gail mum hi all its great to hear from you.we have missed your blogs. the falls sound amazing.!!!! looking forward to seeing you next week,it seems such a long time that you have been away. continue to enjoy. all my love mum gail xxxxxxxx i

Hayley The falls sound amazing - can't wait to see the photos, especially those rain hats. However, there's one thing I don't get. Removing your shoes to stop them soaking through as they are difficult to dry I understand .......but why the Bras???? Please explain. Lots of love Hay xx

Hayley hi guys I keep checking on the site - but no new blogs I'm impatient for news. Hope all is well. Sending you lots of love. Hay xx

susan (mum) hello my darling - and the other four darlings! seems like ages since we've had a good chat, as we've had trouble getting signal with the two (very expensive) phones dad's bought here. The first was three-band then we went to one of those stalls in the mall manned by a very scary and tough israeli who said we needed four-band, and we didn't dare argue! anyway not much better now, so resorting to communicating this way. Can't describe how much i miss you, but at least tomorrow i can console myself with the thought that you're coming home this month. please send new blog! hope things are working out well in argentina and hope you get phone soon. xxxxxxxxxx

char em was it colder than when we were crying on the side of a mountain cos we couldnt feel our fingers!!?? ouch!! xx

susan (mum) Oops! Sorry last message was so long! x

susan (mum) SOOOO pleased to read your latest blog - I've been practically wearing out the buttons on my computer keyboard checking to see if there was any news from you. It seems like we haven't had a blog update for ages, and now the one for 16th July just came through, but it's the 22nd today!The only thing I previously knew about Bolivia was that Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid planned to go there at the end of the film, but instead got shot by hundreds of guards! So I never really found out what it was like. I must say that from your description it isn't high on my must-see list. Hope Potosi and Sucre (Michael's friend from Prison Break?) are more interesting. Can't believe that this Thursday will still only be half-way through your trip, although I think after the 'ups and downs' of your GAP Adventures experience, you'll relish being your own tour guides and maybe taking things a bit easier during the next month. Dad and I are off to Miami early on Thursday morning, but as we'll be on the same time zone as you hopefully it'll be easier to speak. Love you so much and as always...take care and enjoy xxxxxxx

shelly lolur blog just had me i fits of laughter mainly because i can visualise so well how lau would have been! hiking on tour was never one of her fondest memories either!!! calling you guys later hopefully it wont take me an hours attempt to get through and when i do u will be free! love you both xxxx

ben (brother) Just read your blog for the Inca Trail, cba to read all the blogs so far as they are sooo long but the one i did read seems very entertaining. How typical that Laura held the group up. Not the most active of people! Sounds like a grat experience though and the photos on facebook look good. Take care and enjoy the rest of it. Ben x

Hayley Just saw your status on Facebook that you survived the Inca Trail - waiting in impatient anticipation for the blog. By the way Em, Im hoping that in all of your bargain hunting, you may have found a good fridge magnet (hint hint....) love to you both. Hay xx

shellllllyyyy missing you guys and ur blogs lots! hope ur having fun and managed to find enough layers to keep u warm! love u both...get writing and i kno iv been nagging for photos but since susan is also nagging i feel that i am able to again! PUT YOUR PHOTOS UP PLEAAAASE! xxxxxx

susan(mum) PLEASE put some photos on your blog - we've forgotten what you look like!! xxxxx

susan(mum) Hi Guys, Just returned from France last night. Lots to catch up on as we'd missed two blogs! So now as there won't be any news from you till Thursday thought I'd bring you up to date on our activities: had a lovely few days in France with Ben and Josh. The weather was fantastic - they did lots of water sports and we all enjoyed lazing in the sun (sorry!) and eating far too much. Josie went to stay at a new place which Judy had recommended (cos Millie goes there for what Judy calls 'play group'!) and she had the best time - it's a farm with lots of dogs and horses. They only take in two dogs at a time to stay, each in their own bedroom with TV and sofa! So now we're back to the rain and grey skies of England - whoopee. By the way, Lau, the photo for Father's Day arrived and Dad absolutley loved it! Thinking about you all the time and hoping you're enjoying the Trail - bet you'll be fit by the end of it. Eager to receive the next blog. Love you and take care xxxxx

shellllllyyyy firstly still upset i didnt get to speak to u guys and now im back in brum but will have to try again next weekend when you are back in the realms of normality/back from the jungle! goood luck guys with the trail willbe thinking of u hope it all goes well and look forward to hearing about it and seeing lots of pictures! be safe and dont worry laura does sleep talk but it could work in your favour scaring off any animals that may have otherwise wished to have joined u! love you both sending you lots of cuddles and kisses xxxxx

charles(dad) having at long last worked out how to post a message I am ready to enter the 21st centuary.I'm very pleased to hear that you are learning to barter,find the cheapest goods and purchase currency at the best rates.I was also interested to discover that Llama is kosher so I'm going to ask Mum to order a few choice pieces from Iver Silverman for Friday night dinner.Sounds like you are having such a fantastic time that Robert and Sue and Mum and I have decided to join you so we are just booking flights out there at the moment.Keep on posting those great blogs.love Dad