Meryl Cant get into new blog so using this one at mo. Hope you had a good journey and arrived safely. Meryl

heather Just in case you cannot open the email, will be there to welcome you and your taxi service on Tuesday morning. Safe journey Heather

Jon Just in case you do not see your emails I will be at Heathrow on Tuesday!

heather Just caught up with your blog- it all seems so far away and exotic. Is a Wat a temple- who are they all built for,- are they all similar and are they all well looked after and in use? Cold and frosty here- not very pleasant but all animals well and eager to sleep by radiators. Walking the woods is slushy and muddy but with a surprising amount of leaves still attached. Made some sloe gin but it has to wait until next Christmas before it is ready, so gave in and bought some for now- what a drink! Play rather fraught as everyone is tired but I'm sure it will be fine- a sell out anyway. Enjoy the rest of your time away. Heather

Doreen After viewing yet more amazing photos, gave in and bought the camera. What a difference you are seeing now. I am pleased you are enjoying the company of the people you are with, it must make the experience more enjoyable. Looking forward to seeing you soon, take care, stay safe. Love Doreen xx

jo Just seen your pictures. what a difference, I loved the ones of the mountains and sunset. I might even have a go at painting one lol. It sounds like your having a great time and brill that your group is good. Carry on with the whisky and see you soon.

JonH Hi Jenny Just seen the photographs and I felt as thought I was back in Vietnam. Pleased you have a good group! We are enjoying heavy rain and wind here! Enjoy the rest of the trip Jon and Meryl

Doreen Have loved reading about all your adventures. I am sure your short time at Grace House has enriched so many young lives, and they will all remember you with a smile. Look forward to seeing you soon, enjoy Richards wedding. Take care, stay safe love Doreen xx

jo Time seems to have flown by here and already your on your way home. Our weather is rainy windy and cold, so get your thermals out. I.ve really enjoyed your bloggs and reading about your experiences. It certainly puts mine into perspective but sadly does nt stop me from moaning about nobody getting the milk and bread from the shop. Cant wait to catch up. enjoy the rest of your time, be safe and see you soon. ps I hope the little doggy was fine when you left.

Marg Read your last blog, heartbreaking. Can't believe you're coming home already! Safe trip and wrap up warm. Went to the local firework display last night, gorgeous as usual. They always put on a good show. Kim brought Chantae down-it was the first one either of them had seen. Pleased to say they enjoyed it. Chantae will be 6 this week. O.M.G. Catch up soon

heather Just to say hello on your last teaching day this session. I expect you will be busy from now until your departure and I am sure it will be a wrench to leave after what seems like ages . Here the weather is about to take a turn for the worse with cold air promised and a huge drop in temperature, so be warned! Your car started first time yesterday and is back in the garage at the moment. The roofers are due next week so it will get another outing then I expect. The play is going very well- not a good sign for the supersticious who are muttering that we are 'peaking' too soon, but reassuring to me as I can at least remember my lines at the moment. The tickets have sold very quickly so we are pleased, and the Master of the Universe costume I made looks spectacular I am pleased to say. Everyone thinks I can work miracles now- little do they know! Belle is well and sleeping much more- her dreams are dramatic and her snores earth-shattering. Pearl has to have a blood test on Saturday and is looking old but seems OK at the moment. The other animals are sleeping, eating and quarrelling as usual but next door has been sold so they won't be able to use their garden soon. Enjoy the rest of your time and see you soon- an incredible thing to say I know after so many weeks away! Heather

jan Pressed the enter button to early so message sent unfinished Saw Brandy on friday eve ning she has recovered well following her emergency surgery, pretty big scar on under carriage. Wedding plans at the finalising stage, so now on countdown less thaqn 4 weeks, Kerrys hen weekend in 2 weeks in Liverpool about 15 going, unfortunately I am missing it as at a wedding in Sheffield. Sandra 50 on bonfire night going out for a meal with her, she didn't want a party but Daniel and Lucy wanted to lay on a surprise one for her. Enjoyed looking at your latest pictures, hope you enjoy the experience at the wedding take plenty of photos. Well sunday evening again that means only one thing, monday morning and work looming again and yet another stressful week, new chief executive and big plans to change the look of the service and possibly a move in where we will be working from, probably PRH hopefully I will be retired before the move takes place. Well enjoy your last week teaching and then the holiday jan