Dan Alright mate, sounds like you covered a fair bit of the North island in the end. Are you guys back home yet? Im at the airport at the mo waiting for my flight to Fiji. Moneys short though so will be joining you back in Blighty sooner than I'd like I think! Will defo have to meet up round crimbo though-get Hannah and Pete down too for a proper knees up! Take it easy mate, Dan

Toby Alright bud, sounds like you're having an awesome time! Sunny down here at the moment, but don't think it's going to be a patch on Sydney!! Try not to wind up to many Ozzies next weekend at the rugby ( fat chance! ), reckon we'll cruise it 15 points....got to, catty is back!

alex Hello travellers, all sounds like huge fun although the itinery seems a little fast paced for one who delights in the sleeping habits of koalas. Pity the whales were shy, South Africa is the place for that so maybe next trip if you are keen for proper sports and sea-life...Sevens is upon us and the boys as in Alex and Gareth are off to see that. Myself and Janine are supporting the SAffa's in an attempt to settle the age old slagging match between them and the Aussies as to who can actually play the game of cricket. Janines birthday the same day so I guess I'll be supporting her! Otherwise all is well and dandy. Travel on sweet man and keep posting those journals!

jane Williams To the son I never had . . . I see your typing hasn't improved (or your spelling) come to that. Ignored the last two sightings of STA Travel as I thought they were junk mail! Everyone here at Guys says hello. Gareth is absailing over the Guys Tower tomorrow. He is S""T scared of heights. We may have to push him over. Take care and keep up the brilliant travelog. Like the message from your friend who thinks Wales can give you rugby tips. If only you had had some Welsh blood in you WRFC would have you playing in the national team - we are that desperate. X PS a rat was spotted running across the floor at McDonalds at Guys yeserday. I would keep off anything with meat in it!!

alex Wow, chundering off boats, dodging snakes on quad bikes, licking ant's arses! Sounds ideal, wish I was there! Great to read about your travels and truly envy you! SA was brilliant and now back to the job of my dreams. all is well back here, social life still skiding along. Janine has buillt up an alcohol tolerance so doesn't fall over so often, Jane still tut's quietly to herself and Della keeps us all amused. Gareth abseils down the tower tomorrow and my job is to bring him spare underwear...guy is petrified of heights! Keep trucking sweetness....

David Wayman Hi Chris, Its sounds like you are having a brilliant time. You,ve done tons of really cool stuff already! Did the welsh blokes give you a few tips on rugby? Apart from the bushtucker how's the food been. I know this is a subject close to our hearts. Continue having a great time both. Take care. Dave

Mark Driscoll Hi Chris. Thanks for the weblink, at least I'll be able to "virtual- travel" round the world now! Have fun! Kangaroo steaks are horrible, but I don't think Aussie McDonalds do them!!

Peter (the better looking brother, you know its true!) hello bruv! so i reckon you are there now. I'm jealous cause i want to travel again, instead i am planning my rear off getting ready for school! 30 little 5 yr olds with not much of an attention span. Have fun!! Oh and hello hannah, hope you doing alright with mr macdonalds. I dare you to count how many he eats over the next four months, keep a tally chart! Have a great time travelling guys, you'll never have another experience like it. Catch you all soon. Pete

Mum & Dad Wecome to Australia - have a great day - you pommy b******s. We miss you already!!! Hope the journey was alright and you are now well rested. Have a great time. M&D

robin williams Hello Tennuci Mate (and hannah), Hope all is well. England hasnt changed much since you went. Just one thing, why does it say you are in Nigeria? I thought you were going to Oz? Did u get lost on the way?