Hiya Louise
I was just thinking it must be getting near the time you are coming home. Let us know when you are free for us to meet one lunchtime to catch up. I hope you will be available to cover me when it's my turn to go away in August!? Enjoy the rest of your time away and take care. xx

Hey Lou!
Very, very envious... can't wait to see you and hear about everything straight from the horse's mouth so to speak... If you're around plan is to have a picnic in Cannizaro (same as last year but less people) on Sunday at 12.30. Hope to see you then! Otherwise see you when Sophie and I get back from Ireland hopefully with stories of our own... xxx Robyn

Shirley and Helen,
Hope all's well. Don't know what my favourite part has been - maybe one per country as diving here was amazing but Tiger Leaping Gorge in China was another of my favourites. The evil boarder man in Cambodia would probably have to be one of the worst parts though. We met an english guy in Bangkok who'd been ripped off by the same guy (although he had to pay $4 while we only ended up paying $2)
Take care,
Louise x

Hi ya Lulu! Thai cookery lessons, wicked! I shall be expecting some tips and receipes when you get back my dear! I'd loev to go to Thailand, you are so lucky!! We had a good time At Jongulers, Helen did an excellent job organising it as always. Unfortunatley I had a bit too much to drink and tried my hand a pole dancing... Oops! News here - Big Brother started last night, theres a Welsh Beauty Queen, Babie Doll Look Alike on a bad day, whom has obviously lied about her age. An American Cowboy whos a Raving Pufta and some p, Vikki Polard, a couple of toffs and an oppinionated older black woman. Most enetertaining is a rock singer whom suffers from Turrets, he's completely nuts and none of the others can work out whats wrong with him, he is acting up on it, rather like Lee Evans on drugs. Anyway, guess I'd best do some work now, keep sending the update is great to keep up with you - perhaps a few piccies?? Take Care, Shrils.x

Hiya mate, the work do at Jongleurs was really good and involved loads of drink and dancing! You really do get about don't you!!! Hope the weather improves for you and I am pleased to hear that you are eating loads. What has been your best part of the trip so far? I imagine the worse bit was getting ripped off by that bloke! When are we going to see more photos? Take care of yourself me dear. xx

Lizzie: Apparantly the bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok is very bad as well so we have more fun to come!! Two of the girls who were with us renamed it 'bus of death' so we've been re-telling our experience using their name! Hope exams go well, loads of luck with your finals and will be sending you good vibes (to maiden castle, elvet or wherever in Durham!)
Louise x

That sounds like quite some journey, glad to hear that you are all still alive!!

Hi Louise - wow you sound as though you are having a fantastic time! Lucky devil - wouldnt you rather be sat behind a desk here - no I thought not! Thought you may like to know that the new series of Lost started last night - two hours worth starting at 10.00 pm but guess what I fell asleep, so annoyed as I missed it and I had been really excited about it starting again. Oh well, sure I catch it on Last Chance Sunday or whatever it is. Take care Sharon xx

Helen, Shirley and Sharon how did your work do at Jongleurs go? Hope was good and involved lots of alcohol! Was made to drink some wierd Laos whisky in the jungle in on our trek by our guide (only Kirsty and I would try it) and after one shot we were told one was unlucky and we had to have two for our future good luck, hmm?! Was also told by our lovely taxi driver, who took us to some pretty waterfalls, that I should stay in Laos and find a Laos boyfriend hmmm No! Have fun with the accounts. Will keep you updated if I meet any 'nice' men!
Louise xxx

Hiya mate, it sounds like you are having an amazing time. I am so jealous reading your stories while stuck in the office doing month end accounts!! Hope you have been eating probably and not just biscuits?! Have you met any interesting men at all?!!!! We are having a work do at Jongleurs this evening which should be fun and interesting - I have already experienced Shirley drunk before and it is certainly an experience!!! Anyway take care of yourself and keep us updated. xx

Hey, lovely to hear from you all. Leaving China in the next couple of days (buses permitting) to Laos where hopefully will be meeting Katy and Kirsty (possibly for some trekking). Is now very sunny here but apparantly its about 35+ degrees in Laos. Already have interesting tan lines so think they may be getting worse. Shirley, hope the rest of your Firday improved and you have the weekend to relax. Holly, lots of luck with the revising, hope all your exams go well.
Louise xxx

Hi ya Lou, wow I'm amazed at how much you have done already, you seem to be certainly making the most of your trip. Its really good to follow what your up to. Have been having one of those mornings myself, first forgot my pass, then just before I made it to work heard a little voice from the back of the car 'can you turn the radio up Mummy' Oops I knew I was forgetting something - but seems I'm not the only one Helen just made me laugh she was looking at your pictures of the gorge and couldn't work out where the Tigers were... Poor Simon, he's could his hands full today. Missing you lots, Shirls.x

p.s. Are you impressed? N blank message this time, ha ha!