Hi Marina and John

Seems like you are having a great time. It is snowing in Beverley it took me one and half hours from my house to town normally takes me 5 minutes it is crazy. Flying to Portugal next Tuesday (22/12) hope the airport will be up and running we flying from Gatwick. We would like to wish both of you a lovely Xmas and all the best for 2010.

All our love Luiza and family xxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Guys

Well while you are coping with the African heat it has been snowing a blizzard here! Looks like we could even have a white Christmas. Regan got the day off school today to play in the snow but some of us still had to struggle through it to get to work!! Pics are awesome. Think of us in the cold!! Brrrr!! Love the Lobo's xxx

Hello Marina and John

Looks like you guys are having a blast all it well in Addis Ababa I will be going to Dubai for Xmas and return on Monday 28th Dec. I will see you on 29th of Dec or later if your dates have changed my cell is on while in Dubai if you need anything please call.

safe travel and enjoy Xmas

regards

Graham Nundy

Hello John and Marina,

I have just returned from a wet walk on the Wild Coast. Beautiful but more rain than we needed. What a wonderful time I have just had catching up with the two of you. Bundu bashing and roughing it seems to have taken on another dimension in your road travels. I hope that the next half of your journey goes well, peacefully and sees you both continuing in good health. Keeping away from the tsetses and other flying, stinging and creeping things is obviously a real challenge. Love Di

Hi guys. Just a quick one to say hi and we are all thinking of you.

Looks like Nile cruise will be a reality for us!!! We are busy working on it. Yay!!!! Can't wait. Just need some more information which I will try and get from Dani.

Valentina still staying with us and growing beautifully. The naartjie outfits look gorgeous. She is tooooo cute!!!

Take care and travel safe.

Sim and Danny

Hi there - as usual I am doing the mad rush around the shops. You guys on the other hand seem to be nice & relaxed and WOW the sights you are seeing. Glad that school is over for the year. Off to Ballito on Friday.

Miss you guys

Hey Ho Family - long time no see. It seems like you left months ago.

We're missing those weekly dinners and get togethers lately - now I have to cook???

Still waiting for work to quieten down - hoping next week will have time to get that xmas spirit and do some shopping.

Take Care....J.

Hoping that this message gets on to your board, our previous two did not seem to make it!! We have enjoyed your trip, looked at brilliant photo's and marvelled at seeing who is following your journey. Will send a longer mail soon. Much love , Penny and Keith.

Hi John and Marina

Your Blog is great, can't wait to read the updates. Pictures are awesome WOW, you have had some amazing experiences so far. Wishing we were there.

Love Claire and Ryan

Dear John and Marina: I am loving your trip and I am reliving your experiences. Truly unique Mana your diary - maybe a book in store? It would be a big hit here in the USA. A year ago today I was on a plane on my way to S.A. thereafter to our wonderful trip to Botswana, which I thought was awesome. What you are living now is truly fantastic. Miss you and safe trip. God bless. Much love to both of you, your sister Luisa

Hello Marina & John

I must say that you two have guts... I think that it is a wonderful adventure, but I personally would never put my neck on the line like this.... guess I have always been a "menina da cidade" (like Babbie says). I am loving to see your trip through this "window" and let me know when you arrive in Portugal... beijinos from all :-)

Hi guys. Great to see you both strong and enjoying your trip of a life time. Brings back a lot of memories ito names and places - recall things I learnt in history and geography many moons ago at Athlone Boys........long ago. Winter is starting to set in here. Must say mildest conditions we have experienced since arriving in the UK 10 years ago!! Look forward to more stories from our interprid explorers. Enjoy and take care. Beijinhos