Well I cannot believe the end of your travels are almost here. You certainly have kept us all entertained with your activities and wonderful photos and interesting blog. It has been an absolute pleasure following you around the other side of the world and we are so very proud of the way you have achieved so much and yet you are both still only 19years old! Wishing you both a safe journey and so looking forward to seeing you. Lots of love from us all xxxxxx

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Hi you two, thought I would blog as it is your first day in Australia! Have an amazing time in Sydney. Take care of each other and enjoy! Oh and Catherine ... hug a koala for me! Lots of love, Mum, Dad and Becky xxx

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I thought that you two were living from hand to mouth out of your smelly rucksaks or at least I did I dont think that either of you have worn the same item of clothing twice you must have a wardrobe on wheels like the latest Franz Josef pics they are very inspiring.Have a great time in Queenstown.
Dad

Hello Frazer and Catherine Columbus,! Well you certainly have been busy and its been great catching up with your blog. Everytime I read it I think how are they going to beat that and somehow you always seem to manage it! You certainly are making the most of it and we all admire you both for what you are doing. Carry on having the best time ever, take care of each other and stay safe (no bungee jump Fraze),
Love always xxxxxxxxxxxx

I know I haven't been in touch lately but I'm always thinking about you and keeping up with your blogs. You are certainly doing some wonderful things and you will have so much to tell us when you get back. I am so envious and wish I was your age again!!! Uncle Paul and Auntie Carrie are in Budapest at the moment to celebrate their Silver Wedding. Take care both of you and enjoy your stay in Wellington. Lots of love from Grandma xx

Hello you intrepid explorers I take it that you are on the South Island currently possibly at The Glacier let us know how you are and what plans you have
Dad.

Hello the famous two,I take it that you are soon migrating to the South Island having exhausted all avenues of fun on the North Island.
We hope that you continue to go from strength to strength and I know that Queenstown will be a great place to spend a few choice days.Look out fro Footrot Flats when you arrive.
There are some great walks in that area that can last a few days and involve staying in huts each night .I am sure that you have a second by second itinerary for that area.
Still chilly here so make the most of the weather.
Don't forget to look David up on facebook as he will be in Oz now.
Speak 8pm Sun
MDand L.

Hi you two, just a brief blog to wish you both a very Happy Easter! Am not sure whether the Easter Bunny is able to visit you this year but hope he does as I know ,Catherine , how much you like your chocolate! Keep having a fabulous time, am looking forward to hearing what your plans are for the weeks ahead when we hopefully chat tomorrow morning. Take care, love you loads, Mum Spinks xxxxxxx

Hello to you both, thanks for your latest blog and we hope the "work experience" is going well. Catherine you looked so happy on that bed. Enjoy your free time and Fraze don't forget to do the recyling and the compost! Take care and look after each other, lots of love and hugs xxxxxxxxx

Hello you two, wow! what a time you are having out there, I'm in awe of you both, there seems to be something new and even more amazing every day. I'm so pleased and so proud of what you've achieved and there is still more to come! Thanks for all the updates, they make fantastic reading so keep them coming. Good luck with your work, I'm well impressed with that decision!!
Love Dad xx:)

Hi you two, as you'd made such an effort with your blog entries recently I thought I would write a message to say how much I've enjoyed reading them! They are helping to explain what your photos are showing on Facebook and I think you've done really well to keep us up-to-date with what you are doing. Good luck with the next 2 weeks. I think what you have done so far on your trip is simply amazing and I am so glad you went. Lots of love, Mum xxxxxxx