Wow, some great photos of the mountains. I`ve read about them, and they don`t disappoint. The ones of Sydney are brilliant too, especially the Bridge, and the night shots. Its good to read that the accomodation is a bit better now! There`s one or two of you together that are really nice.

Charlie was using my climbing rope down the stairs the other day, and he managed to catch a fish, a hat, and a dummy/diddy. he was rolling in laughter every time he `caught` something new. (Mike was tying things on the end). they both stayed the other night. 12 hours of straight sleep for both. Joy!

Keep up the postings, have a great time.

mum and dad

Hi to you both

Great pics - so familiar to Simon and I.....it is freaky really to think we were only at some of these places a couple of months ago, Bells Beach, MCG, Pylon Tower Look Out, and ofcourse our fave beach Bronte! Did you see the tramp who lives on the Bondi to Bronte walk? He lives out on those cliffs.

Anyway the crazy and funky birds you keep taking photo's of are called Ibis.

Have fun!

Carol & Simon

Hi Ali Al and Lorna

Got this from carl via jo. Had a read as I am sooo nosey and jealous. Didnt even know you were off adventuring !! FAB !! But I have been off work for ever. you are obviously having a much better time than us over here in drizzle land.

Karen Brady and David have something going on and nmeither looked happy at the match saturday But you never know if thats cus there watching the blues or they are suspected fraudsters!!

have a fab one

Love jane xx

hey guys! the photos look amazin and u both look as though u are havin an amazin time.im extremely jealous but the weather has been nice and sunny in bournemouth but i have come home and its cold.

Cant believe u have stumbled along a movie premiere, bet al was eating his words after that!!!!

Really missing you both. But i know you are having fun, whilst im studying away in lovely sunny bournemouth.

Love you both xxxxx

Hi Lorna,

How are you? Long time no speak/see. Just been on your facebook and noticed you are off travelling. How long are you away for? Looks like your having a good time. Would be great to catch up with you when your back.

Love Claire. x

Hey!

Glad to see & hear you are both having such a great time. Two weeks gone already - its scary!

We have something in common - I stayed in Kings Cross as well - DODGY! I agree Sydney wasn't that special - (Darling Harbour was nice) and the Harbour Bridge and Opera House are breathtaking. However I couldn't stand Bondi - why anyone wants to go on a beach with 90mph winds I'll never know.

What's with all the culture..? I'm amazed I'm seeing Parliament Buildings and history - anyone would think you were an adult..! I have to keep checking that I'm on the right blog page - however the surfer pose reassured me..!

Brady & Sullivan were arrested in London but bailed within 24 hours! They are trying to say its nothing to do with the Blues being raided last month but it looks suspicious - all to do with "financial irregularities" - wouldn't it be awful if the Blues were docked points as a result..?

Please remember - even if you are on the other side of the world you should be more scared of me than a bunch of unwashed, tree hugging, flip flop wearing hippies - so stuff 'em - MORE BLOGS!

Let me know if there is any more goss you need - take care of each other..!

God Bless

Your mate Carl

Hi. I sent your blog details to the family, and I know some have had a look. Looking forward to seeing the mountain scenery, so plenty of photos please. Nothing outstanding to report from this end at the moment other than everyone is well. Charlie and Georgie continue to keep us entertained and on our toes.Georgie had a new pushchair today and has already had her moneys worth. Charlie is going to be a frisbee champion, he certainly has mastered the throwing action. Nan is Ok and asks about you both. Love you loads. Take carexxx

Hey All,

We have tried to message individually off this site but it won't let us as we are using internet cafe's.

Hopefully our blog is keeping you up to date with what we are up to. We didn't have much access to the internet in the first week so were doing our best to catch up.

It's great to hear all the stories from back home, so keep them coming. We hope you are all ok and are looking after yourselves in the snow and rain.

Helen and Chris - Were staying in Sydney for another 4 nights, not 100% sure where were going next. How is the new car driving dad? How are you both?

Hannah - I'm glad that your feeling better. Your doing the drinking for both of us too by the sounds of it, ha. The sheep's head was gross, there was all sorts there, cows tongue too.

Diane and David - The GOR was amazing, you both would've loved it. Were off to the Blue Mountains in the next couple of days, those pictures should be as breath taking. Say hi to Nan, hope shes well.

Dani and Mike - Great to hear about Georgie, those times when i read the potty book to her must've paid off. Sounds like me and Charlie have something in common, cause Power Rangers rock.

Sarah - Well were here safe as you know. Were now in Sydney and having an amazing time, it's not as nice as Melbourne though. What have you been up to? Your job still going ok?

Katie - Were having a great time and viewing lots. How are you? Work ok? Can you get Lou to message please as i haven't got her email address. Is she ok?

Kay - Sorry you couldn't make it. Hope you are feeling better and have recovered from pneumonia. How was Phils party?

Carl - Glad the pyscho situation is better. I want to hear more about Karen Brady. Think we've already covered the blog point.

Well i hope this message covers all your questions for now. We look forward to hearing from you.

Lots of Love

Lorna and Al xx

Hey you two,we have looked through all your piccies,it all looks great!! Make sure you enjoy yourselves whilst we are putting up with full-on snow and torrential rain!! We were building snowmen in the garden on sun morn-odd!!! Charl and George weren't impressed by snowball fights-they just cried (wimps). Georgie now using the toilet and potty 24/7-it's so cute. Charl not interested,but has a new fascination for Power Rangers!! Take care.xx

Hey You!

Hope you are both having a fabby time! You seem to have had some "interesting" weather!? Loved the hostel photo's (yuk) - i would have died!!!

The night you left Sid the psycho played me up but touch wood all has been quiet since then - it cant last!

You probably know the baggies lost to Pompey but on the plus side we went top of the league on Tuesday! You'll be pleased to know Karen Brady & David Sullivan have been arrested! And even better I've got tickets for Wimbly (clash with the Union conference but hey ho)!

On the work front Tony Dubberley has been appointed head of branches at the Cheshire - so i'm told! I'll keep any further comments / opinions to myself on a public message board!#

Anyway - we need more blog - its distinctly sparse at the mo' - you are s'posed to still be in the enthusiastic stage! (Although typing on this site seems to take like forever)!

Get some sleep buddy - you look tired!

All the best

Your mate Carl...

hey guys!the pictures look amazin and u both look as though you are enjoying yourselves.thought i would update you both on the life of the rash girl.i was admitted to hospital last monday for observation nothin to worry about i am now fine, they stil dnt no exactly what was wrong but im all good, and back to drinkin.and i am drinkin sambuca for u al! bournemouth life is good and im stil on my easter break so working hard and also drinkin alot too but that is good and well deserved. emily and i are sat with pizza and lambrini like true students!!!!

love the picture of the chicken.lorna u said u wanted free range chickens and they were just what u had wanted.but that sheeps head looked absolutely disgusting. miss u guys loads and it feels strange that i cant just pick up the fone and speak to either of u.have fun and cannot wait for u both to get bk so i can see u.love u both.keep enjoying ur travels. emily and aimie both say hello.xxxxxxxx

Hi to you both, I can see your aving fun DOWN THERE!! It was lovely to speak to u and here your voice on sat, also to recieve your photo txt this morn. I was showing my collegues at work as they are asking every day where u r nd wat uve been doing. Dad has had a long day today and i'm waiting for him to come home, so I thought i'd take a look at wat u've both been up to. It looks fantastic, and u seem to b aving a great time. Can u believe it, you've been gone 9 days now. u've have seen so much already. Where is your nxt stop afta Sydney? I have also passed you address onto Charl so u might get a msg from her. Keep safe luv always Mum xx Dad sends luv to even thou he's not here, Jade is sat at my feet nd sends a sloopy one xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx