lissie's dad Hiya girls Your blogs are like the busses, not one for a while then 2 in 1 day. Liam was down this week so I took him out last night to watch the footie and he asked how you were getting on (I think he has been following your travels and planning his own in years to come). Anyway keep well and we will speak to you soon All my love as always Dad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

lissie's dad Hiya girls Just been reading your last couple of blogs. Only 4 penguins, thats nothing I saw 6 yesterday myself -- trouble was they were in a packet in Asda's (LOL) !!!! Anyway sounds as if the scenery is pretty amazing where you are now -- just been "googling" Ushuaia, Glacier Martial, Patagonia & El Calafate -- looks great but still finding it hard to comprehend the distances you are travelling between the various places you are going to. You are probably in El Calafate by the time you get to read this, so hope you had a good journey, and lay off the booze a bit cos by the sound of it you will need XL double seats each on the plane to get back (LOL) !!!! Take care of yoursleves and speak to you again soon All my love as always Dad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

lissies mum Hey girls, So glad to hear from you again I was beginning to wonder whether you were both ok. You seem to be finding even more amazing sights on the trip, something to tell the grandchildren. I can't imagine how beautiful it all is - the nearest thing to a waterfall here is the water ride at Chessington!!! Keep safe I hear Lissie you have an iron stomach after booze but be careful - the sun and booze are not good company for each other. Take care and all my love to you both, love you girlie Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

lissies dad Hiya girls Sounds like you had an eventful trip to get to Argentina, but at least it was worthwhile. Chocky sandwiches -- sounds like something even I would be able to make. The waterfall sounds fantastic and cant wait to see the video (see what you are really getting up to). Be careful of all the drink though (seriously). Anyway keep on having a great time and be careful. All my love as always Dad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

nannie & grandma Hi Lis -- nannie here-- hope you are enjoying your holiday and how you getting on with your Irish man. Love from Nannie xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Hi Elisabeth -- Grandma here -- thanks for your lovely card, have been looking at all your photos. Seems as if you are having a good time, but dont drink too much !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love from Grandma & Grandad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Lissie's Dad Hi girls What a hard life you are leading !!!! Enjoy reading your blogs and it was great speaking to you the other night love. Nicks off to Mexico on Sunday, so nearly half the Cork clan will be in South America -- unfortunately the rest of us will still be in sunny dartford (weathers actually quite nice at the moment). Anyway we are the Sykpe now, so if you get to read this before Sunday perhaps you could send us an e-mail and arrange to call by Skype then, cos nanny & grandma will be round sunday as its mothers day. Anyway hope the journey this week is not too arduous and you continue to have a great time. As always look after yourselves Love Dad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Lissie's mum Hey girls, It was lovely to hear from you lissie it sounded so close too!!! I'm really pleased that you have both settled so well into the nomadic existence - a pain to be carrying all your wordly goods on your back! Uncle Seamus and Wendy are keeping up with the bloggs and spent one evening jealously oggling your photos. Everyone sends their love, the boys are keeping you busy with their e mails. Lissie how's it going without the hair straightners? Rather you than me! Fr Z was asking how's it going, he's hoping you get to Peru to see Fr Alex. Still no student loan sorted but we are on the case!! Lots and lots of love - still missing u xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Lexy's mum Hi girlies - great to hear from you last night, and such a long conversation too - glad you could spare the time, seeing as you seem to be partying 24/7! Just read that back, and it's not meant to be as sarcastic as it sounds! You seem to be making loads of friends along the way too - just keep the boys in tow and you'll have baggage handlers from here to Peru! Take care and watch out for each other! Love you and miss you (the bathrooms haven't been cleaned for 4 weeks!) Mum xxx

Lissies Dad Hi Love-- just been looking at the photos. Looks fantastic and great to see the places you are going to. 18 hours on the bus eh, bet that was fun. How come nearly every photo has a bottle of beer in it somewhere and a couple of blokes. Only kidding, nice to see you and Alex are making new friends as you go along. Anyway it was lovely to speak to you yesterday and as I said it doesnt seem possible that its 4 weeks you have been away already. Enjoy Fiorianopolis and I expect next time we hear from you, you will be in Argentina. Anyways keep well, be careful and carry on having a lovely time. Love as always Dad xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Lissie's Dad Hi love (and Alex of course) lovely to read about your latest exploits. I had a look at Ilha Grande on google and it looked fantastic (especially the beaches). I've just had a quick look at Paraty as well and it looks as if there is loads to see and do there as well. You be careful with the sun love, you will get a tan dont you worry -- no need to rush it and make yourself ill (thats me just moaning again). Sorry to hear you lost your luggage boys as well, it must be quite tiring having to lug the rucksucks about in all the heat.Thats one thing were not suffering from over here -- its bloody freezing !!! Anyway glad to hear you are both ok, look after yourselves and love to you as always. Dad xxxxxxxx

Lexy's dad hello darlin and liz sorry i dont write very often but i have been really busy playing golf teehee.j for jokes.took gg to greek taverna for her bday we had anice time but at times like that she misses you most having to put up with my annoying ways you know what i mean dont you.i am taking them to amadeus tonight. anyway it all sounds good for you two at the moment so i shall stop rambling and leave you with your nans words, good night godbless.lots of love and stuff dad.ps gave g her first driving lesson and we are still talking

Lissie's Mum Hiya girls You two are turning into serious party animals, make sure you get to see some daylight!!!! Carnival time sounds brill Adam and Nick are so jealous that their little sis has actually gone and followed her dreams. Glad that you have your own possee sorted - brilliant to be in a gang you said we would be pleased (and we are). Glad to know that you are safe in the hostel take care and be good Love you loads, Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Lissie's Dad Hi girls, hope your having fun. Thought I would just let you know Lissie that we are trying to sort out your funding application (got until the end of April so should be ok). See your blogs have slowed up a bit, so you must be having just a bit too much fun at the carnival. Anyway as always just be careful and have a great time. All my love Dad xxxxxxxxx

Lexy's mum Hi girls - nothing up for the last few days, and you've vertainly got a story to tell! Hope all is well and you're enjoying Carnival - has it made a big difference not going to the sambadrome? Guess there are plenty of street parties still going on. Hope you can post up some more photos soon. Take care. Love mum x

Lexy's mum Hi girls - the photos are fantastic - so jealous - suppose we could take that mountain trip in Fuerte again and post some pics of those sheer mountain drops from the roadsie - needless to say I won't be driving, taking the pics, or even on the journey! Can't believe you've been gone for over a week now - the five months will just fly by, so make sure you make the most of it - but TAKE CARE in those bars. Especially when cheese is about! The words you need are "sem queijo" - write it down if you can't say it! Keep on partying ... Lots of love and hugs Mum xxxxx