Your chair and mask are unpacked and look fab - real works of art. I've written to you at franinlondon - ok? Let us know where you are off to next. I know you were going to change your flights to accommodate - Thailand, was it? Can't wait for the next adventure! Lots of love from us all, Mum xxx

Lucky you to get the chance to swim with seals and dolphins,just avoid the sharks. remember to keep us updates on your progress

Hi Fran, sorry not to been able to write you more but it's been busy here and time has flown by.Teresa has a new high flying job, busy, but enjoys it,sometimes she can be seen on the tv Parliment programme sitting advising her minister ,not sure if it was the same as the one she had before you went away. I've just had my 50th birthday, I know you can't beleive it cos I look so young. When are you coming home, if you are!! Sounds as if you are having a great time overthere gambiling,eating,been locked up, always thought you were doddgy!and been looked after very well by the family.Bob showed us your photo CD, some great photos you've taken. It sounds as if the whole of you trip has been wonderful.Before you drag back some Milo, check with Bob because it's somthing I've had over here but it was a while back. Lots of Love to you and the rest of the family. Mike& Teresa XXXXXXXXX

Hello dear, Hope all is going well. I am at Granny's at the moment. Nothing wrong. It is half-term and I thought I'd take a wee run over and see her. She is fine. Had dinner with Richard and Dympna tonight. Showed them your CD of pictures, everyone very impressed.Hope its all going well with the other half of the family in Oz. Missding you terribly! Lots of love Mum in N.I.

Hi Babe glad you made to Australia.even though we have not been able to contact you yet. But I dare say we will hear from you pretty soon, once you have access to a Pc. Love from Mum and James and not forgetting ME.

Hi Frances Glad to see that you've already got stuck into the partying-having a good time after all that hard work in Africa! just be carefull who you go of with. Dont trust anyone. (sorry about the mothering - comes naturally) I just tried to ring you but got a message "unable to contact try later". I hope I have the correct number. Its +44 776370432 (+ instead of 0011). We rec'd your msg & I hope you got my text msg around 10pm Perth time (12midnight Melb. time) Patsy, Stan & myself (& others maybe after work) will be at the airport to meet you. I'll try to ring you again later. Take care Love Colleen

Hey Fran, I so did not realise you had gone travelling. Just checked your myspace and saw. Hope you are having an amazing time. I know you use to say you were going to go! Never thought you actually would!! I hope you have a great time. Vicki xx

Hello again! Just got your postcard on Friday (26th) Its of Swakopmund - looks very new and a bit bleak - yes? All well here, had snow on Wed. yes, really! Lay till nearly lunchtime at school, then it was gone. Of course, total disruption to trains, planes, you name it. Ridiculous. James has taken up photography in a big way - out with Dad's cameras. Wondered how long it would take for him to get interested...! Ah well, Monday night, just in from work, a short break then back to the marking. It's never-ending. Remember, teaching's great - marking's hell! Lots of love from us all, and take very good care, dear. Mum xxx

Hey!!!! Iv been keepin up with your journey with the emails your mums sends & I saw the pics! Are you sure you just didnt copy & paste from a wildlife website..... Nah! Lovin the camping shorts by the way (hehe) Yeah Joe got another job nice & quick in a shoe place (sorry its not shuh. are you still dreamin of them tape measure shoes) Still aint got your damn postcard! And yes your tan is amazing... Will hopefully get work experience at heart radio but ill keep u posted on that one!! Hope 2 hear from u soon as I dont think your ever gonna call me... sniff sniff (yes I know its expensive & calling your family is prob more important but im family to.....) hehe! bye xxx p.s hope dreams DONT come true (u know what I mean)

Hi Fran! It's great hearing about all your adventures - sounds like you're having an amazing time! Better than anything on TV. Just to let you know that I've got another phone number for you in Johannesburg if you need one - it's the ex-wife of a friend at work. He's lovely and it sounds as though she is too, so if you ever need anything be sure to call her. Your mum has the phone number (don't want to post it here). Enjoy the rest of your trip!!! Love from us all in Nottingham. Gillian xx

Hello! Glad all is going well altho pity about P Elizabeth being so dull. Still, I expect you'll hit the action again quite soon. Not like you to be in a backwater for long! Missing you like anything, Lots of love from us all, Mummy.xxx