Dearest Mike and Bek, I am trying to experience the freedom you have travelling the world on your own but my last two attempts to leave home have been frustrated by two 'helpful' passers by who did not share my sense of adventure. So my word of advice to you, fellow travellers, is keep moving, don't look back, and avoid looking lost. Oh and by the way, on no account stop to talk to seemingly harmless looking middle aged women. They are often wolves in sheeps clothing.

Keep the messages coming and thanks for my personalised postcard.

Roxy. :+

Hi Guys - Sounds like San Francisco is fun. Mike stop sulking, it doesn't look good. You should always save what you do on the computer - I have learnt from experience. Jakey is doing well and spent the weekend with us. He is so gorgeous but so full of energy. We can't remember April being so active. As Lauren mentioned, the footy is horrible so I just don't worry about it. I couldn't view the photos, don't know if there is a problem with them or the problem lies with my work connection. I will check via email to see if I can access them. Love

Dear moyk and vic, We have just read your blogs to dad and hazel and they really enjoyed them so keep writing. Mike, dont get too depressed abot losing your blog. We are looking forward to hearing what you have to say as well. Kitchen/lounge is going great and we are putting in the kitchen ceiling tomorrow. Hope that things keep falling into place for you. Cheers for now. Dad

Hawaii! ahhhhhh i'm so jealous

i thought i could contain my jealousy but noooooo haha

glad your having a great time!

loving the blogs!!

xo

Sounds like your having a great time. A true Ward ,keeping us updated on the food you are eating. Look forward to reading what your doing, love the photos.

Garry sends his love, the girls do too.

Hello,

Mike, they lost. 150th for Cox and Glass. I don't want to talk about it.

So, on a brighter note...Woohoo, FullHouse! Thats awesome! I kind of always wished my family had a Danny Tanner who hosted Wake Up San Francisco. I hope the Greyhound ride is ok? You get to see some freaky people there! Hopefully you got on the bus you wanted to and got a seat next to each other, I was lucky enough to smell some strange people on my bus trips! Say hello to my hostel in Hollywood! I left a book in their library, its probably the one you think is a stupid war, historical themed one Bek.

Well, Carla filled you in on Lish's. We had Jo's engagement party just now (while the footy was on!). I ate too many cakes and have a bit of a sugar rush, but it was really nice and they are such a sweet couple.

Anyway, its time for Grey's Anatomy now- its a big one apparently, a tornado comes? Actually, I think the tornado is Desperate Housewives. Hmm, the complexities of my life right now! Keep having fun, watch out for the homeless people on the boulevard!

Love Lauren and Twix

Dearest pigwett and Mikie

Here is an update on Perth, Western Australia (ur home town).....Alisha's b'day yesterday/last night, went to the Raffles. So we were getting ready at half way through Jezza puttijng his Jeans on he says "oh crap Mike isn't going to be there" (i think he has just realized u guys have left!) So yes he was the only guy there but payed out on everyone he came in contact with so he had a good time. Was quite a lot of ppl there.

Today i am waiting for the kitchen guy to come and finish everything off and then at midday heading to the Brisbane for lunch wif Jess and then Bec coming to join us later. Should be a nice day. Heading to Wendy and Brians tomoz (jezza's parents) for a lunch bbq. Ohh also u kow how Jez won that free trip to anywhere in Aus with work, well anyways we booked yesterday and heading to melb for 3 nights on 23rd May so not long! That will be a nice short trip before we see u both!!

Looks like you are both having a great time and a good sign that u are both still together and not killing each other! haha..... Well my pigwett adn mikie i best be off and try and make myself look pretty. (sitting here in my dressing gown (naked)). hahaha.....just for u!

Lots of love and talks soon!

Jezza and Carla xxxxxxxxx

Hi Beki & Mike - The Blog is so interesting, you have a gift for making it easy to read. Glad that you are having such a good time. Mike needs to eat some healthy food and have smaller serves. Keep well and healthy.

Hey guys,

Sounds like you are having an amazing time- makes me want to travel. Love reading your blog Beki its very entertaining, look forward to hearing more. I have posted some photos on facebook of our beautiful little sophie and some of her with her big sister. Emily loves her so much and just wants to kiss her all the time.

Keep having fun.

All our love Amanda Marc, Emily, Sophie and Jess xoxoxo

Dearest Pigletto........and (mikie)

What a boring day here for me at work in Perth, Western Australia. Wot to tell you, I have had 3 coffees and its 10.18am, i have eaten some rice crackers and waiting for lunchtime. Im all alone today! awww. So isn't that interesting. Ohh the kitchen guy is coming on saturday so yay!

Glad you both are having a great time, so jealous of the nanna naps!! I could maybe curl up into a ball here on my hard desk. (hold me)

xx

HI guys,

Loved the photos, Lost photos were awesome, the shelters were wicked! Every photo I was so excited for you both!

Keep in touch! love Elise :) (and Jakey)

Hey guys, just looked at your photos and they are amazing, I'll show Mum as she'll appreciate the Lost ones more than I do. I did notice however that there were quite a few of you two together. Have you mastered the self-timer function, or have you began to trust fellow travellers not to run off with the camera? Remember, Mr Safety, suspect everyone. Have you been tying your bags together and creating booby-traps for unsuspecting thieves in the hostel?