jaime harper Bro! Good to speak to you the other day. You know how rubbish I am, so sorry I haven't e-mailed you sooner. Cheers for your cyclo-cross bike, I shall attempt to do it justice next weekend. Off to the three peaks at the end of the month. Trying to get fit...!! I may need to work on you for the spinergies for the very flat and smooth and none damaging to expensive wheels 'National Trophy' race. Anyways off now! I'll catch up soon. P.s - If Pete and Pat see this, How are you both? I will be in touch soon to hear what you have been upto? Mange Tout, Mange Tout Rodney!!!

Ali and Mick Rushton Hi, Jono! Have you perfected the "feesh and chup" kiwi accent yet? Your folks tipped us off about your travels, so we're gradually catching up with your itchy feet locations (pardon the pun!) We've just got back from Aviemore, so need to catch up on your travels to date. When you go to South Island - must dos. Doubtful Sound trip from Teanu. Hamner Springs, Franz Josef and Fox Glacier (there is a great ambient cafe - forget the name) on the main road passing below them. Ah yes Cafe Naeve - I think. Marlborough Sounds Sea Kayaking if right time of year, and if you can hire bikes and the weather is ok do the Queen Charlotte Track from there. We didn't have time, but we kick ourselves because everyone we know who's been, have done it and rave about it!!!! Have a great time, and we'll keeping visiting your site. Bye for now Ali, Mick, Tom and Jake Rushton

Scottie Alldrick Hi Jon, it appears whilst yiour at work these NHS slackers have time to e-mail ...? they keep reporofiling the patients straight to our private practice doors!!! only kidding abi and cassandra. hope all is well, thanks for message on facebook - cant believe you only allowe me to see your limited profile...... keep up the girl chasing. scottie

Abi Hi Jonathon, Pleased to hear you have met a nice young lady. Ill send you a pic of my Charlie Bunny soon. he says hi and he's looking forward to more bunny treats when you get home. (all inocent). luv Abi,Lee and Charlie.xx

cassandra hi Jon looks like you are having a brilliant adventure. Photos great although some of the bunny references are quite worrying. keep safe, may see you later in the year when we get to Aus.

Jono Thanks for the messages. Just to clear a few things up. 1) Sublime toilet roll is the best when you have the squits. 2) Yes, money is running out fast - maybe home sooner than i thought!, and 3) My new lady friend is Daniela from Switzerland and she is on her way out to New Zealand as we speak to go exploring together. Renie...just a friend. Keep the messages coming in, nice to know you are all still keep an eye on me. Jonathan.

MIke Kelly hi Jon who's Renie?? i warned you about those lady boys! speak to you soon, Sue bennett keeps asking about you, i think she wants to go around the world herself, dont we all. anyway have a good time. Mike kelly

Joe Moore Jono, Looks like your having fun, i hear you have made a new lady friend, Renie??? Hope you not too close, you wont have much money left. you know what women are like. Enjoy the rest of your trip Joe

Sue Bennett Hi Jon Just been looking at all your pitures and reading all you diary entries. Looks like you have made lots of friend and are having a super time. Keep the entries up to date, look after yourself. Sue

Pete Hemmings G'Day mate really enjoying your pics and stories we may have moved by the time you get down under, but not too far. all the best mate keep on treking Pete and Pat

Adam and Jules Hi Jon, Looks like your having a fab time . Jules and i moved into our house about a month ago and all is well at the moment. Keep enjoying yourself and take care. Adam and Jules

shirley and anto hi jono looks like your having a great time, the pictures are great keep snapping. anto wants to know do you use andrex or izal loo paper when you got the squits. look after yourself and enjoy, dont forget when you find your way to brisbaine call in on jono and karen. lots of love aunty and uncle xx

scottie hi mate - still looks like your having a good time. just got back from a camping filled week in newquay...... had great tme. leave a blog or two with the photos too. sctt

mum and dad hello jonathan,we hope you are enjoying your travels on the other side of the world and hope you are safe and well,everyone is asking about you and looking forwards to reading about your latest ventures.catch up with you soon, lots of love ma & pa