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

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

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

hiiiii! sounds like a very entertaining day...well at least i was entertained from reading the blog! ems i cant believe you ater an alpaca...i used to have a cuddly toy rabbit when i was younger called alpaca...im truly traumatised!what did it taste like? am in london for the weekend wooo i have company other then myself! v impressed gail has figured this out as well!! going shopping for travelling this weekend and having injections :( cant wait to hear more! love you both will call u laterr xxxxxx

Hi girls, just wanted to drop you a quick HELLO ! The blogs are fantastic (so much better than the boys were!!!). Laura, your comment about heading into the waters in front of a group of Americans (you know which one I mean) made me laugh out loud in the office. I had to make an excuse to Jason as to what I was laughing at !!!! Sounds like you're having a blast and Em, glad you're finding your animal-loving side, although you're supposed to love and pet them, not eat them (hahahaha). Anyway, keep the blogs coming - can't wait to hear all about the Inca Trail. Lots of Love Hay xx

PS Hello to you too Robert (and to Susan, Gail and Charles....)

didnt finish last message nick sent it off before i finished writing.

i feel like i am living the experience with both of you. the hostels sound quite good, vaulted ceiling,hammocks........

At home preparation for Nicks tour has gone ahead.Tracking James's lost rucksack seems to be taking up a good part of the day.

girls i look forward to your next blog .keep up the good work.be safe and enjoy.love to you both. mum(gail) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

hi emma and laura..I have finally worked out how to access your blog...and how to send a message back.

Sounds like you are having an amazing time. i really enjoyed learning about your daily activities.

firstly worried at the closing sentance of your blog...a strong desire to remove your clothes in south america...please dont get carried away! excited about your future travels to the springs and the trail, will be a nice break away from the hundreds of churches youve been visiting! news here is minimal.. been watching the tennis, murray is playing nadal tdy in the quarter finals...little hope there! going home this weekend wooooo cant wait to hear ur voices! love you both uberrrr amounts miss youuuu xxxx p.s. hi robert sending you my love also xxxxxxxx 3-1= 2...you 2 without me!!! thats not even a sum on here but i feel i should challenge my maths with some subtraction seeing as im exercising my addition skills on a daily basis now! love you both xxxxx

Hello my darlings! Not much to report from here today. but still felt the need to respond to your v informative blog. Was really panicking (that spelling doesn't look good) when I couldn't get the blog to work earlier, till I went on STA Travel's general blog site, to be told they were doing routine maintenance (whatever that means). Cos I must say - in case I haven't already - that these blogs are becoming my lifeline, and make me feel you're that so far away. In your absence, Lau, I'm afraid Ben has become Katy and Millie's favourite! Looking forward to hearing about Canyon and Inca Trail. Hope it gets a bit warmer for you. Try to get some sleep and some decent food! xxx

hi girlies.. this blog thing is amazing! so pleased to hear your both having such a fab time, sounds v fun indeedy... psychology and drama students absolutely not we have 2 future Michael Palin's on our hands me thinks haha! your posts are so detailed they're v funny. em i added skype finally wooo.. it excited me muchos..i 'skped' shelly when i got it n just queeled with excitement at how cool it is (u can imagine)!so skype meee! be safe.enjoy.love love love xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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I've just learnt how to answer your blogs! Sorry to hear you're feeling a bit tired - everything will look and feel much rosier when you catch up on your sleep. Love to Em - and hello to Shel and Hayley! Dad xxx

Firstly....i love you susan! im good thank you, getting bored of being in birmingham but sticking it out like a trooper!how are you? working hard? hear you've been doing the uni rounds with ben! i woudnt worry about feeling vulnerabe its only us two keenos that keep leaving messages..and i wont judge, purely because mine are filled with typos, grammatical errors and just plain gibberish rly! your messages do make me laugh though...in a good way thats why i love you!!! o and since lulu is reading hiiiiiii as well! anyway back to the girlies...cant believe laura ate beef out...rly exceeding my expectations with your adventurous nature... next thing youll be writing about a deep sea dive or something of the sort! dont do it!!!!! cant believe your going in such a small plane, almost like a private jet without the champagne flutes, elaborate entertainment system and air con id imagine though! its a hard life! everything your doing sounds incredible though, sounds like you really picked a good tour and they are sharing their extensive knowledge with you....do you take notes on the coach btw for this blog? funny some of the stuff you write!!! i bet the 8 shots of wine were to prepare you for the rest of the days near death adventures... well planned! anywaay as per usual im rambling on! put some pictures up already i want to seeeeeee! love you both xxxxx sniff sniff (i have a cold now!! :()