Fanny Annie hi sa this will be the last entry in the blog before it is closed then turned into a book, its lovely to have you home its so strange how life just slips back into routine,back to work,back to the same pubs,back to the same food. Hope this does not make you Thia sick,look on the bright side just think of all the great stories you have accumulated and all your friends are still there for you,all waiting to hear your tales.... again and again, (especially when they open a bottle of wine). All your friends plus extra little additions to the Mantle family all excited and waiting to see you. Also you will soon become an aunty sasah bear again. Well an end to a great adventure with great friends and lots of new friends made on the way. I am sure in your mind you are planning new and even more exciting places to visit, so for now we are the lucky ones to have you home, love you sasah bear x x

Fanny Annie sa it is good to have you back home, thought about making you a bed in the airriad shelter it still would have been as comfortable as some as the accomadation you have been staying in ,especially if i added a bottle of wine and a few bugs.but just think of the extra bord money we can charge for a lovely warm room with clean sheets, We are really proud of the things you have achieved,the exciting places you have seen,and the adventures you have had. I dare say the stories will keep us entertained for years. NO, Sarah does not exaggerate. We are really pleased to have her home safe and sound- and trying out her Thai recipies on us! Love you loads Fanny Annie x

Sue Back home at last .Its been really good catching up on all your adventures.It made you seem quite close its strange because when I read your blogs I could hear your voice in my head.It must have taken you ages to write but its been worth it/Take care of yourself. Love Sue and the gangxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

julia howson Hi well this is a good summing up of your travels which have been great to read so glad you are putting them together in a book ,still think you should explore this avenue of your talent. Travel writing in the Observer is not as good as this or as entertaining. Ju x

amy Well this will be the last time i'll be writing on your blog and its sad that its come to an end but the only thing i can say is that im so glad your back, im still gutted that i wasnt on your adventure with you but i feel like i have been in a way by reading your very entertaining blogs....... Love amy xxx

amy Love your blogs as always and only just managed to find the time to sit down and read your last weeks of your travels, well it does seem strange to be reading about you while you here, in some ways it still seems as if your away but the good thing now is that i can pick up the phone and speak to you anytime and hear you clearly without me shouting CAN YOU HEAR ME then having a nervous break down!!!! (it is literally me ringing you cuz your still acting like backpackers with no credit!!!!!!)

joseph and kay well hello girls,i,ll tell you what-you lot have had some adventure.We are so proud of you all.Now you have been to and seen some exciting places,i bet you appreciate life more---you have slept in huts and in other accomodation that joey would turn his nose up at,,gud on ya.(hee hee).Next time take him with you.Hope you have had fun and it is lovely to have seen you again Sarah after all this time.All the best for the future,bet your feet are itching to go away again.All our love kay and joe xxx

Jackie Mason Just caught up with the last blog and your final stay in Bangkok, it all seems to have gone so quickly now, I bet it seems even quicker to you. It is lovely to have you home and to hear some of your tales. Have enjoyed reading your blog and living your experiences through it. Good Luck for the future and wishing you all the best for whatever you do or where ever you go from here. Lots of love Jackie and Dave xxx

Jackie Mason Just catching up on the blog, what an amazing adventure you girls have had. Can you imagine a year ago, thinking you would do all the things you've done. So nice to see you back again, looking fit and healthy and full of wonderful tales to tell. What will I do with my time now, I will have to become a Facebook addict. Love to you all Jackie and Dave

fanny annie SA is NOT exaggerating,she has the evidence of the rat that scratched and chewed the beach bag. (maggie, Julie donot mention the bad hair cut maybe the rat chewed that as well, Sa only kidding you both look lovely. annie xx

fanny annie THEY ARE HOME ,cannot believe i am reading the latest blog (which is brill pictures ace) with sarah looking over my shoulder. Martha lily hasnt left her alone for a minute,can see my nose will be pushed out,sorry Nannie Val we dont stand a chance. she has emptied her backpack, we have fumigated the clothes ,she is now counting the flee bites ,Martha cannot count past 20, look out NEWCASTLE shes back.

Phil A up duck!! we going for a pint upon your return??xxx

Teague Hi Girlies As always great blog, that hotel is amazing! Well the time has nearly come for you to make the dreaded journey back to Stoke on Trent (the mecca of the universe), ha ha. Im sure part of you cant wait. I am sooooooooooooooo excited for your return & have gave myself a whole weekend off from revison, so cant wait to see you both (even though we will probabaly have to make a reservation) ha! So I wonder what the first thing you will want to eat or drink when you get back, im guessing a proper cuppa & a bacon buttie!! mmmmm Hope you have a safe trip & as you descend through the thick clouds in Manchester, dont worry all you have got to say to yourself is "I will soon be standing in Brassingtons on Friday night" - ha ha See you Friday with lots of hugs & kisses Luv ya!!!!! Teague x x x x

Jayne Hi girls! Brilliant photo's.....i liked the pictures of you both actually doing a bit of hard work (climbing!), i am impressed....very 'Lara Croft'! How amazing was that hotel??!!! Wow! Not sure i'm loving the insects though, eeewwwwwww! My stomach is doing lots of somersaults for your return . Not long to wait now!! Kiss, kiss, kiss love Jayne xxxxxx

joseph and kay hello girlies,hope all of you are ok.Sarah, di you have a nasty snake around your neck?yukkkkkkkk.Have a safe journey home,bet you cant wait to see some real hunks,ha ha.Your uncle joey is ok and still a pain in the a---.Hope to see you soon -TAKE CARE.xx . xx