grandad I loved the pictures and I am so pleased for the experiences that you are having. They will last you a lifetime. Much love

Mum A haircut and some shocking news....? What suspense! Please don't tell us you've had something pierced/dyed/tattooed at the same time as having a haircut???!!!!! Good to hear about the activities, I love the sound of the ice caves and ice tunnels; looking forward to your next news. Lots of love from us all, Mum xxxx

Nanny. Reading your recent news bring back very happy memories particually of Queenstown.Lake matherson really is amazing isn't it. Do hope your diet is not just cake and burgers.You seem to be having such fun and lots of good experiences.You haven't said anything about you having a bungy jump ,hope that means you aren't or are you just not saying.What is the exciting news will we know,or is it a secret at the moment .Nothing exciting happening here to tell you my leg is not good .take care my dear will contact you again.love from nanny and eddiexxxxx

joanna tinton sounds like you are having a great time Em my only concern is by the the sounds of your diet that you may have spend alot of time at the gym when you get back! I am curious to find out what happened Catlins??? look forward to your next update.x

Mum I've just looked at pictures and read details about where you are; all looks lovely. Mountain biking through the woods looks good. Lots of walking and early nights; my kind of holiday! How does the camper van look? I hope that Steph and Beth are tidier than you, otherwise it could be squalid! According to the NZ site it is warm and sunny out there. South Island seems to have lots of good places to explore and hopefully you all have enough money and energy to try out a few more activities. (Not sure that I like the look of "canyoning"). Speak to you very soon, love from us all, Mum xxxxxxxx

Amy far too jealous...fancy quickly swapping places..the avos say they miss you, and that i need to be back in new zealand doing fun activities!! love you xxxx

Nanny. Lake Taupo must look really good from way up there, we thought it was pretty amazing from ground level.Ihave problems up a ladder let alone 15,000 ft. When you are in south island try to fit in your places to see Fox Glazier and have the helicopter ride thats great also visit Queenstown you will love it there.We really envy your being in N.Z.have a good time and be safe. love from us both Nanny & Eddie xxxx

Arnteee Elaine OMG Emma well done you. I am trying to pluck up the courage to do a sky dive, you make it look so easy. I can see you enjoyed yourself. The rafting looked great fun too. This is better than working at Kanes isn't it. Can't wait to hear what comes next (I think) Take Care and Enjoy! lots of love from Mabbottland. XXXXX

Adrian Looks amazing, when your mother has recovered from the shock i'm sure that she will have something to say. We have been wondering what trips you had booked and are now even more intrigued by what you might be doing next. It all looks fabulous and i can imagine what the inside of your camper van must be like hence "camper tramps" Keep enjoying your adventure we are all envious. Love Dad. xxxx

Nanny The bugs you describe sound revolting.I shall send you Jeans address later by email.Make sure you pack all your stuff before you leave. Not much happening here to tell you about'the chorus sang at the Worcester Music Festival and we won the cup in our classYour news is more exciting than mine. xxxx

Arnteee Elaine Your dad says you are working at Kanes. It sounds as though you are settled and happy and hopefully making enough money?? News from England..well we all had a lovely get together at Granny Jeans on Mothers Day, she cooked lunch for 8 of us. Your dad and I were her right hand men and although she was very tired by the time we left I think she enjoyed herself. Uncle Trevor and I are stilllllll decorating. It's going very well but we will both be reeeealy glad when it is finished. We have had some lovely sunshine recently so I have ventured into the garden abit. Today I am very stressed indeed as I have 2 birthday cakes to decorate for Zoe and Lita and am fast running out of time....yes you'r right, organised as ever...not ! L,H,N are all well, it's H & N's birthdays next month, Ned has asked for a motorbike which he most certainly is not having....(yess nutty as ever too) TV is pretty boring. They have just done "Dance for Sport Relief" which I think you would have enjoyed, it was pretty funny. So all in all I hope you are having far more fun than me. Take care and lots of love from all in Mabbotland. XXXXX

Mum It's time you put a few more photos on this blog; we've forgotten what you look like and we also want to see what you're up to.New news here....a pair of ducks have been settling in, living next to, and in, the pond. I've just introduced Molly to them in the hope that she will let them stay.Enjoy the advocado slicing, and hello to Amy.

Nanny & Eddie Despite what they say in Norway It has been -20 here the coldest in the Midlands has been Pinvin.They manage to deal with it better than we do.What are you picking at the moment tomatoes or lemons.I am still unable to drive my car which is a nuisance having to be dependant on being taken where I want to go.Could do with you as my chauffeur When you go off to N.Z. I will give you the address and telephone number of our friendin Christchurch , then if you want you will be able to contact her.It will be much cooler weather there.Very little news to tell you from here its good to hear what you are doing and so pleased you are enjoying it Love from us both and Megan of course. xxxxx

Anette and Henning I've read trough all the comments on your blog and I noticed everyone in England mentioning the cold weather. I just want to tell you that we've had weeks of real "cold weather" talking -15C to -20C - that's cold!!! Now it's spring, only -7C :-)))))) Enjoy the heat!!!