I can only confirm the sentiments in Lucy's messages! What a plonker!

Please don't go out without holding on to Kate's hand!

Much love XXX

On a lighter note, I really enjoyed the massive blog and it kind of felt like you were having a conversation with me sitting right here. Wish we knew what the official said to the Bus Idiot. But then you are an idiot getting your gerzillion dollar note out in front of someone who it probably takes a week to earn that kind of money. Glad you are enjoying it and its really lovely to hear from you. Loads of love, the McGroub. x

Oh dear lord. Nicholas you are such a complete spaz. What are you doing walking for 3 hours totally unprepared. You are such a willy. Let the cut on your ankle and arm be a lesson and a stark reminder to you that you are such a complete spaz. BE CAREFUL!

are you doing anything other than taking pictures??

glad its been raining, makes me a little less jealous, but not much. thinking of a holiday at the start of july but may have to stop short of south america in sake of the sun. flavelas looked interesting, look forward to seeing more pics soon.

x

ps arth sends his love. he's looking forward to the havianas he said your bringing back for him.

Hi, you 2are becoming a morning habit! Eating my porridge again. you might have to keep on blogging when you're back in UK or I might get lonely!

Lots of love

Mum XXX

Hi hughes´nick and kate here on a shared comp with 5 minutes to go on the card! see lu, we can be boring too! nice to hear from you all, sorry about the toenail! and dont worry about the lawns, least i could do (seriously!). terrible weather today, very annoying as last day in rio. visited cristo redentor and couldnt see the view, or even his head in the clouds! saved a massive moth though, that was fun! off to ilha grande tomorrow for another rain-soaked few days, then if weather improves we might even head back to rio for a night to do cristo and sugar loaf again, unlikely though. loads of love, thanks again for the messages, keep em comin! xxx

many thanks for the lovely card. dad is taking me out for surprise meal 2 night. Also had 30 roses! very nice.

have given your blog address to paula Messina

Lots of love Mum XXX

Kate,keep up the good blogging. I'm loving the daily messages. Maybe Nick and you could take it in turns to write...I want to hear Nick's take on the mugging probability! Alba and Buffy were all over us last night (instead of the usual, when they want food) which was nice. Its nice to be missed! By your cat!...and I'm slowly getting into 24. Why are my messages so f*cking boring!!? Sorry guys. Lovsha. Adios. xxx besos! xxx

tell Nick thanks for mowing lawn and for the toenail he left on my flannel!

love x

Hi you two!

Back home v late last night. Typing whilst eating porridge. Off to work in a mo. Have a good day.

Lots of love X

Hello Everybody Peeps, Mum told me you got there safely. Keep up the good work! We have another 3 hours skiing tomoz before going back home. Everyone went out last night (expect for moi) to celebrate Tom's 18th. I'm on antibiotics due to having sinus issues. Back to work Monday - looking forward to seeing Alba tomorrow. This message seems trivial but you told us to tell you what we were up to. I can't live up to your adventures anyway. Nick - look after my bag! The picture of you two at the airport is cute - Kate you look excited, you cutie! Missing you loads. See you in a few (months!)...x