Lou Lou writes: P.S. Probably half of the 11,000 site hits are down to Amy (10 going on 20) who has been truely inspired by your travel to such beautiful places, but she has been equally encouraged by the wonderfiul array of men you have managed to be photographed with.The journal has been a great way to keep up with where you are, but the photo album has been so entertaining.Thanxs . Lou x

Amy Writes: Rudness Mum! Anyway, I hope you've had a nice time Christina. Thanks for the LOVELY presents you brought back for me, they're wonderful..I've called the Giraffe you gave me, "Christina" !! Yes! How did you manage to get photographed with all those hunky men?!? Lots of lovely pictures. Can't wait to see you..

Love Amy x

In the words of Lemar (I can't wait to see the pictures!) .........if there was any justice in this world......you would be staying there and we would all be coming out to see you! But there is no justice and you are coming home and we are all still here!

It was lovely to talk to you at the airport and I hope you got your extra luggage on board, no doubt your charm will sort that out!

We have missed you and look forward to seeing.We will try and organise the sun to shine for your return, but keep cheerful in the knowledge that you have probaly just enjoyed the best few months of your life.....

Look forward to seeing you soon ,hope the journey is safe

Lou Lou and Amy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

P.S. Probably half of the 11,000 site hits are down to Amy (10 going on 20) who has been truely inspired by your travel to such beautiful places, but she has been equally encouraged by the wonderfiul array of men you have managed to be photographed with.The journal has been a great way to keep up with where you are, but the photo album has been so entertaining.Thanxs . Lou x

Hi, Well it was hard to drag myself off the beach at Fiji especially as lots of people had been telling me that LA was nothing special as some people are doing the same route as me but in the opposite direction. But after some other travellers advise I am staying in Santa Monica so am out of the main centre and by the beach and its really nice here. I have met loads of crazy people and there are so many wannabe actors and people trying to make it in Hollywood that it is actually very entertaining....I went to Malibu yesterday which was lovely and you see many bizarre sites like a lady with a pram with 2 little dogs in who were wearing real diamond collars. Ive just watched the football in an English pub and met 2 girls who are travelling to San Francisco tomorrow along the coastal road so Im going to share a lift with them and stop off at various points on route which should be good. I am hoping the heatwave in England continues for my return! ....Thanks for everyone that has stayed in touch by either the message board, email or texts and I look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks x

Hi, Christina
Just been catching up with all the photos you've posted. What a fantastic time you must be having. Not surprised I haven't heard from you for a while. Too busy lazing around in the sun and playing games to be bothered with email! See you're still pulling the men everywhere you go. What name are you up to now and is it on Martin's list I wonder?! I'm presuming you are on your final journey now so enjoy and I will see you back at work in July. The prospect of going back to work must sound horrible right now but I'm looking forward to hearing all about your trip. Take care and see you soon. x

Ok, now I understand why you haven't been in touch...Fiji looks like paradise that we all dream about. It's easy to imagine that Internet, phone home would be the last thing on your mind when soaking in such beautiful surroundings! How are you going to cope with Swindon?

Anyway, I'm off to Portugal for a week...I know it comes a poor second in comparison..so I've decided not to bother with a Notice board or travel journal!

Keep safe and hopefully speak to you soon lol xxx

Hi Tina, lovely pictures from Fiji. I trust you purchaced one of those grass skirts for Mum. XXX

Skip sea trip until Sat. ok then for the next 5 days. xxx

Sounds to me like it has been getting better and better as you roam from place to place, so does this mean Fiji will be your last resort, or will coming home be a last resort!!.
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WOW! Go there Christina! The Skydive looked fantastic, in fact, I'm sure I heard your screams back here in the UK!! I am a little suspicious that ALL these activities seem (coincidently I'm sure), to have hunky blokes involved. Is there something you are not telling us Christina???
No, joking aside, the smiles and the expressions say it all. So what's next for our travalling girl....Moon walk?

Missing you lots and even more green with envy xx

Tina, what are you doing, trying to give Mum a heart attack !!.
I suppose you'll be going back to South Africa to do that Bungee jump next. xxxxx

Hi. You certainly are getting about. You may well be in Fiji when you read this. I thought the Oz trip sounded great, brought back some memories. Are they still playing Raiders of the Lost Ark music on the railway in the Blue Mountains? I can't believe that you've managed to do so much. Life here still much the same apart from the imminent departure of my namesake (surname thatis)!!!

Hi Christina, I'm not heading out until July now, so definitely wont be there when you are. In fact, I leave the week you return to work. So we'll be apart even longer!! I know its tough, but you can make it! I've contacted Matty to find some decent restaurants for you, will update when I hear from him...