OMG Wow, how bloody fantastic, I am so happy for you, a years time is still too long away to see you again, but hey, at least you will be back in the land of OZ soon. Your plans sound fantastic, what an adventure! Will speak soon. Take care, be safe.
Lots of love,
Jules xx
Hi from the Fords Hi Debs Al Nik and layni... Hope that you are all well >the blog entries look really fantastic ....we keep up todate with where you are heading and it looks like you are having a ball. much love to everyone Bev John Daisy and Mick xxxxx Very envious from Basingstoke
No comprende No comprende senor e senorita. Allready learning some Spanish words?
Again it all looks great guys. Does it make you want to stay in Europe or not? I've never been to Bayona but I think it's one of the places we have to put on the list, right?
If you have the ime (and ou have a lot of it), make a stopover at Sevilla in the South. that's definetely on my list!!
Have fun and take care!!
Hi Guys Just read up on your travels and sounds like you're still enjoying yourselves far too much.
Hope Debs and Layni equally enjoyed the short visit to the UK and we look forward to reading more as you head down the Portugese coast.
You all take care and hope to see you in October.
Love and kisses
Sue and JOHN XXX
A little behind I have to be honest, I was a little behind. Now that I've read your family stories it keeps getting better and better. And it's so great to read thath you meet new people who travel along for a few days of more. As 'experienced' traveller I can say we always did the same. Specially when there's a click (and offcourse for Al someone to have a beer with on the front deck.
Enjoy the time you still have and we'll talk over a beer in the beginning of novembre when IAMSTERDAM meets OZZIE. Have fun!!!
Hello Adventurers Gosh I just LOVE reading the "diary". It's all so interesting. Gee I admire the family that a 4yr old on the boat. I'd be a nervous wreck. Not much happening this end, just work and what seems like not much play. Got my first uni essay back for Forensic Psychology and lucky I was sitting down as I would have fallen, I got a HD. I was completely in shock and sooooooo happy as I doubt myself all the time. Mel GArrels helped me with the structure as it had been a long time between essays and that really helped.Have heard nothing from Coffs but that's life I suppose. Jules is flat chat with basketball but they are all well.
Anyway sending you all a BIG hug. Stay safe. Thinking of u.
Love Fran.
love reading your adventures The only place in portugal we went was oporto. Beautiful fabric in casa da musica (not much use to you guys) But fantastic fish markets on the river mouth of oproto and cheap as. Its on the north coast well away from lisbon though.sandy.
ps can you add us to the automatic note bit?
WOW WOW WOW!!!! What a joy to read all about your journey. Besides all the things u r seeing, I think the part I enjoy reading about is your experiences and special moments as a family. It is very unique and one you will never forget.
Sending a big hug to all of you. Take care, Lotsa Love Frannie xx
Rainy Europe? Allthough it looks pretty shiny on the pictures it's not that good right now, is it? Well in Holland it's not that good but my parents have just been in the south of Spain and it was a 37 degrees overthere (what a difference!!).
Your pictures look grat. I don't know that much about France but they have the greatest castles and views (as everyone now can see). Make the best of it and and enjoy your time until we'll have some mentalk sonewhere in november!!
should we transfer money?? Oh my god!!!!!!!!! A cab from Heathrow to Gatwick....do u need me to wire you money.???That's a LONG trip. I did it on the train when I was going to Portugal from Heathrow. Luke will be doing lots of washing and night watch on the boat lol.
Have a blast u lot.
lots of love fxx
Time for coffee?? Dear guys, how lovely to read your stories of your big escape.. In August we have 3 weeks holiday with the kids and we think of going to France with some friends for some weeks. Lets keep in touch those days so we maybe can catch up for a coffee or nice wine.. Big hug Inge
at it again glad to see u guys at it again,i just love the history lessons.hope u keep safe and have an amazing time.i may be going to england next year so i might be able to return the lessons...rachael from little sawtell....
happy new year to u. may u enjoy every amazing moment of your new adventure. My youngest gabriel starts school this year which is a new adventure for me, god bless you all and have a safe trip. thinking of you.
racheal.o
Happy Newyear - Gelukkig Nieuwjaar Hi Ozzie friends,
You guys keep suprising us with great big news. This not only sounds great but must be really exciting.
How inconvenient that we're in Asia right now (and till the 7th of May). So the only advice is....don't sail back home and visit Amsterdam again after the 7th of May. you're most welcome in our new home which we visited together last year. Space enough for the 4 of you.
I can imagine that you like to see other countries this time, but if you pass by (and it's hard to miss), the door is open (mi casa, su casa).
2009 is going to be your year. Enjoy it and we wish you all the best!!!
Loes and Patrick
Amsterdam Every time we meat you guy’s is a feast. We also can imagine why Patrick and Loes are very good friends off yours. We only met them brief and we liked them immediately. We had a great time together. We also now know that Amsterdam never sleeps. Thanks again for everything and we stay in contact for possible (traveling) plans for the future.
You are AMsterdam Hi Sparkies,
With a big smile on my face I've just read your last story.
We had big fun! (that's a short conclusion but as true as can be)
All together with a lot of stuff in a small car, drinking muntthee, eating drop, haring, zuurkool and poffertjes, racing through the city (with a special stopover at the the live lingerie show for Al), playing Halli Galli and many many more things. Yes, we had big fun!
And though al the stuff you brought, had to be out the next morning, I'm sure you guy's feel the same way.
We're really thankfull that you guy's came over and we're alittle jeaulous of the people who can be your close friends. You're the best!
We not only hope but we're sure we'll meet again. In Ozzie/ Holland or whatever place that maybe. We'll make sure that the people in Holland keep their fingers in the dikes so you can always be welcome.
Thanks again for coming over, sharing (look that's almost the same as haring) all you story's with us and let us learn from you.
We can honestly say that we felt a little empty when we left home saturday afternoon.
Be well, have fun and till next time.
Loes and Patrick
Looking Forward to catching up Love the scooter shots , loof forward to seeing you on your new machine when you get back Al !!
I know Ruby is looking forward to seeing you Nik and already has plans for the w/e
travel safe , sleep well
love the Maysons
Miss you guise We got back home in Apeldoorn this morning at 02.15 in a record time from 10:00 when we left Biograd, ending a great vacation. We even had lunch near the Donau in Germany. We have been a lot of times in Croatia or other places sailing but we think this is the best one because off you and the great time we had together. I read your blog for ours and a warm but also sad feeling is coming up. I hope we see you soon or may be find a way to get the world smaller and Layni, Nikki, Debsy and Alsy within sight.
Love you guise
Mssng U Just read the blog (snif) and to read the fabulous stories of alsy makes it even wourse that our sailingtrip is over. We had more than a nice week; the best weather; such a lot of fun; it was like having friends for more than years.. It was amazing!!
Bikes and red lights Ready for your new trip???
Bikes in Amsterdam, Anne Frank, Van Gogh, RLD, the canals etc.
The doors are open in Amsterdam.
Enjoy the last days in the East and see you soon here in Holland (where the weather is extremely good the last week)
I'AMsterdam
Croatia Cruising Companion Love the blog and delighted you like our guide. If you have time to send us any updates for the related blog www.croatiacruisingcompanion.blogspot.com, all information gratefully received. If you're passing past Kastela, between Split and Trogir, and have time for a coffee or beer please email - just great to read about people enjoying cruising Croatia and your guest dog looks very much like ours!
The travel memoirs of Al Sparkes and his family, on board their yacht Sunboy, with lots of stories and photos about their 16,000 nautical mile journey over 19 months from the United Kingdom back to their home port of Coffs Harbour on the east coast of Australia.... full info
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Wow, how bloody fantastic, I am so happy for you, a years time is still too long away to see you again, but hey, at least you will be back in the land of OZ soon. Your plans sound fantastic, what an adventure! Will speak soon. Take care, be safe. Lots of love, Jules xx