Tessa Hi Han, Just read your last blog. I hope when you read them on your return, that they give you just as much pleaseure as they have given us. We are both excited about seeing you tomorrow - even Wendy has a gale in her tail! xxx

Libby XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX I know you dont want to come home but on a equal amount i want you home. Very happy you enjoying yourself so much x x x x

Louise & Sue Leon says you're his hero for firing a machine gun. Me and Sue have just polished off a whoel bag of mini eggs. At least Sue has a good excuse - wait til you see this bump! We miss you. Leon wants you bring him back a (decommissioned) gun (s)

Ginny I can't believe it's your last week begining now Hannah. It has all been amazing and sooo different for you and fascinating to read about. I can't wait to see the photos. See you soon, but have great last week. Love Ginny xx

Tessa We are really enjoying reading about your experiences darling, the scheduled and those of your own engineering. I would like to book you NOW as a TOP speaker for W.I! (half joking) Have just been listening to Chris on the Jamtrack site, Great stuff. All well here Val has a bungalow for viewing in Rustington and she has asked me to view with her. Carry on researching, recording and relaxing and good luck with the new room share. xxxxx

David OK worked out how to access previous blogs and caught up. Sounds like you are really getting in to the local colour and customs. I like the way you get into the back rooms of peoples' lives and they show you what's going on. It is so amazing when you can see and experience other cultures different to our own. Take care. D.

David Hi Hannah Sorry not to have got back before now, have just read your blog for today 17th. Shooting off Ak47 and machine guns sounds like a riot even if crawling in small tunnels was abit scary. I can't see how to access previous blogs but will try to work it out so I cancatch up. It has been like cold here man so you are in the best place. Chris has been out to Brockham today to teach. He has a trail on the Jamtrack site telling the world that the video launch is Jan 19. After about 12 hours he had had 2000 hits so it will be interesting to see if anyone wants to buy. I put an ad in the Brockham Parish News for a greenhouse and someone who backs onto the allotments has, so I am dismantling at the moment with a view to walking it over the fence onto my allotment. Hope you continue to have agreat time Love from us both David

Louise I love the sound of tubing and your funny story about the adventure massage had me in fits! Can't wait to see you in your yellow stilettos. Good work hero xxx

Maff Hi Han, Sorry to hear that you have not been feeling well. I had no idea that the weather was going to be cool, i just thought that it would be boiling hot and humid. Glad your having a great time. I have stopped smoking for real. its been a whole week and i have saved up all the money. Its amazing. Cant wait to see you... Blog and text soon sis xxxxxxxxx

Libby Sounds totally wonderful Han, great job you got that new camara sounds like your putting it to good use I really cant wait to see all your pics. And I think you may have a new avenue in travle writing your blog is wonderful I really can imagine what its like. 2 more weeks of watching tasting learning and seeing and doing. (hopefully no more puking). Cooking class wonderful idea!! GREAT WORK MARY sound wonderful wonderful wonderful.So sad to miss you on the phone - next time. Love you baby. x x x x

Tessa Things in M.O.S. chugging along - Ilex Way is being dug up slowly as workmen try to locate a gas leak. Dad has been to Brighton tonight for Sussex Training, so all progressing well there! Wendy was staring out of the lounge window this a.m. and when I followed her gaze, there was a fox, bold as brass, investigating the borders! We are so enjoying your blog, thank you x

Mum and Dad Hi Sid Missed you when you were on Skype today will keep trying to connect Love the BLog , How's the camera standing up to the strain a/ time to post a few videos \? Just been to see The Iron Lady , a breeze back for us old folks into the 70's --90's Posted the Blog to Ray D ,Phil M and T and L ,they love it ! Please keep well and enjoy all yo0u can . Love from |M and D Wendy and Rowan ,

David The first hand experience of another world faith sounds very interesting.You can read about ideas but how it is practised on the ground tells you so much more. Are local people attenders at the Temple, do they meditate at home or is faith much more nominal as it is in the UK? It is often said Bhuddists dont really believe in a God outside themselves in the way Christianity or Judaism does. Do you get an impression of what Bhuddists actually believe or perhaps they are reluctant to talk? The news is full of the Stephen Lawrence trial and the sentences of the accused. Is Laos ethnically varied or pretty monochrome? On the street TV interviews suggest race relations have improved here but there is still bad feeling apparent. Its difficult to think "world community" rather than "our community". Although footage of the Republican primaries in the States reveals some fairly frightening small town opinions and points of view. They really seem to find it difficult to get off the "lets make America great again" theme song. You can see why there is alot of anti American feeling in the world. How does the West look from the east? Sounds like you are having a mind blowing time. Love the blog. Keep it up. Lots of love from us both.

Libby Love it, sent u a mail on here x x

Tessa I am loving reading your blog and am so pleased that the adventure is just what you wanted Hannah. Much Love, x