Karen Well, hello, you have still haven't found 5 minutes spare, from all that climbing, eating and cleaning to respond to all these messages! Poor Geoff, all that housework!! Hope you are still well, and hope to hear from you soon. Karen x

Geoff Hi remember me. This is just a note to tell you that all the housework is done and you won't need to do anything for a month after you get back. The poodle is fine but not much of a help when it comes to cooking and cleaning, car washing, gardening and mowing. Hmm, I think I need some hired help. Have fun climbing those stairs. Best of travels Geoff xx

Lynelle Hi. Sounds fantastic. Have you lost any weight with all the climbing!!!! How is the food selection going apart from the things on sticks? You will need to send emails to hotmail account as I cannot access this page from work - you know big brother is watching. I am same as Karen - where are the thumb nails to access the photos? You will feel quite the local by the time you have to leave. Keep in touch. Love me xx

Karen Okay, be patient with me, but how on earth do I access your photos, call me slow, but not sure how I get a password, which I assume I need.

Karen Well, hi, at last you have surfaced, to communicate with us Auzzie locals! What a trip you are having, you will be exhausted when you come back to Oz! Not sure I like the live things on sticks. Keep blogging, all fascinating! Would tell you all about Oz, and Ekka season, but it could never compare to all that climbing, eating and cleaning!

Maree Sounds like you're having a ball, Cheryl (except for the bit where u had to unclog all the hair from the drain - yuk!) cheers, Maree

Hayley I just want to clarify 2 things :): 1. It's "Hayley Teacher" not "Teacher Hayley" 2. 'Jump' was referred to as martial arts show (including Taekwondo), not karate.