HI girls-you look like your having such a fab time still. im lovin all the pics-keep them coming. the beaches look so peaceful-im soooo jelous of you both!!!!

cant believe how quickly a month has gone by already. Me and nic are missing you both loads(gem i bumped into your sister laura on my lunch break friday and she is missing you mills)

stay save xxx :)

HI Mel! Glad to see you are having a great time and still alive. You are making me jealous with all the pictures of the animals and the beach(boys too)!! Only a few weeks left of school and can't wait for the summer hols!! See you soon and hav ea great time!!!! Love Maureen
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Hi Mel

See you are having a whale of a time, I hope you enjoy Oz I did! I stayed in Port Douglas just north of Cairns, beware the Mossies!
I hope you manage to see the great barrier reef and do some snorkelling or diving, it's a fantastic experience.
Anyway have fun!!!

Dear Melissa
I hope all is well with you, one month gone by so Quickly! It's great getting news of all your travels + others in the family asking after you. Uncle Ern + Lottie + girls. The bungy jump was BRAVE!!David Wells and Katherine have a baby 24/05/06 Matthew James Uncle Harold is excited. How is Oz much different from South Africa+ more wide spread+ cooler. Brenda and Mum , say they got some pictures. Take care ,Love to you and Gemma from Nan

Hello thought id send you a message but im not quite sure what to say, i can see that your having a great time at the moment, mel dont ride ostrages for a living lol!! everyone keeps asking me at work how you are as you can see by what terri and lisa said! im fine, i think, alls well so far, RTTS was great, jason done a great tim westwood impression which is on camera im sure you will laugh at it when you get back, as mum said dan is our new sunday dinner replacement, i must admit i prefer dan there, only jokin, but have fun and be safe. love phil x

Hi Mel & Gem.
Well what can I say, I wish I had done it myself! You seem to be having a great time, and dead impressed with your journal and pics. It is lovely to see that you are doing all and more than you anticipated, what an adventure! Sat 27th went to Daphs wedding, she looked great and so happy, I am glad that she has finally done it, she to passes on her best to you both. You don't want to hear about work though. When and where do you swim with the dolphins, and will you be surffing on Bondi? Take care both of you and stay safe. All the best Love Lizzie x x x

hey darlin, just miss you two so much just went on gemma's board and posted a message and now i got myself sad (what a loser i know!). can't wait to see you both. i keep seeing cars that are like yours and gem's and keep looking to see if its you! have a lovely rest of your time speak soon beautiful love you lots and lots xxxx

Hi Melissa

Good to hear you're both having a good time on your travels.

Things here are fine, had a good time with mum and dad when they came up at the weekend - we went to the Black Country Living Museum which isn't Aus but is still pretty exotic!

The pictures are here http://www.flickr.com/photos/brettdotsmith/sets/

Have a great time - catch you later

Hi Mel and Gemma so glad you are having such a great time, the boys came back yesterday exhausted from R.T.S apparently they had a good weekend and filmed some hilarious antics.Oh and Gemma, Dan has been to dinner a couple of times on a Sunday a replacement for Mel I think.I even took them breakfast in bed one weekend, Dan was sleeping on the floor I hasten to add!!
Its half term here this week so I am a lady of leisure, Jason is going up Pauls for the rest of the week as he is on a course, John is going to stay up there so he can drop him there each day.Anyway you take care of yourselves and keep having fun,
Love Katie and John xx

Wow how cool is this!

Just a little note to say thanks for all your messages. It makes us happy to hear from everyone! We are having a brilliant time, but missing everyone loads. We will keep the stories and pictures coming to entertain you all! Keep leaving your lovely messages, as it makes us feel that bit closer to home, even if we are millions of miles away.

Lots of love especially to mum, dad, nan and the rest of the smith clan. And love to all our friends and gorgeous boyfriends.

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Hi Melissa,
I am very happy to be a contact for you in Melbourne if you need me. It is a bit long winded, but I am very old friends with your uncle Mat's mum (Janet Webb). She told me of your travels, and if I can be of any help, please let me know. Melbourne is very cold at the moment, so hope you have brought some vests! I know you girls don't feel the cold, but just thought I'd warn you! Hope you continue to have lots of fun.

Hi just found the other pictures of the animals! Well the photograpy course has done you proud, what beatiuful creatures and the senery is stuning. I must say you both look really well and happy. Your tans are coming on! We are going to Bretts tomorrow for a couple of days. Nan sends her love, she is still writting a letter, she's been buzy you know Nan making cakes! Tracy emailed me today, we are comparing notes ha! Take care lot's of love Mum