Hi Guys
Nearly at an end of your fabulous journey. I am coming to Plymouth early August and can't wait to see you all again.
Safe journey home next Thursday.
Annie
You will be counting the days now Hi you two, loved the latest blog you had lovely weather and perfect seas it seemed. You visited lovely islands too. The photos were great as always, and they give everyone insight to what you saw, everyone and everywhere seemed very welcoming. Now you have moved on enjoy large and loud America, very different to Fiji eh! Just getting you both ready for your return to cold wintery England as we have had a very cold spell over the last few days, and Easter is going to be wet here in Plymouth. Everyone is well here, Martin is off to Prague for a few days, and Sophie off to Marbella next weekend on stag and hen dos. Take care of each other and see you when you return home. Love Jackie xx
Enjoyable Reading Well I've been following your blog since you started and naturally it has made me wanderlust since I do love to travel. Reading your blogs have been very enjoyable. The photos you have taken are great. Combined it gives you a sense of being there (wishful thinking) so now that your travels are almost to an end you sure do have lots of memories and stories to tell. Glad that you made San Francisco one of your stops. Happy and Safe Travels, Kathleen
Your Fiji blog was so lovely and photos of the family, we love the one with Nana. What a wonderful time you had on the Yasawa cruise, you both look so tan. Fancy being scared of a small helpless spider!! made us laugh. but ok with other dangerous challenges. Glad you stayed at Tracy and Andrew's place. I used to love the early morning stroll to Denerau to get the papers and long loaf bread. We got excited to read the bit about learning to dance before you get married. Wow!! watching this space. Glad you left before the big floods in Nadi. We look forward to seeing you and hearing all the wonderful things, writing your blog was amazing which made us feel we were there especially the places where you stayed with relaties and photos. I will be in Lourdes on your return, will light a special candle for you both at the Grotto and pray for your happiness together. Love you!!!
Fiji Adventures Hi you two, lovely to read all about your latest adventures. Del and I enjoy discussing what you have been doing, it was lovely that you spent time visiting Nana, these will be precious memories.
Hope you enjoy your cruise Del was tellinbg us it is beautiful there. We can't believe you will be home in a few weeks the time has flown by. Plymouth will seem very mundaine after such experiences! All well here working hard and at that point where the panic sets in! Looking forward to the Easter holidays and having a rest. Paul's dad is still talking about your visit so thank you for spending time with him. He got the dvd. Enjoy your last few weeks. Love to you both xxxx
just caught up with you both Hi you two, Fiji, Family,and Friends have really made you welcome since you arrived. Enjoyed the blog and the photos, how lovely that you spent alot of time with Nana, she is quiet some lady and so happy whilst you were with her, nice memories for you both once you come home. The weather is being kind to you so keep slapping on the sun cream. Next stop the island trip, hope you enjoy it you should meet more travellers whilst there so enjoy yourselves. Looking forward to the next blog. Alls fine here, no news to tell you. Take care Love Jackie xx
Ne sa bula!!! We throughly enjoyed this blog and photos. Brought tears to our eyes, especially seeing nana holding your hand-really was wonderful for you both to spend so much of your time in the home with the \'oldies\'. They are such a laugh. Mum looks good-she will miss you both. You now know how I usually feel whenever I visit and have to say my goodbyes. Was lovely to meet so many relatives, all that eating. I remember, Nukulau island, used to go there as a child quite often. Everyone wanted to meet you both,glad you saw Mary Nelson at the \'cottage\' I always pop in to see her and have local food. Wow!! your trip to the Yasawas is expensive so make sure you get your moneys worth, but you are going to one of best places in Fiji-quite natural and unspoilt. (went there when I was 5) and was sea sick. The hotels in Nadi are so expenive-Azinta said you are welcome to stay with her any time, so take her up on the offer!!! That was brilliant finding Pa\'s grave-he would be smiling. Agnes was delighted to meet you-she emailed me. Enjoy your cruise and the last few weeks in Fiji. Moce mada,loloma from us both, love you!!!!
love your last leg of NZ. blog we too are feeling sad that you are leaving, as it's been wonderful seeing all your photos of the 'family' who have looked after you both so lovingly. What an experience!! lots of eating and drinking on the way. Pop is impressed with Liz's pavlova. Must say Anton, your blog writing is nearly as good as Kate's, but we did enjoy it all the same. Enjoy Fiji!!! love you lots xx ps forward you email from Caroline with contact numbers.
The trip of a lifetime Dear Anton & Kate, I have thoroughly enjoyed your bloggs, so exciting to follow your travels, It seems that I have shared it all with you. it has tied us all in together, Kate it must have been wondeerful to be where your family hailed from, you did not miss out.
Do hope the remainder of the trip goes well, looking forward to your Fiji leg. Lot's of Love Dot.
Wonderfull time in South Island My haven't you both done so much recently, i did enjoy this latest blog. The photos to are so colourfull, it all looks so clean and bright out there, especially the mountain scenery. I bet that was a great experience having the hot pool to yourselves and not everyone can say they have done that whilst in NZ. Everyones fine at the mo, the usual colds and bugs are doing their tour of duty as we are in that winter mode and looking forward to spring which we hope is just around the corner. We are pleased you eat pancakes like we did on Shrove Tuesday. You take care now and make the most of the time you have left. Love Jackie and John xxxx
Seal Rider! Is this the seal which you told Lauren you rode! She is adament you have been riding seals!!! Good to speak to you today, will fit the other bloggs in soon honest! Maybe need to take a day off work!! love you lots Ben xxxx
What a blog!!! We are thrilled with all the NZ blogs and photos. Took us a bottle of wine to read it all. We got very excited at the Good Shepherd church, ah!! You sure are seeing a lot-more than I did, in the two years I lived in NZ. Was lovely to skype with you all while in Rotorua-they loved having you both. Will catch up with you again at Liz's before Fiji. Looking forward to having your parents over Sunday for dinner. Keep safe, all our love xxxxx
read your last blog So nice to hear you both are enjoying yourselves whilst on your Aussie trip. The next stop we hear is New Zealand it is suppose to be more beautifull than Australia but only you will decide that, when you discover it for yourselves. We hear North Island has wonderfull beaches and South Island is all about the Mountains, Lakes, and scenery. We saw your dad yesterday, and he told us that they are looking forward to their Padstow trip. We are off to see James and Jo's bungalow on Saturday in Falmouth, they have settled in well after waiting several months for the building work to be completed. All is well with us, Keep blogging, and we will catch up with you soon. Take care always, Lots of Love Auntie Lil and Uncle David xxxx
What a lovely end to a fantastic time in Australia! You'll love reading these blogs back when you come home and in years to come. Your photos are fab too. Have an amazing time in New Zealand. Love to you both Jane, Alan, Erin and George xxxx
Lovely to hear all about your latest adventures and see photos of sunshine! You certainly had some great adventures in OZ lets hope that New Zealand is good too. We spoke to Pauls dad on the phone last nite and he would love to see you if you get down that way, but realises plans change. We are all fine here. Back into Boosters with a vengence. Why do I do It?
Take care both of you. Hope your van is good!
Jo and Paul xxxxx
Funny Lovely reading your comments, its great to see that you are having a fantastic time. I loved the last picture, it looked like you were trying to get Antons boogies out with those chopsticks Kate!!!! Take Care and loads of love Jo, James, Olivia and Daniella xxx
Hi there, enjoyed reading your last blog about Sydney. Your photos are amazing-always sunny and hot. That will teach Anton to drink too much vodka-serves him right! It's not the first time he has tried to 'pee' in the cupboard, thank gooness you were there Kate.Hate to think, what would have happened.....
Anyway, was lovely to skype with you both and Liz in Auckland. Am sure she's looking after you very well and 'Mothering' Anton. Take care, look after each other.love you both!!!! Mum & Pop xxxxx
Happy New Year Hi you two, Great to hear all your adventures again you certainly are having a wonderful time. Lets hope you enjoy NZ as much ,It isn't quite as expensive.Using yor van will be an adventure too. Life here has sped up a notch with the beginning of boosters so I am having to get used to that. It seems strange to do it with out you Kate. It is our Ellen's eighteenth birthday this weekend so I am about to embark on cake making.She is not having a party untill February as she has two English A levels in a week so she is busy revising.
Can't believe you are half way through your trip you have done such alot already. Enjoy your last few days in Australia ,safe travels to NZ. Much Love Jo and Paulxxx
Hi...how good am I!! I read your blog straight away thanks to my new IPad!! Sounds like you had a great time in the blue mountains. The pics of the caves are amazing. I remember doing the steepest railway, and you know what I'm like, nearly had a heart attack!! Enjoy your last few days in Australia and enjoy some more family time. Love to you both Jane, Alan Erin and George xxxx
Morning!!! up early to take Greg to the train station to begin his 14week training for the BA. love your latest blog, full of detail as usual and the colour in the caves are wonderful. Guess you must be with Tracy now enjoying your last few days before going to NZ. love to all Mum & Pop xxxx
Happy New Year to you both Hi you two,so enjoyed reading the latest blogs and seeing your photos too. You certainly did have a different Christmas and New Year too. You will remember this always and what a story to tell everyone in the future. We spent Christmas with Martin and Sophie, they did such a great job of feeding and entertaining us for the day. New Year we were at the Elm Centre with 100 people and didnot get to bed untill 3 am along with Auntie Lil and Uncle David. We had a lovely time David was the last one one the dance floor but thats no surprise is it Kate. Martin and Sophie spent New Year in St. Ives dressed as umpa lumpas and had a blast, whilst Helen went to London and had the time of her life spent with Millie. Keep the blog updated and have a safe journey to New Zealand. Martin and Sophie so enjoyed N/Z when they were there and are sure you will too.Take Care, Love Jackie and John xxxx
Happy New Year Hi Guys,
Wow just read your bloggs what a fantastic time you're having, just wanting to wish you both a Happy New Year. Del keeps us updated. Take care and have a great time in New Zealand. love Elaine, Mike, Samm n Ben.xxx
Happy New Year!! Hi, first and foremost a note from Erin..."I miss you Auntie Kate and Anton". I've just shown her all the pics and she loves them. She wishes she could have seen the fireworks and been on the beach with you.
I've just managed to catch up on all the blogs....think I read about 6 at once! They are great and bring back lots of memories from our travels. We went to the same places and Hunter Valley, Hobart Sydney race on boxing day etc. so really weird hearing that you are doing the same things. It looks like you've had the best time ever in Australia. It must have been lovely to meet all Anton's family...wow what a huge family! Such amazing experiences that you can cherish for ever. I bet you are looking forward to New Zealand...you'll love it there.
We all miss you lots and look forward to speaking to you again soon. Lots of love Jane, Alan, Erin and George xxxx and Erin wants to give three xxx to barnaby.
Welcome to our blog!!! We hope that you enjoy experiencing our trip with us; we will make sure that we update you regularly with our pictures and what we have been doing. This is a trip of a lifetime and we intend to create many memories that will last us a lifetime.
Fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the ride!!!
Lots of Love
Kate and Anton xxx... full info
Annette
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Hi Guys Nearly at an end of your fabulous journey. I am coming to Plymouth early August and can't wait to see you all again. Safe journey home next Thursday. Annie