hi Gem, you sound like you're having the most amazing time!! and i'm looking forward to seeing the photos. I love your reading your blogs, it makes you seem closer, ahh. Its lovely that you're keeping all of us informed on your latest adventures, are you keeping that diary? I hope so. Take care darling, love you lots and lots xxx

We have sun again ,I thought you had taken it with you ( well you have in some ways ) It's good to read you blogs,but as Kerry says ..try to enjoy every moment you can ,as they are keeping you so busy it will soon pass.Just in case you get any ideas I havn't room for an elephant either !! If I was mum ,I'd be more worried about Koalas when you get to Oz .. sending lots of love and hugs Dad xxx

Hi Gem, Just read your lastest blog sounds a total different world out there. Treasure these moments as they soon pass you by. The Boy's look forward to reading your blogs. We all miss you so much, cant wait to see some pictures.

All our love Kerry, Lonnie, Bailey and Riley tc and be safe xxxx

Wow Gemma, I am so jealous, when I went to Thailand last year I only got to spend a couple of hours feeding and riding the elephants, which was an amazing experience, and can remember how quickly they consumed the sugar cane, so your adventure sounds fantastic. Your not missing the hair staightners then!! LOL

Enjoying reading your blog, take care, Sally X

Hi Gem,

Gosh it sounds like you are keeping very busy. What an experience! Hope you dont get battered about to much by those naughty elephants. We are enjoying reading what your up too.

All our best wishes from Ang, Ju, Ryan and Hayden x x x x

Hey Gem, the elephant sanctuary sounds amazing! Glad you're having such a great time and feeling settled already. Looking forward to hearing about more of your adventures!

Lots of Love Charlotte & Nick xx

Hi Gem ..you certainly picked the right time to leave ,it's been freezing here today 8degrees !!!Hope you are enjoying yourself, and are not too tired ,it sounds as though you are having to work hard ! Thinking of you .

Love Dad ..

Hey, I'm so so jealous! It all looks so lovely!!! You take care and keep in touch! Love Han xxx

Hi Gemma, glad to hear you're 'there' safe and sound. Well, looks like you got me beat as I bet your pooper scooper is bigger than the one I use for Flo (heavy sh*t man) !!! Look soooo forward to reading your updates and pics. Take care, love Viv xx

Hi Gem, so glad your ok, you sound like your enjoying yourself! I can only imagine what its like for you, you love animals so much, just don't adopt any my gardens just not big enough for elephants!! Anyway have lots of fun, love and miss you lots and lots. cant wait to hear your up dates. xxxx

ps. lee is so right about you!!

Hi lil sis so glad u arrived safely we all thinking of you.

You sound that you have settled in well. Lee has got u sussed alright hasn't he.

Riley says he hopes your having a good time, and bay says yeah we are without her... lol u know what he is like.

Anyway lon and i miss you already cant wait for your next update tc and enjoy yourself have fun!!! you deserve it . xxxx

Glad you arrived safely Gooch....am jealous already after seeing your first pic...so have you had your hand in a load of elephant s*** yet? The elephants must love being with you, you wave your arms around as much as they do with their trunk so no wonder the baby has taking a liking to you......glad you are having fun! Have any of the youngsters called you mum yet?