Gemma I absolutely loved it, yes. I can understand why people fall in love with it and become skydive junkies. To be honest, once you are out of the plane it isn't scary at all. xxx

Sandra Well Gem, your face says it all, you absolutely loved it didn't you? I have to say it looks very scary though. xxx

Mum Just had my blog fix for the day. It will be a great record of your whole trip - perhaps writing a book when you're home will make you rich and famous! Can't wait to see the kayak photos. I knew you would enjoy it. I'll book you in to the Ravens Ait when I next visit Kingston. Mixed emotions I'm sure, now that you're on the last leg. C U very soon! AML Mum xxx

Gemma Yes we got all the gear as part of the package and we definately needed it. I know I do hehe that was not my intention but the night was very good fun. It was only plastic and I lost it after an hour hehe. Love you mum xxx

Mum To use a well worn word the glacier pics are just AWESOME! Like the gear (I assume you hired it?!). What a great experience. You look like a kiss-o-gram in the PC outfit tho... but it must have been fun! Not sure I'd argue with you with that truncheon in your hand. AML xxx

emma Oh my god gem! love the pics of the neighbours set! wow!!! Still looking nice and tanned i see! I agree with Si, would happily settle for 14 degrees right about now! weve just had more snow today causing more disruption, so over the snow now! keep up the good work, looking forward to seeing you soon! xxx

Simon Hi Gem, onto another country from your itinerary and from what I have heard from my cousins who are living in NZ at the moment, you should love the New Zealand experience too. I think i would settle for 14 degrees after our temperatures of late but balanced against the Australian warmth must be a bit of a shocker! Enjoy the tour & catch up with you soon. Love Si x x

Gemma Yes it definately would. Great weather, beaches are close, the city is as nice as the suburbs and its the home on Oz sport. Just got to NZ and it seems lovely too. Christchurch is the home of the 2011 Rugby World Cup. I am tempted to get a shirt hehe. They are only $80 which is about 32 pounds. They are 65 at home i believe? x

Dad Thank you for the update on your blog and all the pictures. Melbourne would be your choice if or when you return to Australia I feel. Hope you have a good flight to Sydney and onward to N.Z. Onward and upward to the next adventure - Enjoy!!

Simon Hey My Lovely. As you will get there before we do, may I wish you a very Happy New Year and the hope that 2010 proves to be a fantastic one for you. Enjoy the show this evening.. Love you... Si x x x

dad All that sun, sea and sand and we are minus 3 and cold with lots of snow! Byron I am told is lovely so enjoy.

Simon Hey Gem, great to see some new photos as you pass the three month point. Lovely tan, fantastic sights, nice people and you lose weight - cant see the attraction of this travel lark myself hehe..! Time for you to move on shortly so hope that all goes well as you prepare for Christmas too. Take care, Love ya - Si x x

Nan Hi Gem, I've just come to mum's to see some of your photos. They're great. You look so brown. I'm glad you're enjoying yourself. I hope you continue to do so. It's lovely to see where you have been and all the different locations and buildings. It is very interesting. Shall look forward to hearing all about it when you come home. Keep safe and look after yourself. I hope you will enjoy Christmas wherever you will be. Have a very happy time. Shall be thinking of you. Lots and lots of love as always. Cheers darling Nanna xxxx PS. I'm now wondering if this was all a load of rubbish!!!

emma Glad to hear u've settled and enjoying the job! but now to the more important stuff....are you going to be watching the jungle and i'm a celeb get me out of here!!!xx

Kelly lol welcome back to the real world with a job gem - althought think id rather swap my job for a job in a bar working in sunny Oz at the moment. missing u, I text u a while ago on ur international number did you get it - was it the right number. love you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx