sue chris georgia jack hi stef, glad you got home safely after a fantastic trip, its gonna be hard to settle down now. we have just got back from egypt had a great week with si claire meg and abs in the sunshine. you got home while we were away, so have just caught up with your journal which is great, and thanks for your card, knew you would love it ! hope you spent loads in new york, if not i hear its good for xmas shopping ??!! hope to see you soon, with lots of love, sue and co. xxxx ps..say hi to mum and dad and sam... hope all is well with you xxx

Steph Hey, I'm glad you are having an amazing time! I love all your photo's. All your journals are soo interesting, sounds like your getting great experience and enjoying yourself. Guess what - I've had my hair cut off to my shoulders! That's about as exciting as my life gets! Have an amazing time in New York, I'm sure with you and Lisa about New York won't know what's hit them! Can't wait to see you when you get back. Miss you. Lots of love, Steph xxx

mum hi stef, cant blieve u r on the last leg of your elective! San fran sounds amazing mayb we will visit one day,so much 2 c and do! Enjoy new york, and the shopping!!!! cant wait 2 c u on wed!!!! lots of love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sally Glad you are having a fun and relaxing time after working so hard! This will be my last entry as you will be back home very soon and we go on holiday at the weekend. So i just wanted to say i have very much enjoyed reading about Dr. Stef and her adventures and i am sure the memories you have will last a lifetime. Have a great last few days and have a drink (or two) to celebrate your amazing elective for us!!! take care and see you soon, Sally xxx P.S. enjoy the shopping in NEW YORK, but beware of the tax!!!!! You think you have got a bargain until you get to the checkout and then they add on tax - that was my mistake!?!?!?!?! P.P.S. Managed to work our way to enjoying a jug of Sangria a few days earlier than expected!!!!!

DaddyO Hi Stef, glad to hear that you arrived safely in San Francisco, i hope that lisa finds her suitcase though. Bet you are a bit tired, although you landed in the evening, which normally helps the jet lag.. I cant believe that you will be back next week, i am really looking forward to seeing you again... its been a long time. Have a good final week in the US, hope the weather is better than Fiji love you grillions dad xxx

nic hey stef cant believe how quickly it has gone! hopefully we will get to catch up when ur back. sounds like to had an amazin time loved lookin at pics and catchin up with everything u have bn doin cant wait to hear all about it when i c u. look forward to cin u when u get home xxxxxx

Vicky Hi Stef, how are you doing? All sounds amazing out there, bet it's been like a whirlwind but a very enjoyable one! Can't wait to hear all about it! Think I may just miss you though if you are still back on the 31st as my half term is the week before that but let me know if it has changed at all in case I will still be at home! Would be great to hear all about it and see some photos. Things ok here, looking forward to half term. See you soon hopefully, enjoy USA! Lots of love V xxx :-)

Sally Hello! Just a quick note before the children start arriving... Only one more get up and then its half term heaven!!!! Hope the sun is shining for you and you are having fun. Emily crawled forward for the first time on sunday!!!!! Her preferred way of getting about is still crawling backwards and then sitting up to see where she can head to next! She is going to be trouble!! We got our suitcases down yesterday for our half term get away to Marbella, and had a few glasses of wine(!?!) to ease ourselves slowly into the holiday spirit.... by friday we will be ready for a jug of Sangria!!!!!!!!! See you soon and enjoy the rest of your travels xxx

Samoid hello! cant believe you are going to be home in just over a week!im so excited! i cant wait to hear all your stories! it sounded like it was hard to leave fiji as you had such an amazing time. i bet you wont miss the kava too much though not quite the same as a glass of pinot! bet you're looking forward to seeing lisa, hope she is ok! you will definately have a lot to tell each other! really cant wait to see you! i have reading week from the 27th so i will be home for a week which is rather good timing! loads of love sam xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Tash Hey Stef! How are you?! Looks like your having an amazing time! Loved the pics from your helicopter ride, it looks really beautiful! I hope your well and having a lovely time, its so nice to see all the things you've been doing and where you've been, looks like your going to have lots of stories when you come back! I see my mums been saying things about gd news, not quite sure what she's referring to! But i think its about the musical this year at my school, got the lead role which is very exciting! :D Anyway, i'd better be off...coursework calls! take care, keep having a lovely time and keep posting!! Lots of love Tash xXxXxXx

Auntie Debbie Hi Stef Sorry its been so long since my last entry - thats what happens when I'm back at school! Been catchng up on all your entries and looking at the photos - what a fantastic time you have been having - can't believe all that you have got to do, no wonder you are so sad to be leaving, knowing you the tears will come thick and fast cos you are such a caring person :) News from here then. We took Ben down to his new house a few weeks ago - typical student accommodation but at least its nice and big - he even got his drums in his room!! He is sharing with 3 friends and all seems to be going well so far. Tash is going down to stay for a couple of days over half term - thats if she can tear herself away from the new boyfriend! School manic as usual. Had a couple of days in London, one with the girls on a trip and one to a conference. Can't believe its nearly half term - girls finish Wednesday and we finish Friday for a week. Uncle Simon is ok, I think he is quite enjoying the work at Brenchley although its all manic for him as well. Still both going to the gym although not as regularly as we would like. I have been going to weight watchers and have managed to lose 12lbs - 2 more and I have reached the stone threshold!! Tash has some exciting news but I think she would like to tell you herself so I had better keep quiet!! Lots of love and look forward to reading the next update! xxx

sue chris georgia jack hi stef we got your card it was lovely to hear from you and you are obviously having a great trip ! just found out about this site so have been catching up on your news you have been to some lovely places and met lifelong friends i think. you still have some good times ahead you will love san francisco make sure you try the clam chowder and if you go to alcatraz dont get locked in! say hello to james , we will talk again ! take care lots of love sue and the bartletts xxxx

Sally Glad you found Nemo! I cannot believe your time in Fiji has come to an end. Your mum told me that you helped deliver a baby - amazing!?!?!?!?! Hope all is well with you and that the sun shines for you next week and the alcohol is consumed in some sort of moderation ie, a little in the morning, a litlle more in the afternoon and a little bit more in the evening!! Have a relaxing time after such a rewarding time Take care, Sally xxx P.s. Emily is now crawling backwards, can sit up from a lying down position, and can stand unsupported for about 6 seconds!!!! What a proud mummy i am!!!!!!

mum Hi stef have just read your last journal entry from Levuka and as i could bearly hold bk the tears, think u will find it very hard not to shed a few as u leave this amazing place! Hope you and james enjoyed your leaving tea and r looking 4ward to a few days rest, hope the sun shines 4 u (mayb it is just waiting until u finish working) !!!!!! It will b great 4 u 2 see lise again and 4 u all t 2 share your stories, can imagine lots of drinking, tears and laughter!!!! Am sooo proud of all u have achieved, enjoy your holiday, you deserve it! Luv 2 u all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Auntie Jan Hi Stef It sounds so sad that your time in Fiji is drawing to a close.The people sounded so friendly and made your stay such an amazing one.The Hospital was a great experience - very different from Sydney.Enjoy your chill out time - you deserve it .Have a drink for me ! Lots of Love xxxxxxx