Hello Gem and Graham, that's not nice, confiscating your food - hope you were able to pick up some more. That cave...beautifull colours. Li River looked v. peaceful. Will be so exciting to get to Vietnam. So I guess you really are on your way back now!!

Take care, Love and hugs momsxxxxx

Hi You two.

Love the ltest instalments.Hong Kong sounds packed and manic.

What a contrast with the Li river. Glad you got across the border ok. We had a box arrive - I guess the guide book could be in there. Will Graham ever look at a latex glove in the same way again?

Looking forward to see about Vietnam.

Stay safe.

l c xx

Hi there, just wanted to say how much I am enjoying all the blogs and photos, great stuff. So pleased you are having such an amazing experience, you really are getting around! Ricky is looking forward to Christmas and we both hope you have a very happy festive time wherever you may be and in whatever form it takes (may feel a bit strange!). Will be thinking of you. Take good care and keep healthy and safe. Lots of love from us both. N&R xxxx

Hey Both

Sounds like Hong Kong is amazing, love the night pictures - looks like NY! Can't believe you actually ran back to the hotel - you must be crazy!

Dan back from Aberdeen tonight, just 1 more week to go and then he is done so will be pleased to have him back!

Anyway take care, speak soon

Axx

Hello you two...have to say you're both looking far too smart in the photos for this travelling lark! Thought you would be taking on a more rugged look by now!! Gosh those skyscrapers...sounds like you had a fun night at the races. Take care. Big hugsXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Showed Dot your journal site. she loved it! sadly she has left for home- is on the plane as i 2-finger type!! Envy her NOT!! (the plane that is) Annie in the middle of end-of-year exams- only 7 more school days to go....yay! James had a good few sessions with the girls ( Dot and a girlfriend Kelly)- had to show them the delights of Newcastle- what a gentleman!!!! Been wet and muggy the last few weeks, so not much in the way of beaching. Look forward to reading your next instalment. Take care. love and a big hug, pippa

Hey you two - I guess since you haven't come back you must still be having too much fun!

Have a great time in HongKong - watch out for yellow ducks hanging in windows. I particularly like the picture of Graham in Nara with the large feathery hat!!

All same as ever here, need I say more!! Went to Rome last weekend, that was great. Arriverderci, Ciao, Amore, Chianti, pasta bottoms!!

Jayne and the gangxxx

Hey Both

Looks like you are still having an amazing time. Very interested to see what you think of Hong Kong on your next voyage!

All well here, Dan flying in from Aberdeen tonight - YAY! Been very strange without him here. Was so funny last night, thought I would have a tidy up at home and then I realised everything was still where I left it and very little tidying was needed! Says a lot me thinks!

Anyway take it easy, enjoy and speak soon!
Anna x

P.S. Loving the Birmingham book - how strange! lol!!

Hello you two, the colours in the photos are fantastic. Those trees! You'll be glad to put your hat and gloves away in Hong Kong and will enjoy some warmth. We bought you a chocolate advent calendar - and ate it! Sounds like your train passes in Japan did the trick. Take good care. Big Hugs...guess you will be staying away from monks for a while. Love MomsXZXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Hey you two, just a quickie to let you know treatment finished woo hoo!!! Gav doing well, hair growing back nicely.

also wanted to thank you publicly for all the support you gave Steve and I. You were there for us at a very bad time and we will always be grateful. you are remarkable, compassionate young people and it is a privilege to know you xx we are off to Spain in january for a month , not as exciting as your trip, but needed - no hospitals , peace and quiet and most important no CODA!!!

keep safe and enjoy the rest of your trip xxxxxx

Those fish looker rather cool, im sure they wouldnt miss a couple. You could have stuck them in a bag and sent them home hey!!

Looks like your having a whale of a time. Its very depressing here with the nights drawing in and getting a bit nippy.

Thank you for the call earlier was nice to hear from you. I was in the fancy dress shop at the time getting my football party costume. This year it is '' Classic WWF Wrestlers''. Im going as the undertaker!!

Speak soon, love Dan x

Hi Guys,

Hope you have not lost the magic pin. That would be so useful to make sure we get the best places to see.

the colours in the photos are terrific. How lovely autumnul do they look. Real special.

So upset they are making you drink beer. Still its a tough job - I'm sure you will ride it out.

look forward to the next instalment...........

l c x