Here are the fourteen reports sent by Richard to Priory School between January and November 2007.

The relevant photos are in the Paddington Bear Album.

1. Paddington Abroad

19 Jan 2007

Mr Selby [50] will help Paddington Bear [50!].
Paddington went to visit Paddington Station for his birthday and was found by Mr Selby's wife Ana [!?]. "Does he still need looking after?" Ana said to herself.
And before Paddington could say marmalade sandwich, he was on his way with Mrs Selby. "We'll take you to Peru to see your aunt Lucy," said Mrs Selby who is very good at organising things! "But we're going the long way round. You don't mind travelling all the way around the world to see your relative do you Paddington?" Paddington just thought he'd have to speak to Mr Selby. But where is he? Does he always disappear when you've got something important to do,like go to Heathrow airport to catch a plane? Mr Selby will help Paddington to see his aunt.
Next stop Ghana........to be continued.

Comments:

Always knew Paddington would arrive safely. Thought he'd like to know that his sweetheart, Kate Selby is back from skiing, albeit with a cold! and she stayed with her friends H&C and used Mr & Mrs Selby's bedroom and was fussed over by Coral. She collected her boxes and has headed back to Leeds. So please let Paddington know that she's safe. God Bless H & C Posted 23:53 on 1 Feb 2007 by Howard and Coral

It's good to know that Paddington has reached Ghana safely and is enjoying meeting the people and eating the food - a change from marmalade sandwiches. Posted 19:30 on 24 Jan 2007 by Colin & Beryl (Mr Selby's parents)

Where are you? We are all sat in the computer room waiting for you to start the STA training. You did not send apologies! Glad you are having interesting time. Posted 10:23 on 24 Jan 2007 by Chris Humphries

2. Paddington finds out value of 10,000 Cedis

28 Jan 2007

Paddington had to go back to the airport in AccraGhana three times before his missing bag arrived from England. Then to his surprise he saw that the Ghanaian money came in such large numbers - 10,000 Cedis, what could all that be worth?
60 pence!

Paddington is staying with some lovely people in a house in Accra, the capital city of Ghana. The house is near the largest hospital in Accra, it was built for a doctor to live in. In the garden you can sit in the shade of mango and cashew nut trees. Mr Selby is especially delighted because a large orchid is growing in the front garden as well!

A wind called the Harmattan has been blowing dust into Ghana from the Sahara Desert, so it has been very misty. It hasn't been this bad for 10 years. The wind and mist do make it a bit cooler though, but in the last three days the heat has been rising.

The food here is very good. Peanut soup with pieces of meat in it; a sauce made from smoked fish, spinach and onions; beef stew and chicken stew with the feet left in - some people like them.

Mr Selby has been eating his food with his fingers!

Fufu is dough made from cooked, ground up yam or cassava with some plantain sometimes. You pick up a bit of it and make it into a little ball, and then you dunk it in the soup or stew. The next move can be tricky as you try to put it in your mouth without dribbling it down your shirt! Or coat.

On Thursday 25th January the National Theatre in Accra had a play about why children end up living on the streets of the city. The children acted very well and even managed to make us laugh.


Back in the garden Paddington is getting too hot and the Pied crows are making so much noise it's time to go back inside for another drink of cold water.

Comments:

Great to hear your news Paddington Bear! Travel, it seems broadens the mind & palate!
You are finding some interesting things and I look forward to hearing more of your news. Take care
Posted 12:35 on 31 Jan 2007 by A Drovers home group member

3. Paddington Meets the Weavers

26 Feb 2007

Kente is the name of a very special sort of cloth. Kente weavers are very skilled and spend weeks weaving brightly coloured patterns in thin strips. These strips are sewn together to make a larger piece of material.

Paddington was so pleased to be shown how it was done. You have to use your brain, both arms and both feet to control the simple loom.

Some of the patterns are so special that only the king is allowed to wear them. Which is just as well, because a new king has just been chosen and had to be carried about showing off his lovely clothes.

Even though it hasn't rained in Ghana for three weeks, Paddington has kept his coat on. When it gets to over 40°C in the shade he might think about taking it off. Mr Selby hasn't seen his coat since he landed, and doesn't want to!

After a six hour bus journey to Kumasi, Mr Selby had a shirt made in the Ghanaian style. It only took the tailor three hours to make. It's blue.

When Mr and Mrs Selby arrived in Nigeria, they went to Abuja the new capital city, and were taken to another dressmaker to have a matching set made. They were invited to a wedding in Kaduna. Mr and Mrs Selby both look lovely in pink. A dress and a shirt in the same material, I expect you can guess who wore the dress - that's right MRS Selby!

The Kente weavers are still busy weaving. It can take up to nine months to make enough material for a king's robe.

Comments:

Excellent going Paddington! Give my regards to Mr and Mrs Selby. If they have time they might be able to see the presentation of your journey we've done! Posted 18:31 on 26 Feb 2007 by Mick Truman

4. Paddington in India

19 Apr 2007

After three months in Africa Paddington has arrived in India. Being very brave he took Mr Selby up to the roof of their hotel in Jaipur. From the roof he could see a hotel opposite that had tents on the roof. A motorcyclist drives past, probably a taxi! Sometimes you see four people travelling on one motorbike, very dangerous, but it happens all the time here! The white car behind the tree is also a taxi. It looks old, but over here they are still made like this. It's called an Ambassador. Mr Selby has been in another sort of taxi as well, called a Tuk-tuk. It's powered by the kind of engine that is also used on lawnmowers. When Mr Selby travelled in one he was with seven other people and it still went quite fast! Please don't worry about Paddington falling off. In India they let you go very close to the edge, so we are all very careful and sensible.

Comments:

i hope you are having a good time. Posted 14:46 on 25 Apr 2007 by dawn page

lo! Posted 14:27 on 25 Apr 2007 by steph

5. Paddington paints the walls red, blue, yellow.......

19 Apr 2007

In Northern India a visit was made to Mandawa in an area of Rajasthan called Shekhavati. Mr Selby stayed in an old merchant's house called a Haveli. It has beautifully painted walls, they're called frescos. The local temple also has frescos and the one you can see has some animals in it. Do you know what they are and what they are doing?
You may have spotted the boy on the left. What do you think he is holding in his hand and what is he doing with it?
Paddington thought it would be good to colour in the white animals, but as they are 300 years old Mr Selby said it would be better to leave them as they are for other visitors to see.
Paddington is also very pleased to see that year 6 did so well playing hockey, well done.

Comments:

Well done, Paddington and your companions. Hope we got it right this time!
Did you see what Y6 have to say about your journey?
Have a ball
MT
Posted 18:05 on 25 Apr 2007 by Mick Truman

6. The Most Beautiful building in the World?

28 Apr 2007

Paddington was discovered by the security guard hiding in Mr Selby's camera bag.
Everyone was hoping to see the wonderful building called the Taj Mahal.
Mr Selby pleaded with the guard to let Paddington out, but the guard said no. The guard smiled when Mr Selby said, "Paddington has come all the way from PriorySchool in England." The guard had very clear instructions. He said, "Paddington is an evil doll and must stay in the bag and not come out!" Mr Selby was grateful that Paddington was not taken away and did not argue with the guard as he was carrying a gun!
The guard was even worried about Mr Selby's spare battery but agreed to let Paddington look after it inside the bag.
Everyone enjoyed looking at the Taj Mahal and Paddington stayed safely in the bag. The Taj Mahal looked especially wonderful as the sun rose and bathed it in the early morning light.
Afterwards everyone was tired. Getting up at 5 o'clock is a bit early even if you are going to visit the most beautiful building in the world!

7. Paddington catches the last camel!

28 Apr 2007

The sun was setting fast and Paddington was a long way from the old palace where he was staying.

Mr Selby was with the tour guide looking at another ancient building.

Suddenly a man picked up Paddington and said, "Don't you remember? I brought you out here on my camel cart!" Paddington remembered how everyone had clung on to the wooden platform of the cart and said, "Can I catch the last camel cart home - I think the sun is affecting my memory." Well the temperature had reached 40ºC during the day!

Mr Selby took a photo of Paddington and his camel and everyone went back to the palace.

8. 216 Faces look at Paddington

2 Jul 2007

Cambodia has some very good places to visit. There are a lot of temples at a place called Angkor.

Bayon temple was built over 800 years ago. The king thought it would be a good idea if faces were carved all over it!

There are 216 faces and they all have a little smile.

This one looks happy to see Paddington!

Paddington has been to five countries since India. They are Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia.

Can you find these countries on a map of the world?

What do you think this face would say if it could speak to Paddington? Teacher rating: Hits: 42

9. Paddington on a tropical island

18 Jul 2007

Paddington has found a lovely place to soak up some sun.

Mr Selby has lent Paddington his school bag to lie on.

You didn't know a Priory bag was going around the world did you?

Mr Selby keeps his coat rolled up in the bag. It has been so hot in all the countries he's visited that the bag has only been opened once since Mr Selby left Bury St Edmunds!

Paddington wanted to sun bathe on the tropical island called Koh Samui near Thailand, but the monsoon weather made it very cloudy. The monsoon is a time when there can be rain on nearly every day for a month or two. The rain usually only comes in the afternoon or evening. It is still very hot though.

Everyone here hopes that you all have a great holiday with good weather. Not like June - we heard about all the rain!

Don't forget to wear your hat in the sun and cream to protect your skin.

Happy holiday to you all.

10. Mr Selby caught on camera

18 Jul 2007

Paddington and Mr and Mrs Selby celebrate when Kate comes to see them.


Kate is Mr Selby's daughter.


On Koh Samui you can relax with your drinks on the beach as the blue sky fades away into a sunset.


It's a long time until September, but there will be another story about Paddington when you come back after your holidays. Teacher rating: Hits: 80

Comments:

are you haVING Aa good time where you are. by maria mitchell Posted 16:59 on 18 Oct 2007

11. Paddington in the Garden

10 Sep 2007

Paddington has been trying not to think about Aunt Lucy.
He has been wondering what you all have been doing over the summer holiday. The holiday always seems to be over too soon doesn't it?
Paddington also wondered what you are keen on. Can you guess what Mr Selby is always going on about?
Orchids, they're a kind of flower.
So Paddington went with Mr Selby to the National Orchid Garden of Singapore. The national flower of Singapore is an orchid.
Paddington agreed to be photographed surrounded by orchids. Just think of it as a bunch of flowers to wish you well for your new year at PriorySchool! Teacher rating: Reader rating: Hits: 95

Comments:

I went to Norwich with my mum and my sister and my other sister and my older brother. We went shopping and I went to a big show Posted 10:04 on 24 Sep 2007 by Ben

I have had a nice birthday. I am thirteen. i got mp3 player. Posted 10:04 on 24 Sep 2007 by Morgan

I am new here. I am Lukes brother. I went to Skegness for the weekend. Posted 10:03 on 24 Sep 2007 by raymond smedley

I am glad that you are having a good time the orchids look lovely. I had a great summer holiday going on a Cruise the weather was very hot. I look forward to hearing all about the places you have visited when you return Posted 10:02 on 24 Sep 2007 by Mrs Bryant

I went to lowestoff. When I went in the water it was a great time. Posted 10:01 on 24 Sep 2007 by Andrew

I played football with my brother. My brother won. We had bad weather in the holidays it was very wet.Posted 10:01 on 24 Sep 2007 by Louise

I went caravan on friday it was funmy dad went to it was so fun i went home at 11 o clock. I have just started here at priory school i hope to hare from you Posted 09:59 on 24 Sep 2007 by abbie

I picked flowers in the garden and i play with my frends. Posted 09:59 on 24 Sep 2007 by Dawn Hooper

I went to the caravan site and Ive been to a beach. I went snorkling and I saw a crab and some fishes. The water was freezing. I fell over very badly but my knees are healing very well. Posted 09:59 on 24 Sep 2007 by Maisie

I had a birthday in the holidays I am now in year 8 Posted 09:58 on 24 Sep 2007 by Jamoy

I am new here. I am Lukes brother. I went to Sgegness for the weekend. Posted 09:58 on 24 Sep 2007 by raymond smedley

I had a birthday in the holidays I am now in year 8 Posted 09:58 on 24 Sep 2007 by Jamoy

I went to great yarmouth for the day. when are you coming back? Posted 09:57 on 24 Sep 2007 by blake

I have moved house. I now live in Combs. and I got a small garden Posted 09:57 on 24 Sep 2007 by Keira Beves

Dear Mr Selby, I liked watching football in the summer holidays. My favourite team is Tottenham. Posted 09:56 on 24 Sep 2007 by charlie year 8

In went in my caravan on the North Norfolk coast. It rained every day so we went into the arcades. I had a great birthday in August. How is Paddington. I saw him on TV. Carry enjoying your trip. see you soon. Posted 09:56 on 24 Sep 2007 by Lauren

I had a lovely time at summr school is paddington bin good? Posted 09:56 on 24 Sep 2007 by lukeg Jamie

I want to spain. it was hot. I went in to the pool. I went on the playn. I was sleep on the playn. I was sleep in the hotel. Posted 09:54 on 24 Sep 2007 by Jamie

Greetings Mr Selby. It is great to catch up on your travels. I am pleased that you went and saw all the orchids in Singapore. I have seen them before and they are so beautiful. Your two pots of orchids are doing well. I hope they will be in flower on your return. Posted 09:47 on 24 Sep 2007 by Mrs Barlow

Paddington is looking very happy in the Orchid Garden. We have all grown since the last time you saw us and we are now in year 6. Chantel would like you to know that she now wears glasses. Year 6 want to tell you that we are going to Kingswood for our trip away this year. We are all enjoying ourselves in year 6 and some of us are going horse riding. Today we are going swimming. We hope you are having a lovely time on your travels. Posted 09:43 on 21 Sep 2007 by Mrs Gibson year 6 teacher

12. One More Continent To Go

10 Sep 2007

Now that Paddington is in Australia only the Pacific Ocean separates him from Aunt Lucy. The last continent on his long journey around the world with Mr Selby.

Sometimes Paddington wakes up in the morning and remembers his dream. Has he just come home after a walk in the park with Aunt Lucy?

In the park there was also a dog and some children talking about a glowing key.

If you look carefully in the picture you can see Aunt Lucy holding Paddington's hand. And is that something glowing behind Paddington? Teacher rating: Hits: 60

Comments:

I'm glad Paddington is having such a lovely time. Hope you are too! I am very envious of your travels. Where abouts in Oz are you? Posted 12:35 on 20 Sep 2007 by Ms Guyer

13. Paddington Meets a Kiwi

24 Sep 2007

The summer may be over in Bury St Edmunds, but in New Zealand the winter has just finished and spring has begun.

Paddington and Mr Selby are in Rotorua. It is famous for hot springs, hot pools and hot mud. The water and mud are heated up by the hot rocks under the ground. A long way under the ground. You can see the hot rocks when a volcano erupts.

In Rotorua you can see some strange animals that look like birds. They are called Kiwi. You have to be very quiet to see them because they are very shy. Paddington sometimes growls without warning so he could only see one through some glass. People from New Zealand are called Kiwi, but most of them are not very shy!

There are lots of interesting things to find out about kiwi. In some ways they are like birds in some ways they are like mammals. Teacher rating: Hits: 93

Comments:

Thanks for all your comments. We haven't seen any more kiwi yet but lots of tui birds. They have a lovely song. I wonder if you can find a recording of one singing on the web? Kiwi are like sheep, if there are lots of them they're still called kiwi not kiwis. Posted 02:31 on 13 Oct 2007 by Mr Selby

hiya mr selby its sian barton here that i miss being at priory so i miss all you i have made lots of you mates at castledon its realy nice they miss all of you love sian barton Posted 19:56 on 8 Oct 2007 by sian

Dear Mr Selby and Family, We saw some Kiwi birds. Posted 15:14 on 3 Oct 2007 by jamoy

Dear Mr Selby, We have been looking at Kiwi's on the internet, they are very cute. From Cc Posted 15:06 on 3 Oct 2007 by charlie

Hello Mr Selby kiwi birds or friut we just saw a funny kiwi bird with the new zealand flag on it was funny right now I am laughing my head off Lauren Posted 15:05 on 3 Oct 2007 by Lauren

we are looking at the pictures of kiwi they look really nice i like to see paddington bear when you come back and bring back a kiwi with you Posted 15:05 on 3 Oct 2007 by abbie byatt

I looked at the Kiwi and i think they are a very strange looking bird. Posted 15:03 on 3 Oct 2007 by Beny

Your pictures are stunning Posted 15:03 on 3 Oct 2007 by Andrew Ashberry

we are looking at the pictures of kiwi they look really nice i like to see paddington bear when you come back and bring back a kiwi whit you Posted 15:03 on 3 Oct 2007 by abbie byatt

They are sweet the kiwi I saw the kiwi of google photos ther was statue of kiwi New Zealand on google photo.Posted 15:02 on 3 Oct 2007 by jamie

I found out that kiwi are rare birds from New zealand. In the haif term I am going to nannys for a while and then to my grannys and I will have fun. Posted 15:02 on 3 Oct 2007 by Maisie

14. Snow on a Volcano

7 Nov 2007

New Zealand has a nickname. It's called "The Shaking Isles." That's because it has lots of earthquakes, hot water coming out of the ground and volcanoes.

Paddington felt one earthquake. In a shop not far away, all the vases and ornaments fell off the shelves and smashed on the floor! Oops!

Mr Selby and Paddington went up a volcano and found lots of snow.
It looks a bit dirty because it has been there a long time. People ski on this volcano in the winter and spring.

I wonder if Paddington is trying to build a snowman? He thinks that you will be jealous because he can play in so much snow. Do you think it will snow in Bury this winter? Maybe the school will have to close! Teacher rating: Hits: 144

Comments:

I wonder if Paddington knew that Mrs Barlow was near?Hope you are all well. Posted 19:04 on 7 Nov 2007 by Mick Truman

A Message to Mr Selby Y6 reporters

30 Apr 2007

We have been looking at the pictures you have sent and reading about where you are going with Paddington.

[Listen to our message.
We answered the questions you sent us. Listen to our answers.]

Y7 answered the questions too:

we think he is holding a wand with cloth on the end and he is dusting a painting.
Keira, Morgan, Maisie and Ben.

The boy is holding a mop cleaning the place. He is faraway he not stand on a chair. Trai, Lauren, Keira and Andrew.

The boy is cleaning. The man is milking the cow. The dog is in the air. Louise, Jamie, Liam and Dawn.

Thank you for all your wonderful answers. I haven't checked with anyone here, but I think the boy is using a fly swat. He is keeping the flies off the important man. I'm glad to see that you are all trying to stay healthy. As you all know I like to eat cake, but in India it is so hot I don't feel like eating too much.

PS. My latest information is that the boy is holding a fan.
Posted 16:36 on 14 May 2007 by Mr Selby

I am now in Colombo the capital city of Sri Lanka. I had a lot of trouble getting here because the people who were going to fly here cancelled all their flights until October! So I came with Sri Lankan Airlines. But when I arrived at New Delhi airport THEY had also CANCELLED my flight. I was taken with my wife and Paddington and all the other passengers to a lovely hotel. The next day, 15th May, we flew to Colombo.
And why did they cancel the flight? Can you guess?
Posted 13:01 on 16 May 2007 by Mr Selby

Comments:

Kevin-Did they run out of petrol?
John luke-Had the plane gone to another country and forgotten to come back?
Joe-Did they have to check the fuel in case they ran out?
Shannon-Did the engine break down?
John Luke-Did the propellers break?
Ashley-Did the plane have to be looked over?
Rhys-Did they have to wait for new parts?
Sam-Did a new engine have to go in the plane?
Ashley & Kim-Was there not enough pilots?
Mrs Parker-Was there a monsoon?
Mrs Barlow-Was there a cow on the runway?
Miss Pearce-Had the airline closed down?
Eric-Did a tyre burst?
Darryl-Was the runway broken?
Posted 09:53 on 17 May 2007 by Year 6

Our Retrospective Travel Plan!

• 20 Jan 2007 Heathrow UK
• 20 Jan 2007 Accra International Airport Ghana
• 30 Jan 2007 Kakum Forest Reserve Ghana
• 30 Jan 2007 Accra Ghana
• 31 Jan 2007 Kumasi Ghana
• 2 Feb 2007 Accra Ghana
• 3 Feb 2007 Tema Ghana
• 3 Feb 2007 Accra Ghana
• 7 Feb 2007 Lagos Airport Nigeria
• 7 Feb 2007 Abuja Nigeria
• 10 Feb 2007 Kaduna Nigeria
• 10 Feb 2007 Abuja Nigeria
• 11 Feb 2007 Jos Nigeria
• 12 Feb 2007 Langtang Nigeria
• 13 Feb 2007 Jos Nigeria
• 15 Feb 2007 Abuja Nigeria
• 16 Feb 2007 Johannesburg South Africa
• 16 Feb 2007 Windhoek Namibia
• 17 Feb 2007 Waterberg Reserve Namibia
• 19 Feb 2007 Namutoni Gate Namibia
• 21 Feb 2007 Okaukuejo Namibia
• 23 Feb 2007 Outjo Namibia
• 24 Feb 2007 Uis Namibia
• 25 Feb 2007 Swakopmund Namibia
• 27 Feb 2007 Sesriem Namibia
• 28 Feb 2007 Mariental Namibia
• 2 Mar 2007 Rehoboth Namibia
• 3 Mar 2007 Windhoek Namibia
• 8 Mar 2007 Cape Town South Africa
• 10 Mar 2007 Table Mountain South Africa
• 13 Mar 2007 Robben Island South Africa
• 16 Mar 2007 Stellenbosch South Africa 1
• 8 Mar 2007 Swellendam South Africa
• 21 Mar 2007 Mossel Bay South Africa
• 26 Mar 2007 Knysna Lagoon South Africa
• 2 Apr 2007 Plettenberg Bay South Africa
• 3 Apr 2007 Colesberg Junction South Africa
• 4 Apr 2007 Johannesburg South Africa
• 5 Apr 2007 Soweto South Africa
• 8 Apr 2007 Livingstone Zambia
• 9 Apr 2007 Victoria Falls Zambia
• 11 Apr 2007 Johannesburg South Africa
• 13 Apr 2007 Hong Kong
• 14 Apr 2007 New Delhi India
• 16 Apr 2007 Mandawa India
• 18 Apr 2007 Jaipur City India
• 20 Apr 2007 Ranthambhore India
• 21 Apr 2007 Karauli India
• 23 Apr 2007 Agra India
• 25 Apr 2007 Varanasi India
• 28 Apr 2007 New Delhi India
• 15 May 2007 Colombo Harbour Sri Lanka
• 18 May 2007 Anuradhapura Sri Lanka
• 20 May 2007 Mihintale Sanctuary Sri Lanka
• 21 May 2007 Sigiria Sri Lanka
• 22 May 2007 Kandy Sri Lanka
• 26 May 2007 Nuwara Eliya Sri Lanka
• 29 May 2007 Tissamaharama Sri Lanka
• 30 May 2007 Galle Sri Lanka
• 31 May 2007 Hikkaduwa Sri Lanka
• 3 Jun 2007 Colombo Sri Lanka
• 3 Jun 2007 Negombo Sri Lanka
• 4 Jun 2007 Colombo Sri Lanka
• 4 Jun 2007 New Delhi India
• 6 Jun 2007 New Delhi India
• 6 Jun 2007 Hong Kong
• 6 Jun 2007 Bangkok Thailand
• 9 Jun 2007 Vientiane Laos
• 13 Jun 2007 Luang Prabang Laos
• 16 Jun 2007 Vientiane Laos
• 17 Jun 2007 Lak Sao Laos
• 18 Jun 2007 Vinh Vietnam
• 19 Jun 2007 Hanoi Vietnam
• 20 Jun 2007 Ha Long Bay Vietnam
• 21 Jun 2007 Hanoi Vietnam
• 22 Jun 2007 Da Nang Vietnam
• 23 Jun 2007 Hoi An Vietnam
• 25 Jun 2007 Da Nang Vietnam
• 26 Jun 2007 Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
• 27 Jun 2007 Phnom Penh Cambodia
• 28 Jun 2007 Siem Reap Cambodia
• 3 Jul 2007 Bangkok Thailand
• 6 Jul 2007 Koh Samuie Thailand
• 17 Jul 2007 Bangkok Thailand
• 18 Jul 2007 Chiang Mai Thailand
• 23 Jul 2007 Bangkok Thailand
• 24 Jul 2007 Koh Chang Thailand
• 28 Jul 2007 Bangkok Thailand
• 1 Aug 2007 Dairy Farm Estate Singapore
• 9 Aug 2007 Sydney New South Wales
• 18 Aug 2007 Katoomba New South Wales
• 21 Aug 2007 Canberra Australian Capital Territory.
• 24 Aug 2007 Ulladulla New South Wales
• 25 Aug 2007 Nowra New South Wales
• 26 Aug 2007 Sydney New South Wales
• 27 Aug 2007 Hobart Tasmania
• 27 Aug 2007 Mount Paul Tasmania
• 30 Aug 2007 Moina Tasmania
• 2 Sep 2007 Launceston Tasmania
• 5 Sep 2007 Hobart Tasmania
• 6 Sep 2007 Melbourne Victoria
• 6 Sep 2007 Geelong Victoria
• 10 Sep 2007 Warrnambool Victoria
• 12 Sep 2007 Ararat Victoria
• 14 Sep 2007 Geelong Victoria
• 15 Sep 2007 Auckland New Zealand
• 16 Sep 2007 Shelly Beach New Zealand
• 17 Sep 2007 Haruru New Zealand
• 18 Sep 2007 Kerikeri New Zealand
• 19 Sep 2007 Waiwera New Zealand
• 20 Sep 2007 Miranda New Zealand
• 21 Sep 2007 Coromandel New Zealand
• 22 Sep 2007 Tauranga New Zealand
• 23 Sep 2007 Rotorua New Zealand
• 24 Sep 2007 Awakeri New Zealand
• 25 Sep 2007 Te Kaha New Zealand
• 26 Sep 2007 Tolaga Bay New Zealand
• 27 Sep 2007 Wairoa New Zealand
• 28 Sep 2007 Napier New Zealand
• 30 Sep 2007 Wellington Harbour New Zealand
• 1 Oct 2007 Kaikoura New Zealand
• 3 Oct 2007 Christchurch New Zealand
• 4 Oct 2007 Peel Forest New Zealand
• 5 Oct 2007 Dunedin New Zealand
• 8 Oct 2007 Pounawea New Zealand
• 10 Oct 2007 Te Anau New Zealand
• 13 Oct 2007 Queenstown New Zealand
• 13 Oct 2007 Wanaka New Zealand
• 15 Oct 2007 Fox Glacier New Zealand
• 16 Oct 2007 Franz Josef Glacier New Zealand
• 17 Oct 2007 Punakaiki New Zealand
• 18 Oct 2007 Motueka New Zealand
• 19 Oct 2007 Kaiteriteri New Zealand
• 22 Oct 2007 Linkwater New Zealand
• 23 Oct 2007 Ohakune New Zealand
• 24 Oct 2007 Taupo New Zealand
• 25 Oct 2007 Hamilton New Zealand
• 26 Oct 2007 Ararimu New Zealand
• 28 Oct 2007 Auckland Harbour New Zealand
• 30 Oct 2007 Auckland New Zealand
• 30 Oct 2007 Santiago Chile
• 7 Nov 2007 Easter Island Chile
• 10 Nov 2007 Santiago Chile
• 11 Nov 2007 Mendoza Argentina
• 15 Nov 2007 Bariloche Argentina
• 18 Nov 2007 Buenos Aires Argentina
• 27 Nov 2007 Salta Argentina
• 28 Nov 2007 La Quiaca Argentina
• 28 Nov 2007 Tupiza Bolivia
• 29 Nov 2007 San Antonio de Lípez Bolivia
• 30 Nov 2007 Campamento Ende Bolivia
• 1 Dec 2007 San Juan Bolivia
• 2 Dec 2007 Uyuni Bolivia
• 3 Dec 2007 La Paz Bolivia
• 5 Dec 2007 Copacabana Bolivia
• 8 Dec 2007 Puno Peru
• 10 Dec 2007 Cusco Peru
• 14 Dec 2007 Wayllabamba Peru
• 15 Dec 2007 Pacamayo Peru
• 16 Dec 2007 Winay Wayna Peru
• 17 Dec 2007 Machu Picchu Peru
• 17 Dec 2007 Cusco Peru
• 18 Dec 2007 Lima Peru
• 20 Dec 2007 Madrid Spain
• 20 Dec 2007 Heathrow UK !

Richard...please...the description of eating a roasted guinea pig was just a little too detailed. I don't know how you could have done it!!

Well I'm sorry to say Corq is really in the dog-house. Two days ago he sneaked upstairs when I was out, squeezed into the wardrobe, dragged out the bags with the children's stocking contents and set about devouring three bags of chocolate coins. He mananged to get some wrappings off (how?) but he ate quite a few as is now apparent as he has been sick 14 times, each time presented a coin wrapping. Don't worry he's not ill, fighting fit really, and snoring contentedly as I write curled up in his bed. But he will not be eating anymore chocolate coins.

love from us all, Nancy & co

Just time to say that wherever you are in just under a weeks time - do have a lovely Christmas, and please, no more guinea pig roast!!! I'm afraid that blog entry only scored 4* 'cos I couldn't quite get beyond the little feet/paws, and cute little ears and whiskers and nose. Was it straight haired or one with rosettes? I hope Richard understands it will take some time for your readers to get over that one!!!!

Anyway we Woodwards keep well and hope your journey continues to be as interesting as it began and trust for a safe return in the new year.

With love Mike and Denise x

Belated happy birthday Ana and Happy Christmas wherever you get to. You certainly get about. We enjoy following the blog and find it very useful. We are spending Christmas Day with Neil and Mandy et al and look forward to seeing you in the New Year. Love and prayers as always. Mum and Dad.

Hi Richard& Ana,

Just to say a very Happy Birthday to you Ana-I am sure you will celebrate in style in Peru but please don't have roast guinea-pig!!

We are looking forward to seeing you back in the UK next month.

Love from us all,

Neil, Mandy, Tom & Laura

XXXXX

Hi Richard & Ana

I am looking at your blog & saddened by the news of the theft, but good to know you are both well and being as positive as possible over the matter! What else can you do?!

It is great to catch up with your news via this blog. I am on a day off school today (the whole school has a day off for Xmas shopping! jaw dropping or what!!?). I am trying to do a work assignment that has to be handed in on Monday. The work has been harder than I thought and I have some issues with behaviour management in class and around school. What fun! I am persevering (good old St Percy Vere!).

Hilary is working hard too . Chris & Elizabeth have both been to the theatre recently with Hilary (Elizabeth saw Joseph in London & Chris went to Colchester for Julius Caesar-Shakespeare!- they all enjoyed it -so quite encouraging!). I haven't been to CCMH much as at weekends I am usually in the study working! Hilary & Elizabeth have been going & we have all had some good support from one particular person there.

Well it will soon be Christmas!-where will you be for Christmas? Your travels will be coming to an end soon I guess? Where do you go to next? I will check your blog for your schedule. Meanwhile keep having fun & take care.

Thinking of you, best wishes

Richard (& co of course!)

Hi there again. Awesome, your travels just seem to get better and better. Rachel and I would love to work in NZ for a few years if possible, maybe even emigrate, who knows. We have just returned from another house swap to Harrogate and then up to my parents in Edinburgh. Had a lovely time, and Rosie is now up walking behind her trolley, although hasn't managed to reverse or turn it when she hits the wall or sofa. When are you guys coming back?

We have been following your journey through New Zealand. We hope you have had a great time and realy have got the feel of the New Zealand way of life. You have also experienced the country being in mourning with missing out on the Rugby World Cup!! Looking forward to seeing further pictures as you progress around the world. Where are you at the moment as your last entry was early October?? Regards, Howard and Barbara

Hello there Just caught up with you in New Zealand - can't believe you have done and seen so much. What a beautiful world we live in. Loved the picture of the wombat, sorry not to share Richard's passion for orchids. Glossed over some of those!!! You're both looking extremely well, are you feeling the call of home yet? Like migrant birds we expect to see you back here for winter. We all keep well in sunny Stoke on Trent and send you our love. Mike and Denise xx

Hi Richard and Ana, Glad you are going well. We like the photos and reading the blog. We have had a splendid sunny day today and warm too with very little wind. We had lunch at a new Italian restaurant and did a bit of shopping in M & S. Colin is going to the Isle of Dogs on Saturday to an open day at the Island History Trust. The family tree is still growing. We continue to have you in our thoughts and prayers. Mum and Dad.