Cousin Smithland Sounds amazing- the tribal night especially! Fascinating how they used to communicate through maps... on shin bones! Make sure you remember that dance as I'm sure we'll find it just as entertaining back in Blighty! x

bunting Dear OJKS Good to hear how UR. Good hot weather here. Pse try to contact the number of Kevin Finlay I gave U. We have a contact in Brisbane too but his brother here is on holiday. How long will U be in that area. Seeing dear Katie on Wed. Don't want to hear about the spiders from that area. Have Fun Nan and Granddad.xxx

Bunting Hello Ollie Do not seem to have heard from u for a while. Just thought to say 'how,s music' We are both OK and my laptop is still missing u. Much love Nan and Granddad.

Sue and Gary Waiting in anticipation. Have been keeping up on Hannah's. we look most days. Glad you are enjoying yourselves. Keep them coming. Nan and Gramps

jill bunting Hello dear Ollie Hope you are both having a great time. I'v found my Aussie file on the old family tree and am trying to contact a Ross & Jane Bridie, also Kevin Finlay an ex cricketer. I'v been told all Bridies in yr phone book are related from James who sailed over on the Koh I Nor in 1852. Have fun All our love Nanny and Granddad.

Sue and Gary Your getting to be quite a comic Ollie, we had a few laughs reading this. Love the picture, Keep them coming. love Nan and Gramps xxxx

Constance Leach Well, if it's homework, it's A plus!! Really enjoying both yours and Hannah's, can't wait to hear your reactions when you get to Oz !! More about the scenery, too, please! XXXX Con XXX

Sue and Gary Soounds fantastic Ollie, can quite see why you don't have time to write the blog, it must be like having to do homework, ha ha!!! I am now going to look at Hannah's you are both keeping the interest up. Have a super time and look forward to more. Lots of Love Nan and gramps xxxxx stay safe

Peter Smith Hi Ollie, I am glad you are having such a great time. I have just Skyped your mum and dad and they said they spoke to you recently. They are all doing very well and really interested in how you are doing and sharing your news. Kind regards Uncle Pete.

constance leach Am fascinated by your take on everything you are seeing, so pleased for you. Sharing your experiences is an enormous treat. much love to you both, Con xxx

Sue and Gary You should have taken some of your discs to promote THIYW, could have been big down under. Love all the jargon though. Nan and Gramps xx

Sue and Gary You should be pretty fit with all this exercise, don't wear yourself out. All sounds like great fun though plus seeing other countries and their cultures. Stay safe. Lots of love Nan and Gramps xx

Sue and Gary Sounds like you are having the time of your life. Now is the time to do it. You will have to show us some dance moves when you get back. It is lovely to experience this with you, keep it up. Love nan and gramps

Cousin Joseph Smithland The video of the Mauri dance was awesome! Keep safe! X