Lisa I dont know if this blog is still in use, but I just came across it and the story was highly amusing to me. My friend and I are planning to do the same river travels next week and it was really nice to read about your impressions! The typical Indonesian travel experience was very relatable funny to read. Like you said the locals found everything you did amusing and the shouting of random english football clubs made me laugh. These things dont change I guess hahah

Duncan Brilliant! I have so enjoyed following your blog. You write wonderfully, and I found it inspiring throughout. You've certainly sown some seeds in my mind about some trips that I will take soon enough.... x

Hannah Ah a suitably fabulous final blog! Yes very happy you are home and safe, well and happy xx love you to bits xx

Jenny What an amazing experience you guys have shared. I can't imagine a more special way to start married life together - at least you know it works ;-) we will miss your tales and awe inspiring photos but so excited to have you both home and can't wait to share In the next chapter. I will be logging on to the next Hartley road trip ;-) let me know when it starts! Love you xxx

Rebecca Thomas Ah Vix, we have loved going on the journey with you guys! Will miss these little updates, but here's to sharing some new adventures slightly closer to home... X

Maribel Sinibaldi I love your last speech!! Specially the part of your final thanks!! Thank you for sharing your spectacular trip with us, I enjoyed very much each picture, almost as if we were in the trip with you, and knowing that I would never get to know those places you visited, make the pictures more excited. We were getting to know all those places, and sharing with you all those beautiful moments you enjoyed so much. I am so happy for you both!! And I am so glad everything was ok in the 14 months! Hugs and kisses for you!!

Louisa Revill What fantastic memories to cherish. I've loved reading about all your experiences over the last 14 months, but am now looking forward to fun times ahead with you both in person :) Bring on the next adventure! Love you lots, Loula x

Jenny sounds amazing. Oh do please post the dancing video. Cant be much worse than our routine at Becky's hen do ;-) What wonderful people. I'm sure that you touched their lives as much as their story touches ours. I'm still loving the tales, but so pleased to have you guys back xxx

Jenny I love the 2 -5 day train trip - such a wonderful attitude! The zebra sound amazing. Max is loving the zebra on his Noah's Ark, hopefully one day he will be able to see them for real too xx

Jenny That sounds so amazing. I love all the elephant pictures. They are such beautiful creatures. I was going to ask what the advice was if you get a rhino attack, but it sounds like it's just PADDLE FAST!!!! How scary. Xxxxxx

Louisa So glad you managed to do the Serengeti. It sounds so beautiful... See you soon my lovely friends xx

Hannah Ah sorry to hear about your Bila, what a great tribute to her you are darling girl xx

Lizzy Jump Oh my god! How amazing/scary!! Once again I read your blog and think "how on earth will they settle back into normal life?" What a fab trip you're having. Loads of love to you both xxxx

Jenny Ohhh amazing. You always make me fall in love with Africa. What a wonderful time. Bila would be so proud of you both. What amazing tales you will have for your grandchildren. You will be their inspiration (and ours). miss you xxxxxx

Jenny Wait till backpacking in your 40s, 50s, 60s........!!! Can't wait for those. xxxxx