Hey you two intrepid travellers. Just love your blog... yet again. This one had me laughing out loud - you are both such a breath of fresh air. Just keep clear of those crocs.. and the dodgy characters you are likely to come across on your travels up north...there's lots of inbreeding up that western coast !!! Hope you get to swim with loads of dolphins en route. I remember the wild flowers and fantastic stars - hope you get to name a few... and get your camera posed for those shooting stars Jo. Your beast looks as if it just the ticket - good job Greg has a mechanical mind. Keep safe and enjoy. Lots of love, Mum xx

Hi guys, sounds like you had a dreadful time with the beast. I hope that things have improved. However I must state that your tans are very enviable as I sit in a very wet Preston.

Keep smiling and enjoying yourselves as I am sure you are doing in spite of the beast.

Love and best wishes

Jen xx

Zesh and Jo,

Hey guys i'm here bored at work looking through your pictures. Soooooo jealous. I wish i could've been at some those places with you. it looks amazing. The australia pics bring me back. We should do that yacht trip again. One of the best times i ever had. Anyway hope to see you guys in the future. enjoy the rest of your trip. Are you guys going to zinda's wedding?

Pete

Hey guys,

It was great to have you both staying in our wee flat and showing you round our city...hope you had fun!

You made it to Hobart and got a tent ok?

The day you guys left remember Ross was playing in that 2 day poker tournament....guess what...he finished 2nd!!! $44,000!!! Seriously!! that is him covered for South America and NZ now!! He called me on Monday morning to say goodbye to you guys and wish you well on your travels, but you had already gone.

Hope you get some decent weather in tassie, it doesn't look to good for Melbourne for the next couple of weeks, but hopefully it is a bit better the other side of the Bass Strait.

Miss you already

Bryan x

Greg -

Your Beast impression at the bar seems to resemble a holloween costume you once had, I don't know, I think that it was a black pirate suit. Looks like you guys are having fun, cheers.

Hey guys, Sounds like you've had a great time down south. It would've been so nice had it worked out for Bryan and I to come along with you for part of it... We are looking forward to seeing you guys soon in Melbourne but in the meantime, have fun in Sydney and be safe. See you next week! Love Lani xxx

Happy New Year guys. I am back at Uni just away to have two boring hours of Constitutional law and sitting there thinking I bet Jo and Greg are having a ball. I am glad that you had a good Christmas and New Year spent with your family. Missing you loads Jo. Take care and keep enjoying yourselves xxx

You've not been gone that long but we miss you both already. That was such a precious time - and Greg - thanks for being so tolerant of the Shearer Clan on mass.... thats a marathon test for anyone and you hung on in there !!!. Great to have you both here over Christmas and New Year - and we are so appreciative that big brother & Co could make it too. Nana & Poppa just loved catching up with you both too.My photos won't be a patch on yours Jo but they are a lovely reminder of such good times had by all. Enjoy the South Island and hope the weather picks up. You two would have fun under any skies. Have a double serving of whitebait & Oysters for me. Cheers & love to you both. Mum xx

Yo dude -

Keep on trying, I have the phone at my hip or you can try April 518-505-3650

Hi Greg and Jo,

Happy New Year 2008! Jo, glad that you got to spend some time with your family over the Holidays. Pictures look great... happy that you made it out of the fall (whitewater rafting..hmmmm). It looked pretty dangerous. It was nice to hear from you Greg during the Holidays and BD. Keep on trucking and have a great time. Be Safe, Be Happy! Love Mom and Dad.

Lady and Gentleman -

Word. Checkin' out some castles today, could use some irish routes. Miss yah, catch you late'.

Greg, Thanks for the message last week, at least i think you left me a message, we were at my cousin's wedding and i had a couple of chardonnays… what of it. Anyway you guys have to meet our new puppy his name is Charlie. Hope you guys have a great rest of you trip.Tim