liz It looks like your trip is going to be a little extended! at least until the airports here get back to normal. Hope you don't get too delayed and have a safe trip, take care see you home safe soon.

nic b Hi T & P x Cant wait to see you both x felt quite choked reading your last entry, sounds like travelling is right up your street Tass. Wish I could have been there to show you some of my favourite sights, So happy for you. Safe journey home to you both, dont envy that mega plane journey. Lots of love see you very soon NicChrisKeirMayaTate xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dominique Congrats on selling frank guys! Can't wait to see you love ya both loads the bowden clan! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Paul and Tassy FRANK IS HISTORY!!! we did the deal at midnight last night to an aussie guy called Jeff who's got big plans for him! we lost a bit of dosh overall but its a great relief as we were, only slightly, beginning to lose hope! we had a good day in sydney today being tourists- saw the opera house and all that. two nights to go! see you all soon. take care. Paul and Tassy

paul n tas hi guys were a bit worried now because we still havnt sold the van..... and we are home in a few days!!!! im doing new posters now...but i dont think it'll work- paul's still got hope!!!! o well the worst that can happen is that we wont come home with any money....he he !!!! i'm looking forward to coming home now(i was'nt before- i've fallen in love with oz), cant wait to share my experience with you all, and see every one!!!!!also we are looking forward to seeing the sun- we've cant remember what it looks and feels like, its been that long.....just joking!!!! see you all soon xxxxxxxx

suzanne Hi both I'm really looking forward to seeing you next week, and hope you manage to sell the van. It's so hot here at the moment , hotter than Sydney I expect. Have you met up with Nhoj's brother yet? I've enjoyed all the Photo's, especially those of Keith and Jean etc. Nan is so pleased you made it there. Will see you next weekend, have a safe journey. Love you loads Nan xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dom, Nat, Lloyd& Laurel Hey guys! Still keeping up with you, noticed that there havnt been any recent messages so thought we'd give u a quickie...... Nat: Gotta sort out the night vision on your camera! Van looks very cosy :) Really happy for you both, i'm glad you got to get away and have such a wicked time travelling. Such rich memories for an unforgetable life. And hats off to you for keeping up with "paul and tassys adventure", i would've been too lazy to do what you've done (as in...the website) Can't wait to have a drink with you guys in my fire pit and a barbie when you get back. Lots of love auntie Nat xxxxxxx Laurel: I've been having horse riding lessons in pennard and they are going realy good. I fell off "Da Vinci" (the horse) today though, for the first time and banged my head. I really like your pictures, especially the parrot ones and all the horse ones :) See you soon! love laurel xxx Dom&Lloyd: Cant wait to see you both now, if you ever sell the van to get home! Lloyd says he'll have the van if you cant sell it lol, he's always wanted a van! A lot of the pictures (throughout the whole journey) are at really high standards photographic-wise, well done! Have a safe journey, sunny swansea awaits you! See you soon, loadsa love dom xxxxxx

suzanne hi both just a quickie to see if you have contacted ben and kirsten in sydney yet? I've just got back from a night out with some old friends of mine, went to Wind St. and China China for a meal finishing off with a walk around Sai development, and now I'm ready for my bed!!! It's been so hot here, even in the evenings. Hope you enjoy Sydney, see as much as you can. looking forward to seeing you both in a few weeks. Take care , lots of love Nan xxxxxxxx

Dominique Hey guys! I've been kepping up with you the whole time, can't belive how much you've done and how far you've travelled! I'm really chuffed for you, i meant what i said the last time a posted a message....you are both really big inspirations to me, I'm glad that its helped you realise hwat you wunna do aswell tass. I dont really have a direction, my dad wants me to go to uni straight away next year and my mum wants me to be me...and i dunno, but my only ambition atm is to travel like you bopth have! Thanks so much for doing this, it's really awesome! Gutted to hear you're a bit homesick paul, not suprised tho, the time you had with keith,jean+family looked really nice, and i bet you missed bailey a hell of a lot after that! It was mum's birthday on Monday (24th) we had a massive party at the house on the Sunday, the whole family was here (bar lau+chris....) and it was awesome, we were thinkin of you, Sam+ ur dad posted messages the same day cos everyone was lookin at your travel journal, every1 was well impressed!.... Anyway, keep on rockin! Love you both loads! Dom xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

nic b hi tas and paul xx You both look well as usual. I remember Nimbin - way too far out for me to. I remember finding used syringes in public toilets back in 1993, kind of quaint place but very grungy hippy-fied. Minging!!!!!!!!!!! x Anyway, not much spent time in Byron, loved that place though prob very commercial now, remember loads of lovely restaurants and cafes there. Really special to see Nans brother and family, she will love that. Looks way out in the sticks. Back from Mallorca, beautiful place would go again. Lots of love to you both. nic xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

suzanne Hi Tass and Paul Check your email for Ben and Kirsten's address and phone number in Sydney, (Nhoj's brother). Looking forward to seeing the photos of Josephville!! Am on holiday this week and I'm looking after Ash's dog and cat while they are in France. Archie follows me everywhere, got to be careful he doesn't trip me up!!! He howls and whinges early each morning so no nice lie-ins for me!! But the cat is no problem, out all the time. Enjoyed your journal on Josephville, what a great experience riding with cattle, but rather you than me. speak to you soon. love Nan xxxxxxx

sam alright tas & paul? I heard that your coming home early gutting bet you both had a an amazing time out there wish I was there lol Ive seem the pics of the surf lol niceee did you go in ? lol going on a little round trip next week end still not driving lol still learning right im off il see you when you get back love and kisses and all that see ya byeeeee xxx

andrew hole hiya tass / paul Scanning your photos, looks like your having a great time. Tans nice, places are out of OUR world and your van looks crap!! Missing you both and look forward to your shifts in the sw-eat shop! Planning for the stables are in, see you soon. DAD xxx good luck love Dylan xxx

suzanne Hi Tassy and Paul I've sent you an email regarding Keith and Jean,s visit tomorrow, (today, yesterday, whenever!!!) I don't know when you will see this, but I hope you get to see them. They know you are coming, Nan rang them this morning. Take care both, love you. Nan.xxxxx

si hello paul an tass, dont think just because this is the first time i have left a message i havent been reading the diary and keepig myself up to date with you 2, because i have and its sounds amazing. id like to think me and sami can do something like it 1 day. I like the photos aswell there quality, keep them coming. Anyway i need to go shower so speak 2 u soon. si