Good to see all well, I bet you are ready to see family here but not to leave Australia!been on our annual trip to Edinburgh, one day we walked 15miles to the coast at Musselborough and back.There was a strong wind, so we arrived quickly, but a lot slower coming back.We really had no intention of going so far, the following day I could hardly walk, Michael found it all very funny, love A and M xxxx

So lovely hearing all your up too ,here in the freezing cold!!!!!

It was so wonderful to have you here, a dream come true.
We will miss you, but we won't be sad, will keep in touch lots and hopefully come and visit you!

Your niece,

Michelle
xxx

Your retirement trip has shown that you have been in the wrong job for the past years. You should have been a travel writer. Our breakfast time won't be the same from now on. Reading your Blog has made us feel a little warmer and given us a brilliant picture of Perth and the surrounding area.

STILL SOME SNOW SHOWERS ABOUT THE EAST WINDS HAVE BEEN DUE TO A DEPRESSION THAT IS FURTHEST SOUTH THAN IT HAS BEEN FOR MANY A YEAR! IT WILL BE NICE TO TALK TO YOU SOON AND I EXPECT YOU HAVE A LOT TO TELL US! GOOD JOURNEY HOME

Just caught up with your travels which I love reading. See there has been snow in Essex you have timed this trip to perfection! When you get back it will be allotment time. We have bought new roses and have some new plans for the garden. See you soon

Hi Mick and June, still enjoying the sunshine-----------!!As you know , still chilly here.However we have just enjoyed three nights in Edinburgh, and today we were asked if we had been abroad because we looked tanned...wind burn!You will not want to come back, apart from family of course. Hope to see you when you get back and have catchup time love Ann and Michael

great to see some of your trip(& your sunshine)

It bit warmer today 5 degrees! kids back at school. Sarah been poorly in bed for more than a week proper flu. Been searching for a holiday today but can't find any that compare! Learnt David's wife Lala is pregnant so the IVF has worked this time baby in June. Keep enjoying I love to read what you are doing

Have been catching up with your latest blogs and photos, sounds and looks wonderful. We got back from our week away to Raz Al Khaimah, which is an Emirate state north of Dubai, yesterday. It was great to have a week in hot sunshine, we didn't do much except eat and swim, could not drink too much as it is £6 for a can of ale! Fortunately we were returners to the hotel and received a complimentary bottle of wine, which we strung out as two nights pre dinner drinks!

Coffee one day, wine the next. I know which is my favourite.
Don't get a taste for the best red wine. Remember when you get home you can only have the 'house red' or a 'carafe'!!! I have heard of some of the wines you mentioned.

Please call re tonight.