Now home, safe and sound but guess what? the weather has changed from the heatwave and we've had torrential rain. I think you might be right Amelia and I may be jinxed! Had a brilliant time seeing some of the amazing places from Cairns to Sydney and had some really great experiences. Wont forget the snorkelling in the Barrier Reef (or the sea-sickness), flying in a helicopter (with no doors), holding a snake and a crocodile (well, they were both babies), and facing a snow-blizzard in the Blue Mountains and heavy rain on Bondi Beach on top of a open-top double decker! Still its all been wonderful and thanks Amelia for doing the itinerary and making sure we saw a good selection of Australia. Not sure I will ever be the same after Fraser Island aboard the 4 wheel drive and the panic in trying to get to the ferry but its all been an incredible experience. Thanks too, fellow travellers Dave and Allan - we sure had some fun along the way. Enjoy Bali girls and the rest of your trip.

G'day Lorraine howz it goin? So have you picked up the accent yet? How is / was Melbourne? Still as unpredictable as ever? Not much happening here just the usual people leaving, new people starting, Steve's still trying to workout what he is supposed to be doing! It has been very warm here lately so lots of gardening for me and the tan is coming along nicely. Probably got quite a way to go to beat you now. Oh yes and very exciting news I have taken on another allotment I have run out of room so need to be able to grow more. It should look nice with a rose arbour and water feature, oh yes and I'll propbably grow some vegetables aswell. Take care. Em x

hi amelia.just heard that sue will becoming home a day late. she obviously is having such a good time she doesnt want to come back. sounds like u all had a brilliant holiday. looking forward to seeing ur new photos. olly is coming home tomorrow from mexico, its probably been hotter in england ! have y got to get a new job now to save money fro ur next trip ? love from all the smiths, xxx

Hi Girlies!
Hope your both enjoying the East Coast and have managed to achieve the ever-elusive 'tan' you've been praying for?!

Im back in sunny Luton, looking for a job. Rather depressing when i read that sentence back to myself!
Anyway kids, enjoy the rest of your time in Aus and il continue to dream that i never left!
Love Marie and Lee

hi raine, you girls seem like your having lots of fun. well since ive told you about nick it looks like im single again, boo hoo. i may hava change of direction with work but ill tell you more about that if it happens. only a month left for me in london, very scary moving home. li, beth and me are going to a festival on clapham common on the 3rd july its gona be fab. hed kandi are there and jamoirquai (i cant spell it) brand new heavies and amy whinehouse. so thats gona be great!! anyway take care my lovelies. miss u raine xxxx

Hi girls, not long now. Cant believe we actually fly out tomorrow and will be with you on Monday. Hope your flight to Cairns goes well and you manage to get to the airport with all your luggage! Wait till you see what we are bringing! Have changed the money, confirmed our flight and checked on the Visa's and all is AOK. Hope the weather is fine for us and you'll be pleased to know I've changed to a higher factor Amelia! Lovely day in the UK today for a change. See you very soon. Lots of love x

Well hello there ladies, hope all is well sounds as though your having a fantastic time still thats what i like to hear! Well what can I say so sorry about the late reply this shift work has took its toll on me I am I can say now settled in! had a few runins but nothing I cant handle you know me! ;o) I have been out mingling with old mates for the past few months a mate of mine has just released his first single 'Nate James -Set the Tone/Pretend' and its not bad he has changed so much to look at its been nearly four years since I saw him last!anyway I have been a busy little bee Andy and I are as ever fantastic and were both looking forward to seeing you guys soon! if I can get the leave we can meet up out there! Anyway I'll write more soon, just to let you know I am still alive and forever thinking of you! Love you loads! The Lion xx

Hello Lovely Ladies!
Just thought I'd drop you a quick message! Pleased to see you have updated the photos!
Hope its not too sad to be leaving Melbourne! Looking forward to meeting up somewhere on the coast! Just in a place called Port Stephens at the mo!
Enjoy Cairns and see you all soon
Lots of Love
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Amelia, I see you are still having a great time. Sorry we didn't get to meet up in NZ, seems a long time ago now. I went with your mum to see Scott and the Vipers play at Hatfield, was excellent. So, just wanted to wish you a wonderful holiday with Sue Al & Dave, have a great time, look forward to seeing more photos. Take care, love Carol and family.

The Town are going up, The Town are going up, And now you're gonna believe us, And now you're gonna believe us, And now you're gonna believe uuusss. . . . . .The Town are going up!

Hey Hun,

How the devil are you? I've sent a couple of emails but haven't heard anything back! Are you still in Melbourne? I can't believe I've been to so many of the same places as you- small world huh! Didn't do the Neighbours tour tho- how wild is that???

Have you been to that RnB club in Melbourne by the casino yet? it is about as RnB as Country and Western!!!

Not much going on here- still at Chartshow.

Write soon you need to fill in the gaps!!!

All my love Charlotte

p.s. how long are you planning on staying in Melbourne?

Hiya Mince, I'm at your mum's right now just to say to her 'bon voyage' and I thought I'd pop a message for you. It sounds like you have a lovely trip planned when they all arrive. Have a smashing visit with your nearest and dearest. Started packing today and, yes I probably am leaving it all a tad late!
Well, I shall go now and shall be in touch soon.
Lots of love from your dear fairy godmother.xxx