Fiji Bet you are really looking forward to your chill out in the warmth in Fiji. Sounds like you have inherited Grandpa's irritating habit of being good at whatever you do. Jaffa the horse sounded wonderful. Really looking forward to seeing you and ? Sarah on Thursday. Dont know your flight times Ed which would be kind of useful if I am to meet you at the airport.
Getting soooooooooooo excited to see you both.
Much love
Mum and Alex xxxxxxx
...and now for fun in Fiji Hey guys, great to hear from you - 2 blogs - what a treat! The horse riding on South Island sounds amazing and I'm glad the day trip to Rotorua worked out well. I bet you enjoyed the roast!! Hope the flight to Fiji is smooth. Make the most of your last week (and the sun). We're all very excited about you seeing you in just over a week :-). Lots of love xxxxxxxxxxxx
Wow! You two have done so many things we have never done. Good on you! Your blogs are joy and we really look forward to them - keep 'em comin'. Your comments on Darling harbour brought great memories - also Queenstown, which we could hardly see for the rain (3-day!!!)
Sky's the limit We’ve been without an Internet connection for a few days whilst we sort out that corner of the room, so have just read the last two blogs one after the other. Very impressed at much you’re packing in to your trip, but can certainly understand why you didn’t mention the sky-diving in advance as it would have freaked several people out !! You’ll have to compare notes on heights with Grandma; they’ve just come back from a two week cruise during which she completed a rock-climbing and abseiling session. Didn’t quite reach 16,000 feet - but apparently stunned the instructor when he asked her age (we’re waiting to see the video footage). Anyway, keep generating those lifetime memories and make the most of the remainder of your trip. We can’t wait to see the photos / hear all about it. Safe travels & lots of love.
Sky diving!!! I am just SOOO glad you didn't tell us before. Please repeat this exercise if you decide to Bungie Jump. I really don't want to know till AFTER the event!!! Reading all your blogs with my mouth open as I cant believe what you are managing to pack in. Sober or not.
Much Love
Mum and Alex xxxxxx
Hello Hi Sarah, lovely to hear about everything. You are a great writer and I'm sure in the future you will be so pleased you have taken the time to record all your activities and feelings. We are having a great time with your fam here. Unfortunately Matt will not let me be his friend on facebook so I've only heard second hand about his rude comments about me. Anyway I've been very restrained since then although I'm not sure that will last as we're all about to go up to the wine country for a few days. It should be lovely with kayaking, swimming in the river and good food - oops sorry that is probably a sore point! Cayte is now in Europe backpacking with 3 girlfriends. I tried to get her to do the travelblog like you, but she didn't get round to it, which is a shame. Have a lovely time in NZ - I have always wanted to go there. xxx
busy, busy, busy... Hey, sounds like you're really packing it in and making the most of your time in Oz. We'll be wine tasting too over the next few days! Funny to think of you two doing the same thing the other side of the Pacific!Hannah is getting withdrawal symtons as none of the teenagers drink, even at home, so she will be a lightweight when she goes to Zante!! Enjoy the rest of your time in Oz and look after each other. Lots of love, M/J xxxxxxxx
Sydney. Back to earth for us! If you possibly can, do take a trip from Circular Quay across to Manley, just to see the wonderful headlands through whch Cook saw Sydney Harbour. Also, the Opera house is worth a look inside even if you cannot see anything on stage. Darling Harbour area is also vibrant. Keep the blogs coming - we check every day. xxx
Risotto You're on Ed, Sarah and family all welcome for a risotto and reminicense? evening. Have printed off your email about student finance Ed. Does Dad have a copy of the completed form, as that will have your signature on?? Will try ringing them tomorrow to see how I get on, but don't hold your breath on getting money any time soon for your start in September. At least you have some reserve and we can help until the loan comes through. Enjoy the rest of your time in Australia. New Zealand is on the horizon, hope weather is better for you there. Lots of love Mum and Alex.
Food glorious Food Hiya
Glad to hear you're both still having the times of your lives - can't wait to see all the photos! Needless to say we're both missing you and looking forward to seeing you both on your return - but still hoping the time goes slowly for you as wouldn't want to wish any of that away!
Things are OK here - we've had some more exciting times at home with water which has been a little frustrating but we'll tell you all about it when you're back. Not sure what it is with our house and water!!!!
I'll make sure there's roast pork on the menu for you when you get back Ed and start making plans for copious amounts of shepherd's pie and bacon pasta (YES with cheese!!) We may even be able to squeeze in a trip to the Cricketers for a portion of ribs and a pint or two!
Take care and enjoy the rest of Oz and NZ and Fiji - safe travels and love to you both
See you soon x
Hi Yes walking fine thanks, weather not good at moment rainy and windy but did Bastille Day in Battersea Park, which was an experience, nothing like yours though. Thanks for keeping us so update, makes us really feel part of the experience. Glad Ed still in one piece and getting a tan. Glad the shotgun worked, definitely will be there to pick you up even if I have to use a days holiday. Alex doing well and planning a Hamptons look to her lounge in Bham!!!!!!
Lots of love to you both.
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From the Rhone, France. Thought you would like to know that we are enjoying your blogs from our LUXURY cruise on the Rhone. We alsoa re having a wonderful time Much love xxx
Awesome!! Sarah, I am amazed at all the wonderful stuff you have been doing. I am so envious! All the water sports sound such fun, and the food delicious except for the snake episode. Maybe I should get the recipe and try it out on your family later this week! Carry on having a trip to remember - in a good way. Lots of love from us all, Carol xx
Hi Definitely want to shotgun your arrival back to Uk if that;s ok? think I know what it means??
Alex and I are fine without uggs, but thanks for the offer.
Lots of love
Mum and Alex
Airport Pickup Hi both
So glad you're both having a fantastic time - very jealous reading all of your blogs which are fab to read. Adrian and I would be glad to offer to pick you guys up at the airport - just let us know as I'm sure there'll be loads of offers from everyone
Enjoy the rest of your trip and really looking forward to catching up when you get home and seeing all the piccies.
Take care - safe travels
Love to you both
George x
The wonders of Whitehaven beach Hey guys, great to hear from you again and we're really pleased that you both enjoyed Ed's birthday present. Lesley and I were chatting on the way back from dropping you at the airport and I think we kind of assumed that we'd be collecting you (if that's okay with Adrian). Very happy to go along with whatever you want. Whitehaven beach sounds absolutely amazing - I can totally understand wanting to stay there. I bet you'll be glad to spend a whole week in Melbourne as travelling such long distances plus jet lag must be exhausting. I'll message you again before we go. Everyone getting very excited here as you can imagine. Take care of yourselves and hope you enjoy the rainforest. Lots of love xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi I cant believe all you are seeing. The train and outback must have been amazing. We will have to book a whole weekend out to see all the photos. Glad it is all going according to plan. We moved Alex into her room in Bham, she got her first choice so has the upstairs front room which is quite large and is currently painting it. !!!
Lots of love from everyone. xxxxx
Welcome to Australia Glad all’s going well and that you enjoyed the diving Whitsundays should be even better (at least based on G’s experience). Spent the weekend with Grandma & Granddad took over printouts of all your blogs so far for those who haven’t quite got to grips with technology. Everyone sends their love, particularly F&N who are glad to have got through the exam period and now looking forward to their own summer break. Enjoy the rest of the north and then roll-on Melbourne. Just read a Metro article here on Melbourne’s nightlife and you shouldn’t be short of things to do !! Look forward to the next blog instalment. Love & best wishes. Dad & George.
More kayaking! Hi guys, great to hear fom you. The Great Barrier Reef sounds fantastic and well done Sarah for doing the dive - it must have been a great experience. The trip tomorrow sounds fab - take lots of pics! Hope you manage to do the sea kayaking - seems to be a bit of a theme for this trip - lol. Sarah, I'll move the money later today. If you get stuck when we're away, use the card. Thanks for the offer of picking Uggs up for your sisters. They'll get back to you soon. Take care. Lots of love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
just spent ages reading all your blogs - i am now extremely jealous and missing you loads lol.
sounds like your having an amazing time :) stay safe poppet. lots of love xxxx
Mind blowing That was a wonderful blog. Hope you travel safely to Auz and all your packing goes with you. Cant believe its Australia already. Everyone here send their love. All very jealous. XXXXX Oh, Sarah, well done on the hospital front, but there is still a long way to go!!! xx
Off to Oz Pleased to hear that you've had such an interesting time in Vietnam. Hope the travelling goes smoothly and that you have a fair dinkum time down under! Love and hugs xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi Well my weekend away in Swanage doesnt really compare!! The experiences you are having will stay with you for a lifetime. keep enjoying and take care of each other. It is wonderful to have such great blogs from you both. I think it must be Ed's turn again soon!!
No news on the tax rebate Ed, but will do what I can if and when it arrives.
much love from all here XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Tax & Catch-up Ed, got your message re the tax refund. Will look out for it and action as you specified. Sounds like you're both having a fantastic time - can't believe you're into your third week already. Make the most of it and bring on Australia !!! All the best to you both. Dad.
Whatever next! Great to hear from you. Halong Bay sounds amazing and I'm not surprised you had to keep your distance fromother boats!! The whole snake village thing I don't think would be for me - can't believe you both did it! Everything fine here - will send you a longer message later today as I need to get on with work now. Enjoy the water puppets. Lots of love, Mut xxxx
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Bet you are really looking forward to your chill out in the warmth in Fiji. Sounds like you have inherited Grandpa's irritating habit of being good at whatever you do. Jaffa the horse sounded wonderful. Really looking forward to seeing you and ? Sarah on Thursday. Dont know your flight times Ed which would be kind of useful if I am to meet you at the airport. Getting soooooooooooo excited to see you both. Much love Mum and Alex xxxxxxx