judy Veness Hi Vicky hope you have a lovely birthday. hope Niagara falls lives up to our hype. lots of Love aunty Judy and Uncle Steve xxx

Mum (cakey) Helen Hello Everyone, Have just caught up on the latest (and not-so-latest, dad has been keeping them to himself!) blogs. It's definitely been non-stop action for you all but glad to hear you've snatched the odd bit of sleep in places. You will be in hot demand on your return to entertain us with presentations on your 'Travellers' Tales' or a 'taster' evening of dishes from around the world. Glad you're having lots of fun together. xxx

Robin George I had a message from Helen who had a message from Debra to say that Rosie and Emily had met up with you. Hope you are all well. Love to you all.

Mum (Helen) I feel exhausted just reading your blog! What a fab lot of things you've been getting up to, though I'm rather relieved you declined the 'happy menu'. Well done for getting to the top of the falls and to Vicky for testing the water. Cockroaches sound like an interesting challenge - hiding under net definitely a good idea. Will text soon. XXX

Alison naylor your trip sounds great, especially the taymahal which Iwould like to see. we missed the floods in madiera . HAVE AGREAT TIME IN Australia

Kathy Walker (No.2) I am loving experiencing your travels with you, and remembering my own. You both write such evocative and entertaining blogs. Keep having a wonderful time!!

Charlooooootte! hellloooo! sounds like you are both having an amzing time! i have eventually got on this blog!!! have fun and take care!! xxx

mum [Sue] Vicky, You always were good at negotiating and usually got the best deal when you were younger. Glad you haven't lost your touch. Gald your having a good time still. Take care Mumxx

Norman Sounds like we will have to pay for a trip to the hairdressers when you get back, Vicky. Dad

Judy and Steve Just read your latest blog made us feel loads warmer thinking of you on a beach -its snowing here! hope your lesson went well and the children enjoyed the mask making.

Mum (Helen) Just read your latest blog.It's interesting hearing all about the orphanage and how you are getting on with the children etc. Glad you're also managing to have lots of different experiences in your time off, too. We are very intrigued to know what 'fenny' is or perhaps might wish hadn't asked! Have had busy day today, collecting a painful forehead cycling in the sleet and dealing with persistent BT telesales. Robin luckily saved the day by ringing to arrange a coffee morning. Sounds like Emily and Rosie are really looking forward to meeting up with you both in Australia. In school tomorrow catching up on 1:1s etc. Sorry got to go now as a toasted tea cake is being rushed my way. Do they have such fancies in India?

Dad (Andy) Trust you got some good photos of the train! Nearly at the end of Welsh week, back to the grind on Monday. Hope shape game/activities are going down well. You can always do a 'what shapes can you find in the room' game or demo folding a rectangle of paper to make various shapes. Mum says make & use playdoh/saltdough.

Dad I meant £20. Dad

Dad (Norman) Put £2 on your phone earlier in the week, hope you can make use of it. I hope this week is going well. Look forward to your next blog. Dad (Norman)

Mum {Sue} enjoy the markets, no doubt you will route out some bargains. love you xx