Happy New Year to you both!! So great to see the where you were for Christmas this year - bet the locals won't forget you both in hurry, looking so good in your santa hats and 'kinis! Talking on Skype over Christmas wasn't the same though - you MUST be here next year :o(

Have been thinking of you over the new year. Would loved to have been in Phuket with you both. Feeling extremely jealous of your travels now we're back at work. Although the weatherman's warning we might all be snowed in tonight, so here's hoping we might get a snow day off at home tomorrow!

Lots of love for now and see you on Skype soon.

Teri, Gary & Callum xxx

I may be talking to you on skype, but that doesn't stop me leaving you messages here - you can't get rid of me:-)

I loved the photo of Handsome in his waterproof poncho - and the one of you in your Christmas Hats on the beach is definitely one for Mum to have printed off in A3 and hung on her wall for posterity.

Lots of Love Jaynexxx

BELATED CHRISTMAS WISHES TO OONAGH AND DALE!!!!

So sorry I haven't been in touch for an age. Where does the time go? Was thinking of you at Christmas on your idealic beach in Vietnam. You both looked fab in your Santa hats - very festive. Hope you have a fantastic New Years Eve in Phuket. It sounds just perfect.

Still love to hear how your travels are going, and even though it makes my life sound so dull, I'm happy for you (no..........honest!!!). Seriously, it sounds like a ball, and keep enjoying!

Your boys all send their love, and we can't wait to see you again.

Take care and lots of love

Katie xxxx

Hope I am blogging the right place this time Mr & Mrs Chaffer.

The whole of Vietnam sounds fantastic. I will have to visit the place and spend a few Dongs.

Thank you for the wonderful geography lesson I am having. Its fun sharing your experiences so close to the time you are having them.

I missed your Skpe message because I was out picking my car up after abandoning it on the A33 last night.

Speak tomorrow I hope.

Love Tim xx

P.S.. Please don't hurt the last rabbit.

I want to go - WOW Hanoi looks brilliant. The boat trip sounded excellent too.

And on the poor 'Women' front - you wouldn't see many men in the UK doing the work they do either. How do they all look so young?

You are definitely getting better with the photos - I loved the Halong Harbour piccies... and great to hear that Dale is still embracing Fish:-)

Love you lots Jaynexxx

The sign tickled me too - obviously a 'Lyons' trait!! The Chilli Crab looks wonderful - you should have taken the before and after photos.

Singapore looks wonderful, I am very jealous.

Love you lots.

Jaynexxx

You might not return to India but you have actually convinced me its worth the visit - smells and all!!! As you say, it is India but it really is a world away in all senses of the word. Loved Callum's corner this week, although the Crocodile worried me a bit... whose pal was he???

Missing you both loads.

Love Jaynexxx

hi far flung travellers, Goa looks bizarre but fantastic. Can't imagine either of you two in the traditional swimwear!!!! glad to see you are having a a great time.its great

here in GB can you remember coats and hats. hope you are both well not too much Dehli belly.. loads of love PP & MMM xxxxxx

I laughed out loud at your description of the local's swimming attire - when I saw the picture I nearly wet my pants, how do you keep a straight face?

No need to do any cooking then - with the price of the curries eating out is a must. Is Oonagh getting her ice cream and cake though?

Missing you loads love Jaynexxx

hi guys

It was great to see you both before you left for the extended tour (not jealous or anything!!) Dehli looks memorable but i bet you dont have a curry for a while!.

Everything good here. We haven't taken the van for a spin yet but it wont be long. Enjoy that sunshine we are truly into autumn here.

loads of love to you both pen XXXX

Hiya

Wow it looks brilliant; even with the dirt, smog and scary bits!! I always knew Oonagh had Princess qualities, the piccie just confirms it.

and Dale, I just have to comment on the blog - this was the best entry yet, I could really get the feel of the place.... we knew there was a writer in there somewhere:-)

Looking forward to the next edition.

Love Jaynexxx (still missing you loads)

Its really interesting to see the other side .... what a mess. Wouldn't stop me wanting to go though.

Lovely pics of the Taj Mahal. That Princess Di seat must be the most famous park bench in the world!.

Tell me Dale how long did you stand there with getting you finger in just the right position ?.

Speak soon ..........