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| 9th January 2009 Kate | - From: Lovely day for it Dear Rachel I have just read your latest blog - what a fantastic time you had in the Blue Mountains and what fun. I have come rond ti your parents to play scrabble !! I had a quiet Christmas here in Wells and then Bryony, Matt , Alice and Rosie came for New Year which was lovely, we all went to see Peter Pan at Sheringham Little Theatre. I have several holidays plannned for 2009 including Krakow with your Mum and snow shoeing in Switzerland with friends in March. I am looking forward to seeing you at Center parcs on your return. Enjoy the rest of your time and good luck on your return journey. Lots of love Kate |
| 5th January 2009 Mum | Welcome back! - From: Living in Sydney - the things you'll do for money Great to have your blogs again, I've really missed them! Can't believe it's only a few weeks til you're home! lol xx |
| 18th December 2008 Dad | fun - From: Koalas in Noosa and riding the waves in Byron Nice to catch up with your news! Have fun |
| 21st August 2008 Jody and Chazs Travels | Wow! - From: The squeaky clean city of Singapore!! Hope you dont mind but iv just read your blod about Singapore & its helped me so much,were going there next year and I wasnt really looking forward to it because of it being so modern etc... but uv totally sold it to me!!your pics are brilliant & the info you've provided really helps,just thought id say thankyou,i dont usualy comment but its helped me a lot. Your mums right you should be a writer for lonley planet its way better than the info they've got on there website!!lol Thanks Jodyx |
| 5th August 2008 anonymous | - From: Rainbows and dolphins Hi Rach - wow you look like you are having an amazing time - I remember going to Hervey Bay and Fraser Island when I went to Oz... when we got home, Chris and I bought two fish called Fraser and Hervey (they didn't last long unfortunately!). Lots of love, Lucie xxx |
| 27th July 2008 Mum (again!) | Back to nature - From: Rainbows and dolphins So pleased you are enjoying the natural world - you'll look at Norfolk through new eyes when you come home! Missing you loads! love you lots, Mum xx |
| 19th July 2008 Mum (again!) | Butterfly daydreams - From: The Broken Boat Glad you had such a good time with Brad, know you were looking forward to seeing him again. Sounds as though this was an interesting part of the trip! U missing Romana? xx |
| 16th July 2008 Anthea | Wow! - From: On crocodile watch!! Just found a 'window' to have a look on your blog as Tabitha is feeling better and we are twin free this afternoon. What an amazing time you are having, lucky person! It was really interesting reading about your adventures - are you writing a book when you get back? I'm sure it would do well. Have lots more fun - lots of love Anthea and Brianxxx |
| 6th July 2008 mum | Blue things from the trees! - From: On crocodile watch!! Apparently these are quandong berries, I looked it up on Google! Glad our NZ motorhome is bigger than your chubby, looks SO 60's - talk about flowers in your hair!! More amazing travels, sounds wonderful. Love and Peace! xx |
| 26th June 2008 Lisa | - From: Dolphins at Dawn Yes I am reading this! heehee I feel famous. Glad you had a lovely time in Lovina - I would've felt awful for recommending it if you'd hated it!! That pic of the dolphin is superb! |
| 20th June 2008 claire | - From: Dolphins at Dawn Impressive dolphin pic rach, how many did you have to take to get that one!! Love C xx |
| 19th June 2008 mum | Magical Dolphins - From: Dolphins at Dawn Loved the dolphins, do you remember seeing them in the USA all those years ago ? Hugs and xxxxxxx Mum |
| 7th June 2008 Di | miss you - From: The Cultural Capital of Bali Hi My gorgeous friend I miss you so much but as long as you are having a good time as I can read you are then alls well with the world. I love reading your blogs and can't wait till I see the pics in person. Take care and keep on enjoying. love Di and Rich xx |
| 7th June 2008 rach whit | My lovely Niece - From: The Cultural Capital of Bali Hi Abbie. I miss you lots too and wish I could see you and come on holiday with you to Cypsella again. Love you lots and lots, Auntie Rachel x x x |
| 6th June 2008 Abbie | Missing You - From: The Cultural Capital of Bali Hello Rachel I miss you and wish that you were here. I wish you could come to cypsella with us again. Lots of love Abbie xxxxxxxxxxx |
| 1st June 2008 Mum | Journalistic skills! - From: The squeaky clean city of Singapore!! Been avidly reading your description of Singapore ready for our visit in December - you ought to get a job writing for the Lonely Planet guides! Sounds great! Can't wait! Love Mum xx |
| 20th May 2008 mum | cheap,cheap! - From: Beauty is in the EYE of the beholder...Koh Lanta and Railay Bay Hotels may be cheap - or not! - and come with extra guests, but the photos and video show a priceless treasure. Glad you really value the experiences you are having, even though you're only seeing it with one eye! lol Mum xx |
| 20th May 2008 claire | - From: Beauty is in the EYE of the beholder...Koh Lanta and Railay Bay Hi mate, hope the eye is ok now. dont fancy a thai hospital very much! Glad to see you are doing a bit of relaxing aswell as all the rushing about. Your photos are great. I went to Railay 5 years ago and took exactly the same photos, I remember you pointing one out at mine and saying oooh that looks nice! its so wierd that now you are there, stood in the same spot!! No news, you arent missing much. Take care, have fun at Brads, the whitsundays are beautiful. Claire xxx |
| 14th May 2008 Mum | Seize the Day! - From: The beautiful Island that's still recovering..... Great newsy blog - will try to get hold of the book written by the Italian from lovely Florence. More connections, how strange. Must be very thought provoking to read about the effect the tsunami had on a place you are actually experiencing. Missing you! xxxxx |
| 11th May 2008 anonymous | - From: Full moon-ery and chilling on Koh Tao! Ah yes, I remember the buckets of joy! I am such a scaredy cat that I left Ko Phagnan on the day of the full moon party when I went there - the pre-full moon party was enough for me! |
| 11th May 2008 anonymous | Hello - From: The beautiful Island that's still recovering..... Hi Rach Read your blog on Phi Phi - I went there in 2001 - it is a gorgeous place and its interesting to hear how it has changed since 2004... I think it is one of my favourite places in Thailand and have a picture of it on my windowsill to remind me on dull grey days in Leicester that there are some fantastic places to see in the world! Love Lucie x |
| 8th May 2008 Mum | Buckets and spades - From: Full moon-ery and chilling on Koh Tao! I will never look at the displays of buckets and spades in the same light again! Please don't tell me that the buckets have other useful functions after you have finished drinking from them, you need to preserve an old lady's innocence! loadsa luv, Mum xx |
| 25th April 2008 mum | Evaporation produces cooling! - From: Songkran and all the water that comes with it!! Water fights look crazy - suppose you end up going with the flow, ha,ha! Your curls are getting better and better - love them! (and you, too!) Mum xx |
| 25th April 2008 Mum | Great pics! - From: The wonders of Angkor and the poverty and sights of Phnom Penh Love the motorbike pics, will be great for your travel book! You manage to make the temple outfit look fasionable, and I like the curls, too - are you going to put the hairstaighteners in the car boot sale when you come back home?!! |
| 23rd April 2008 Lucie | - From: The Glorious Cambodian coastline... I'm still here! I keep reading your blogs and feeling v. jealous! Sounds like you are having an amazing time - you have inspired me to hunt for my holiday form! Love Lucie x |
| 21st April 2008 claire | Still reading! - From: The Glorious Cambodian coastline... Hi, im still here... reading every one! very jealous xx |
| 21st April 2008 Mum | - From: The Glorious Cambodian coastline... Bamboo island looks SOOO beautiful - a bit like Wells beach, but clearer water and warm! Have all your friends given up on you back home? Let's have some comments, you guys, or as our Delia would say, let's be 'avin you! |
| 12th April 2008 Mum | Memoirs - From: Interesting journeys and 'Tubing it' down the Mekong Can feel a book coming on here - something about all the methods of travel? Remember I thought of it first! Respect! |
| 4th April 2008 Alex | Sorting out Mum - From: The bridge over the River Kwai Hi Rachel I have been to help sort Mum out with a new laptop to keep her 'connected' with you after the old one has given up. It must be missing you. Anyway, have made sure it is a little bit 'future-proofed' and should be enough for the mums/your needs. Alex |
| 1st April 2008 Diane Scarr | You a Brush!! - From: Orphanage work Oh my god never thought I would see the day you with a diy tool!!! LOL Also can you bring home a spare kiddy please one good home waiting lol xx |
| 1st April 2008 Ali Atkinson | Wow! - From: The bridge over the River Kwai Hi Hun Well what can i say it looks absolutely fantastic, i'm so pleased your having such a good and rewarding time. Cameron loves your photos and is eagerly awaiting your updates. Thinking of you. Love Ali, Ian and Cam |
| 29th March 2008 Mum | chauchyb - From: Orphanage work What a sweetie - bet you were sad to say goodbye to that little chap! An interesting week, you've obviously got more out of it than you were expecting, wonder what the next blog will hold.....? Love, Mum xx |
| 27th March 2008 DONNA | - From: This is my kinda week!!! Hi rach im pleased you are enjoying yourself, im very envious of you. have fun take care xx |
| 25th March 2008 lucy | Hello from freezing london! - From: This is my kinda week!!! Hello Rach your blogs are great - it looks like you having an amazing time!! How are you coping with the backpacker life style and thai loos?!! xxxx |
| 23rd March 2008 Debbie Pickersgill | Great Trip - From: This is my kinda week!!! Really enjoying following your trip. It looks like you are all having a fantastic time. We all had a WHITE Easter can you believe it!! hope you get to go snorkelling soon. Take Care love Debsx |
| 20th March 2008 Mum | Beautiful photos! - From: The rise and fall of the sun, our tents and the hills! Bet you're so pleased with the new camera, photos are amazing. Have also spotted how to access extra ones, so that's been a bonus as I can go back to previous blog entries.....am a slow learner, but I get there in the end. No wonder you enjoyed the beach in all that warmth - snow is forecast here for Easter! Love and hugs, Mum xx |
| 12th March 2008 claire | - From: Seafood and eat it... Hi rach. Looks great. Glad you have had some proper food now, not just rice and veg! Loving reading your blogs, claire xx |
| 6th March 2008 Mum | Bug free trekking? - From: The week of the Monks and Mosquitoes Last installment v interesting, didn't know you'd never planted anything before and were afraid get your hands dirty - who brought you up?! Expect you may not be quite so choosy after a week in the jungle - hope the creepy crawlies left you alone! Can't wait to hear about it all. Lots of love, Mum xx |
| 27th February 2008 rach whit | Thanks everyone!!! - From: Elephants and the party over the river Okay okay I admit it, it's chester zoo, but you have to admit I'm getting quite good at this technology malarky!! There has been a lot of animals in my first 2 weeks, snakes, monkeys and elephants!! so cute (the elephants that is) Mum, I am craving EVERYTHING that's not rice I just can't face it anymore! I'm sat here as we speak with a tube of pringles!! I'm gonna come back 20 stone at this rate. Love to all and thanks for all the comments!!! Rach x x xt |
| 25th February 2008 Mum | Great stuff! - From: Monkeys, Temples and Rice, Rice, Rice! Lovely to get back from weekend away and catch up with latest installments and photos, you seem to be having a great time - rice is very healthy! Anything you've started longing for - maybe the lemon meringue pie we never made?! Love and hugs, Mum xx |
| 25th February 2008 Rich | zoo - From: Elephants and the party over the river Good to see you're having fun, although I'm beginning to think that this is all a sham and these are really photoshopped pics of u in Chester zoo. On at least 2 pics u haven't got your shades on and the clincher is the pic of you "cooking"!!!! Admit it, you're wi-fiing all this from your parents loft! Take care Roo, you're missed xx |
| 25th February 2008 claire | - From: Elephants and the party over the river Wow mate, the school must have been amazing and the little elephants... nearly brought a tear to my eye!! Soooo jealous now. Claire xx |
| 23rd February 2008 Anthea | Just to say 'Hi'! - From: The Eco House Hi Rachel - Jean has shown us how to access your blog and see all about your adventures. Looks fantastic - lucky you. Have a great time - we look forward to reading more.... Lots of love - The Sprogletts xxxxxxx |
| 22nd February 2008 scilla | hello Rachel - From: The Eco House So good to see you on the travelog - your mum and dad are with us overnight and showed me how to access your blog. Now I can keep up with you too Lots of love G mum Scilla |
| 21st February 2008 mum | A wonderful start! - From: The Eco House Loved your travel blog and great photos, it makes me feel so much more in touch with at least some of your experiences - not sure I'd be too chuffed to have a snake wrapped round my neck, though! Looking forward to next installment! Love and hugs, Mum xxxxxxx |
| 20th February 2008 Lucie | Hi! - From: The Eco House Hi Rach - sawa di ka! sounds like you are having a great time! Love Lucie x |
| 20th February 2008 rach whit | - From: The Eco House Cheers to all for messages...more news and pics to come soon!! |
| 19th February 2008 Claire Hopwood | Wow mate!! xx - From: The Eco House Wow mate, you have only been away a week and already the travel blog is set up. im impressed. i always read these, its great to at last know someone in one. Lots of love Claire xx |
| 19th February 2008 adele | jealous!! - From: The Eco House i am so jealous mate ur pics look amazing!! keep us posted xx |