dear Ings & Sandy

happy 2009 to you guys! always exciting and interesting to read about your adventures around the globe!

I have spent Xmas/new year with Zani in South Africa (Cape Town, Pretoria and Parks in Mpumalanga). You can imagine how tough it has been to adapt back to Swiss life/winter weather after one summer month in the bush!! my body took preventive measures and developed a cold already in the airplane on my way back to Zurich...

I often think of the Camino, it was a short but great time with you guys!!

keep well, luv,

Yves

Thanks for e-mail to chris. Chris on the web ... impressed eh? Obviously you are having a good time. I don't actually think there will be an England when you come back, it will all have shut down! USC is still hanging on in there, mall really quiet, each wage packet for Ellis means another month rent at Spencers. Tay applying to Uni, his bank job will probably end up going to Asia somewhere so he is prepared for it to go. Cleo busy with hair as word gets round and she is still in USC for the social mixing. Chris is still okay although loads of car sales places and garages are closing. My job still good, kids I support are fab. I learnt how a catalytic converter worked in science the other day and dropped it in conversation when out for a meal with friends. I took the total silence and blank faces as awe at my fantastic knowledge, there are other interpretations but I am happy to share my GCSE knowledge with them. I'll save some fantastic facts to impress you both when you get home, the list is endless.
Anyway, not telling you any more till you get back, yes I know, the suspense will be too much. Bye for now. xxxxxxxxxx

Meeeerrrrrrry chrrrrrrriiiistmaaaaaas!!!xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Guys. Just wishing you both a very merry christmas and a happy new year- though looking at the sun in your pictures you may have no problems with that. Wish we were both with you celebrating- we did have breakfast on xmas eve in the pub again and raised a glass to you both though. Thinking of you lots and sorry we are not tangoing with you both S&S

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Wishing you a fantastic few days, however you are celebrating. No doubt you will be doing something exciting somewhere exotic. I will think of you whilst spending Christmas in Frampton Cotterell and Boxing day in Cheltenham! Look forward to seeing your Christmas and New Year photos. Hope all is well.

Love Katheryn x

Ellis got e-mail for me, thanks. Got my swimming hat and goggles on and bucket and spade at the ready - Brighton here I come! We had our honeymoon there in a B&B which was so tacky the room lit up at night with the static from the nylon sheets!! Who said romance is dead! Can't believe you are towards the end of your travels - amazing! Hope you have a happy xmas and new year. Bye for now, simseys. xxxxxxxxxxx

Ahoy Sandy and Ingrid,

Merry Christmas and a happy new year........ I hope you guys are well and having the most amazing time. Have a fantastic christmas and an awesome new year...

Karl and Charlene

Love the latest pics - such vibrant colours in a dusty old setting! Not sure I fancy the Tibetan beer though - not without a few G&Ts first anyhow... I'm starting my Xmas hols this Friday so MERRY CHRISTMAS to both of you. Have a fabulous time and I look forward to the celebration pics! ...xx

Hey there!!

I'm reliving all my travelling in India with you guys. We're gonna have a long drink with an even longer chat about it all when you get back. Are you actually coming back!!?? Can you change this blog address to [email protected]

Missing you loads,

Kate and Sythey xxxx

Hey Ingrid

Another great post and just perfect timing for a cold bright Monday morning in Watford!! I could use some of that meditation I think, hopefully you can teach us some relaxation techniques when you get back! Let us know where you're going to be for Xmas this year, I can imagine its going to be somewhere absolutely incredible!

Take good care guys xxxxx

Can't believe you have been gone so long. When you rang it seemed only yesterday we were sitting on either end of the sofa stuffing choccy and drinking wine. Ellis had graduation ceremony this week. He won a prize of £250 with a certificate for his commitment to course and helping others! He is moving out this week, Cleo is waiting for his room. Taylor has just gone to Florida today for a week. I'm sure yu will be really poleased for me as I have just been given an antique singer sewing machine with its own sewing table, also an old lady gave me her Sylko thread box full of wooden cotton reels. Yes, I can see your face now!!!! Cheerio

Hope you are both fit and well? Our computer finally died, it could have gone in the British Museum (along with my phone when it finally siezes up) we have now impressed the kids with an up to date computer. No news really, just wanted you to know we are still here. Where will you be at christmas/new year? xxx