nervous now! |
| 12th March 2007 Rachel | sky city - From: Sky City Did you have a chance to eat in the restaurant? M and I ate supper there one night - the restaurant does one revolution every hour. Hope all is well. lots of love, Rxxx |
| 10th March 2007 Rachel | Hello - From: The other side of the world Hi you two. Sounds great. You should go and see M's aunt and uncle. Will email you their address and e mail address so you can get in touch. They are near to Hamilton. BAy of Islands was fab when we were there and that was August. so imagine that Feb must be gorgeous. All love, R and M. xxxx |
| 2nd March 2007 Kevin | Taking Off? - From: Aloha Is that Al trying to take off from his surf board on North Shore? It looks beautiful. The underwater picture of Anne is great. Glad you are away from US with severe weather conditions. Will mail today. Dad x |
| 28th February 2007 Sarah | Green With Envy! - From: Aloha Hey you two! Glad to see you are making the most of everything, I am totally green with envy and wishing I was there, the beach looks totally amazing! Hope you are both ok, can't wait to read the next update. Have fun! Sarah xxxxx |
| 25th February 2007 anonymous | - From: Grand Canyon NP heloooo |
| 17th February 2007 Lauren | :) - From: Malibu Well you have quite a few days left! Btw Phil - from reading your comments its good to know you've not changed! xx |
| 17th February 2007 PHILIP JR hoover COURTENEY | Just a thought... - From: Canyonlands NP but whilst you were at the top, didja by any chance do little jig or mebby a *drum roll* Mesa Boogie? lol! I'm so funny... anyhow, didja get Lenny's email addy? muchos love and peace to both of ya's! |
| 15th February 2007 mum dad and porters | raining in Brisbane(still) - From: Grand Canyon NP we are in competition ith the weather here with you and the rain keeps falling. Nothing like a bbq in the rain, and in peak summer!!Think the pictures are brilliant and we are thrilled to see you are managing to experience so much. Have just sat down with anne marie and mark and read all your messages and has inspired a conversation to don our back packs and do similar. Atleast we can say we have beaten you into the Pacific and got a swim in before you did!! ha!ha! Off up the coast tomorrow to the sunshine coast for the weekend with anne marie and wim and ellen. Hope we will find the sun. Then down to Byron bay so we will beat you there too!!!!. Porters looking forward to your visiting them later in the year. |
| 14th February 2007 Rachel | sounds fab - From: Malibu glad that you're both safe and well. V jealous. But spring is on it's way. It was still sunny at 5pm! xxx |
| 14th February 2007 Mum G | Wonderful life - From: Malibu You two are obviously having a whale of a time. Glad you appreciate the sandwiches; I did consider writing a book entitled "Places where I have made sandwiches"! Happy travelling and see if you can earn any more board by lecture tour! Love Mum and Dad. |
| 14th February 2007 Mum G | I remember Mexican Hat! - From: Mesa Verde NP We had a meal here on July 31st 1989, stopping in the hot dusty early evening at a strange little diner practically cut into the rock. Then onward through a dark gold and purple sunset and an electric storm, past the "Mexican Hat" eroded rock formation and staying at Pioneer House at Recapture Lodge, run by geologists. Thinking of you! Lots of love, Mum and Dad G. |
| 13th February 2007 xandz | ode to the weary ones - From: Calais to Milan...Almost I wish I could write an ode to you, but as i'm not entirely sure what one is i figure it could be quite tricky to write... your stories of days such as these fills me with memories of the days everything goes wrong, yet are somehow the most enjoyable... |
| 8th February 2007 The World Greatest Volvo Driver (again) | Just a thought - From: What is this, a bouncy castle?! Al, if you were going to drive thru the desert to Vegas, surely it would only be fitting to hire a fast car with no top, in fireapple red, with more uppers, downers, laughers and screamers than you can shake a shotgun microphone at! also, don't forget your (supposedly) samoan attorney... |
| 8th February 2007 Monkeyboy | ... - From: Kings Canyon and Sequoia NPs Y'know, I''ve had to study those freakin trees @ college and now you just hop over and see 'em! Big funkers, aint they! |
| 8th February 2007 Your Local Neighbourhood Rock Legend | Jeez! - From: Snowboarding Escapades You ok anne?! Hope you're walking unaided by now (i somehow missed this post and got all confused by talk of crutches etc) and alex, dude, you need a haircut! :P! easy now |
| 6th February 2007 mum | great photo - From: Bryce Canyon NP So pleased to see in the photo you emailed us, that Anne was crouching in the photo and had her boots on! Hopefully the fall is not proving to be too problematic in getting around? Two neck cushions sound a good alternative! Think Bryce Canyon looks amazing. |
| 6th February 2007 anonymous | - From: Snowboarding Escapades i knew you guys would love snowboarding, sorry to hear bout your injury anne x get well |
| 6th February 2007 Louise | hello - From: What is this, a bouncy castle?! I would like to say, at least you have got a car!!!! I had to bus everywhere when I was traveling. Love to Anne, and have a fab time. |
| 5th February 2007 pallie pooza | strange - From: Snowboarding Escapades hummmm, the whole scene looks strangely familiar.... ha . |
| 5th February 2007 anonymous | - From: Bryce Canyon NP Hi guys! Wow you have updated loads and I haven't been keeping up with it! I've been to a fair few of the places you've visited so far...so jealous you camped in death valley! I've driven through it but I'd love to sleep in it. You didn't get bitten by snakes or anything? And hey did you meet mobile margie? She sells jewellery in the middle of the desert :D |
| 5th February 2007 Rachel | - From: Bryce Canyon NP Hello guys Thanks for updating your journal. It's so nice to be able to see where you are. So far I recognise all of the places you've been. Loving the videos as well. It's lovely to see you 'in person'. Sorry to hear that the donut has sustained a puncture. Can you stop at another hospital to get another one? lots of love R&M |
| 4th February 2007 Rich | Howdy - From: What is this, a bouncy castle?! Greetings. Sorry to hear about Anne's injury, but glad that you seem to be enjoying yourselves, mostly. I have to say, I had a good little chuckle at the title of this piece, brings back so many memories.... Take care, Tadley-boy |
| 3rd February 2007 Rob Scammell | Woo! - From: What is this, a bouncy castle?! It sounds like you're having an awesome time. Camping in Death Valley? Eh? Didn't you wonder why it's called Death Valley? Haha! I'm supremely jealous!! lol@ the car stuff, i bet it's fun driving in that dinky thing next to all the trucks :D |
| 3rd February 2007 Dad | I want to see the car! - From: What is this, a bouncy castle?! So where are the glossies of this hot rod with a suitably clad Annie & her crutches draped over the bonnet ??!! |
| 1st February 2007 Dave Annette Nic & Ash | Hi - From: Sailing on the Bay Sounds like you were having a fab time, wish we were there. Sorry to hear about Anne's accident, hope she is recovering well and that you'll be able to continue on soon. It's great to be able to contact you & keep up. Take care & many more happy travels & memories. Love to you both.xxx |
| 26th January 2007 Dan | Have Fun! - From: We've hit the road! Sounds like you're having a fun time, very jealous! Good to see the water thingies are getting out and about too! |
| 24th January 2007 Mum and Dad (L+T) | Enjoying your accounts - From: Sailing on the Bay So glad you are having such a good time. Larry and Joyce have done you proud. Our memories are being revived! And even a video! We are practically there with you. Lots of love M+D. |
| 24th January 2007 Elli and Gareth | - From: We've hit the road! Hey guys. glad ur having a good time so far and are enjoying san fransico. if u do get a chance head over to alcatraz coz its so cool!! its snowing down here in brighton so u are very lucky to be in the sun!! looking forward to ur next instalment. e and g x x |
| 24th January 2007 Rachel | Weather - From: Sailing on the Bay Bet you're glad that you're not in the UK right now and that you left between the disruption caused by high winds last week and the snow this week. More flights out of Heathrow were cancelled today. It's cold and another lot of snow is expected tonight. That will be nothing compared to the snow at Tahoe, but I expect your view will be substantially better! All our love, R&M xxx |
| 24th January 2007 Louise | I love NY - From: under a week to go Nice t-shirt is that the one I got you? |
| 24th January 2007 Rachel | Well Done Annie - From: Sailing on the Bay Not Well Done Grandpa, but Well Done Annie. Is that Scooter that you are throwing balls for? It's cool you are able to post photos and videos as you go. I like the one of the old house - even the old tree is still there. Do you remember spending hours hanging off it by our knees! We have booked a 3 day camel treck into the Sahara desert at Erg Chebbi near Merzouga (Morocco/Algerian border). I'll try and work out how to post some photos of it but I'll forward you the website address if you are interested. Take Care hunnies and have a wonderful time. Is it Tahoe next? Lots of love R&M xxxx |
| 23rd January 2007 Kevin | Cool shades! - From: We've hit the road! Nice picture of the sunglasses! Glad to know it's been a good start to your trip. Have sent your messgae & pics to Cieran who will be green with envy. Drive carefully and thanks for mailing us twice already. Love Dad x |
| 23rd January 2007 Rachel | Livermore - From: We've hit the road! Sounds like a great trip so far. Please post a photo of the old house!! Missing you both already, Rxxxx |
| 23rd January 2007 alexandra | - From: We've hit the road! cannot express in words how jealous i am. soo i will leave it there. xxx |
| 15th January 2007 pallie pooza | hummm - From: under a week to go u stinky poo. i hate you. xxx |
| 30th November 2006 Rachel | Who's counting...? - From: Tickets I am!! Only joking. Will miss you both loads though. You better post (relatively) often so that we can follow your progress. And photos. Rxx |