Adam & Sam Hey - Great blog. Looks like an an amazing trip. Looking forward to hearing about these adventures!

jenny/mum I see dad's replied already - and I've written you an email too - but Thanks So Much again. It all looks absolutely brilliant. Can't quite take it in! Thought those Komodo dragon thingies were only in a book! So glad you are having such an amazing time love jenny/mum

dad/derek Just found the update! Sounds mixture of terrifying and idyllic. You'll be fish freaks when you come back. lots of love Mum&Dad, Derek&jenny

jenny/mum Thanks so much for the new photos. That Eureka building looks a bit high to me! Not sure I fancy the redback either! Absolutely amazing rocks... And wonderful pictures. Hope you have a great time on the islands, and glad you have stopped working! lots and lots of love mum/jenny xxxx & thanks for phoning

derek/dad Great to see you on top of the world! Where r u now? What's the story of the house at the traffic lights? love D/D

jenny/mum Thanks - only just caught up with the latest pictures - amazing again! lots of love mum & dad

Laura Have a brilliant 30th... looks like you will be somewhere fabulous for it. Not jealous at all...

jenny/mum HAPPY BIRTHDAY Simon! lots of love mum & Dad xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

kate HAPPY BELATED NEW YEAR! sorry not to have logged on sooner but i've been away myself! no-where as exotic, but far from home nevertheless! hope you had a wonderful christmas in thailand - the pix, as always, are ace : ) loads and loads of love xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

dad/derek Hope you're remembering all those recipes. Always room round the table here for budding chefs. Can't wait!!!

dad/derek So glad you made it to Thailand. Sunset piccy is very atmospheric. We look forward to hearing more! Dad/Derek

dad/derek Piccies truly amazing, one after another. Like one of the other message senders the personal pictures do have that seasonal Nativity play look! Thanks for phone call a la skipe: an intriguing juxtaposition of timeless and 21st century! Looking forward to next update ... love Dad/Derek

Ben - Claire's Bro Simon - loving your beard work!!

dad/derek Wonderful time you seem to be having; wish we were there! So glad you have Mumbai well behind you. Makes our little adventure into Suedtirol tomorrow seem very tame - but we are quite excited, too!

kate benson whoa - check out the beard!!!! you had a big hairy tash this time last year... great pix and blog stish and simon - or should that be 'joseph and mary' (stumbling around in the dark after a weary journey knocking on hostel doors "is there any room at the inn'?!) tee hee : ) where's my postcard?! loads a love, Kange xxxxxxxxxxx