silvernomads' Guestbook

Still waterlogged!
I am surprised the Ozzie tourist board has not offered to pay you to return home! I hope it improves soon as we know how frustrating it is to be in interesting areas and not be able to make the most of it. How is your hand now Sheila? I hope it is back to normal but not washing up fitness level. I have been meaning to ask - How are the Keen sandals standing up to the travel, or have you temporarily ditched them in favour of wellies? Have fun (conjures up interesting image in the mud), love S & J

Wet & Cold
Good to hear your weather isn't much different from ours - wouldn't like to think you were having too good a time!! Very interesting reading about the quarantine station & enjoying the pictures you are posting too.

Photos
Love the photos you are putting in your blogs, the kingfisher is gorgeous. John is very jealous! Glad to hear all is going to plan this time around! xx

Turtles
Wow, you were so lucky to see the turtle laying eggs! How exciting as you had said you wanted to see this event. Sounds & looks like a paradise location - shame it had to be spoilt somewhat by your card being copied. Enjoying the blog as ever. xx

!love it!
I love this one - the elephant is almost trying to look like it's hiding!!~ But funniest of all... Daddys toes'!~!~~!! xxxxx

Could not open page in Gran Canaria but no problem here. Enjoyed reading about south Sri Lanka and REALLY envious of your brahmini kite picture. Seems to be lots of interesting places to visit there, must add to our list. Gran C was interesting in its ugliness! Away from the coast the scenery is stunning with pretty villages but the roads require strong nerves and more courage than I have to live there for any length of time.. It is warmer and less windy than Lanzarote, lots of small birds and the old part of Las Palmas is well worth a visit for the colonial archictecture and museums. Apart from that, the tourist areas were horrific to our eyes, 20 storey hotels chiselled into the cliffs wherever a beach existed and in many places even without a beach! At least we can cross it off the, \"where to live\" list. Hope the north of Sri Lanka is interesting, have fun. X S & J

Great to hear from you
I am so pleased you have decided to carry on with your blog, it is lovely to hear about all the lovely places you are visiting and we can at least dream of visiting some of them! Sheila, we are wishing you a very happy birthday - we will be in Bournemouth with Sally and the kids and as we don't have the internet there these birthday greetings are coming a little early this year. Have a great day. I think when you eventually finish all your travelling we will have to enter you into the odd quiz or two as you will have a very good knowledge of the world! Eggheads watch out! All the best, Pete and Chris

White rabbit at Uluru
The white rabbit was still there in early June 2011 and appeared fine!

Thank you
I was researching for this nov's tongariro crossing and chanced upon your blog. Instead of staying an anonymous reader, I wanted to say a thank you for the insightful account, it prepared me a good walking boots :) like what the previous person commented, you guys are indeed living many's dreams and I look forward to a retirement like yours. Enjoy life! Best regards, Hui - Singapore

G'day
We were so glad to hear you got to swim with the whale sharks as we knew how much you wanted to do it. You must still be pinching yourselves at having the "up close & personal" visit. Can't believe how much you've seen & done & how long you've been gone - although maybe it doesn't seem that long to you. Keep well & keep blogging. xx

Visit to Perth
Hi Not sure what your plans are when you hit Perth but we are staying in Doubleview, near the coast, north of the city. If you need anything or want to call in please just send us an email. Happy travelling from us house swappers

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAUL! Enjoy your day , or hope you enjoyed it - whichever applies. We are really happy for you that you had such a wonderful time visiting Diana and Peter, also discoverimg your family history and connections! Loving the blogs Sheila. Continue having a great time. Love Sheila and Dave.xxx