Hi Lucy, I've just read the whole of your blog from day one... and I'm worn out!! Sounds like you're having a great time, even if you are having to face some fears! I think you're extremely courageous, and I'm really impressed by your blog reports. Some great photos too. Hope you carry on having a fantastic time down under, and really glad you decided to go to NZ too. I look forward to reading more about your travels.

PS. I added this msg to one of your blog entries, but wasn't sure whether you'd see it there, so posted it here too.

Hi Lucy.

Don`t forget that if you should need to contact us at home, when we would normally be in the land of nod, as I work a night shift, I can read your messages whilst at work and let mum know when I get home.... when YOU will still be in YOUR land of nod.

Love Neil

Hi Lucy! Great to read your blog and see your pics. Keep it up if you can... you're sure to be glad you did later. All seems to be going OK, apart from homesickness pangs. SOOooo pleased you sensibly refused to go to the Irish lads' "party". Glad Danielle was OK, but you can't be too careful. Hope you got my email, sent via this blog website. I didn't give email address (didn't want loadsa spam) so wasn't sure it'd reach you. Hope weather warms up a bit for you, and rain keeps off. Not much snow here (sprinkling y'day) but bitterly cold. Know where I'd rather be! Enjoy... but KEEP SAFE & well nourished. Lotsaluv, X

Wow Lucy, you've packed a lot into your first few days! Have you managed to go to Billy Baxters - mmm... Have fun. xxx

Half way there - missing you already xxx