Robbie King Hello Si and Lil; remarkably envious of your jaunt. I am now ensconced with the tax office in southend so no glamour there. Missus due to drop child 2 this saturday so any pretence to a social life is rapidly disappearing. You can understand my green tinge I hope. Catch up when you get back Simon Robbie

Helen, Rog & Archie 40-odd kangaroos on our block - so don't worry - you'll see some soon!

Justin, Leaf and Daniel Hi Bruce and Shiela, Great to catch up with you both via the blog. Just a quick update from the Hawkins clan.. Young Daniel is growing fast, can almost roll over onto his tummy and may have said Dada the other day. He has outgrown his Moses Basket and has moved into his cot - he's having his first night on his own in his room tonight - its 8:30pm and no crying yet! This is the slippery slope though, I expect he will be into loud rock music and cigarette smoking any time now, probably before you get back! We've been down to see baby Lisa who is now eating solids. Uncle Gaylord has taken up eating baby rice and apple puree already. Reading your blog makes us remember our 100 days around the world, great fun! Take care and see you soon! love Leaf, Justin and Daniel XXx

Mum Hi - Australia is sounding like a bit of an endurance test but great to read about! Have confirmed and settled up the accomm. in Sydney. Only 3 wks Thurs til we set off. Very excited. Went to London with Dan and Emma to see Kate and Dave on Saturday. K & D home this weekend for Camilla's wedding. Pete in Norway. Luv m xx

dc hunt, fbi was there a jailbreak in luang prabang i saw pictures of convicts in chair surrounded by hair

Gaylords, Winnie & Lisa Hi Love your blogs and photos. The rice terrace reminds me of my childhood in China! Lisa has been babbling lots lately and starting to say ma ma, so cute! Kai is trying hard to get her to say Ba Ba haha! Hola! I can see that ur making good use of the little laptop!. All the foods look lush over there! had any Demae Ramens? LOL. Happy holidays! x x x

Si and Lil Hi - thanks for all your messages we really appreciate receiving them. We had a bit of a backlog of updates as internet access in Cambodia was not great so there are 3 lots of blog and photos. Hope we are not making you too sick. We are continuing to have a great time. Hope you enjoy Darryl and Martha's wedding. Si and Lil

Dan Try Skyping this weekend - Darryl's stag and Belly, Callum etc staying round Busy week - did a 23 hour day on Monday but that was mainly down to booze. Amy and Stu coming round for dinner tonight. Keep it real kids - wheelies and bunny hops are cool but dont recommend you try them you coord!!!!

Mr Baggins Hey you two roving reporters, How's the "Delta to the DMZ " Ok I will not write a load of Good Moring Vietname quotes. Like the fact you mentioned you ate a the same place as Mick Jagger, suppose that's better than them saying this is where Gary Glitter used to 'Han out ...'.The Warriors looked amazing in China, where to next ? DM just announced a new album next year and concert dates, Wiser and me have been annoying people with DM song quotes via email for days in excitement!!!!!! 'Well I juts can't get enough' of your travel updates.Becareful when your 'Behind the wheel ' of you moped.Lil , yu looking at ' A career in Korea ? " hobbit out

Lou Hello there...I'm loving your blog..in fact I've swapped my bedtime reading for your travel instalments! Only problem is it gives me itchy feet! Glad you're having a magical time...you left at the right time...much talk about our impending financial doom here. No sun but beautifully fresh and autumny! Off to Amsterdam with Mark and a few others on Sat - should be fun! Keep snapping..much love, Lou x

Frog Hola Just checked out your latest pics in Hanoi! I recognise that nice toilet - its just like the ones in Water Sky restaurant in Bristol!!! ha ha Frogs

Andy Heywood Morning phileas and fogg Photos look great, just wondering how your managing to actually see anything apart from righting your blog! Have you hired a writer to follow you! However did the ballooon before you get off the ground with that fatty in it! Did you call me yesterday Si? hello you dan and reedo, hows things?

Raymo Lil, looks like an amazing trip, hope you doing the odd run now and again to soak up all those noodles! I personally would rather be here in cold, wet London doing ECM P&L and tackling other exciting spreadsheets......not! Keep the photos flowing, great to see them regards Povi

Rich Hi Guys! Looks like you are having a balll! Great pictures of the soldiers! Surprised that the catering could only offer a cup noodle!! hahaa.... Anyways, will fill you in on our local gossip once I clear all of Frog's purchases from Cabot Circus!! Have fun Rich & Frogs

Reedo Just me and mongo saying hello - dan is still in bed snoring! Your photos are great - all very envious back here. Kate and Dave are back from their honeymoon and had an amazing time. We had a welcome back dinner round your mum and pete's on tuesday with the rowes. Not much else to report, off walking today hopefully. Mongo contines to be my little buddy, no more sofa faux-pas happy to say. Winter is starting to set in here and the heating is on! New yoga course starting tomorrow. Take care both and lots of love - we have a webcam now especially to chat to you at some point. xx p.s the new posh Bear is good, great food. we'll have to go when you get back.