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September 12th 2009

Published: September 12th 2009

My journey didn't start off too well when a young French lady sat next to me on the plane. I got the distinct impression she had been sleeping rough for a considerable period. My concerns were confirmed when she removed her shoes and jumper to unleash a quite repulsive barrage of odour - much to Valentina's amusement. After 12 hours next to the young lady I was pretty pleased when we arrived in... Read Full Entry

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13th September 2009

Suheila Lewis
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dodgy stomach
is that what made your stomach dodgy Valentina? so it is not the food but the local cocktails. Thank you Dan for that i thought i asked you to keep an eye on her ahahahaha. I hope you will have a great travel.

14th September 2009

Dermot
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SOUNDS LIKE FUN
Dear Daniel and Valentina - thanks for the blog. You seem to be doing and seeing a lot of very interesting things. Will you get to see anything of the Maya/Aztec culture or is that somewhere further north? Look forward to the next intstalment and some photos!

21st September 2009

VVandDG
Valentina and Daniel

RE: SOUNDS LIKE FUN
Hi Dermot, I don´t think we will be going far enough north for any of that. We´ll save it for another trip.

22nd September 2009

Peter Lewis
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photos
cool photos ! Everywhere looks exotic, what are you drinking on the beach out of the watermelon? is it that dodgy green stuff? no wonder you and Dan started driving prams along the sea front ! The Welsh get everywhere did they have the Essex crest on the Lapa steps? Thanks for sending the photos Love Dad xx

22nd September 2009

VVandDG
Valentina and Daniel

Hi Dad!
It´s a coconut I´m drinking out of and there is like loads of coconut water in it, doesn´t taste of much but really refreshing! Bit of a novelty :) No essex crest, or Arsenal (had a quick check) haha xxxx

23rd September 2009

Rachel
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HI GUYS!
How are you both? Just looked at your photos and I can't tell you how jealous I am. The beaches look amazing and I love the welsh tile! Keep adding photos and want to hear all about your adventure! Miss you! Rachel x

25th September 2009

Georgina
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I,m so jealous
Hi Tina, Dan I,m in work and its 8.00 am and I,ve just looked at your photos. You can imagine how I'm feeling !!!! Looks like you are having a wonderful time, I'm so pleased for you both. Take care and i'm looking forward to the next instalment - have one of those green drinks for me, they look interesting. When i see grandma this weekend I'll ask her to give me a message for you loads of love Georgina xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

27th September 2009

Grandma & Georgina
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great pictures
I've made it up to Ashraff's bedroom to see your blog but don't know how I'm going to get back down again. Still it was worth it to see your little face. You both look as if you are enjoying yourself. I've enjoyed seeing Christ the Redeemer again and all of Rio. Looking forward to your next update and my trek to Ashraff's bedroom unless I'M STILL HERE STUCK IN THE BEDROOM !!!!!!!! Love to Dan the Man. Take care of yourselves lots of love Grandma Lewis. xxxxx The video was brilliant and the falls look amazing, Dan's face was quite good too !!!!! lots of love georgina xxxx

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